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AROUND THE DECK USS GEORGE W
▲ ELEVATOR
Four hydraulic lifts, one to port and ASHINGT
three to starboard, move aircraft
between the hangar and the flight
deck. They also take containers
of stores or spare parts to and ▲ ISLAND SUPERSTRUCTURE
from the hangars. Much of the electronics, including radar and satellite ON
communications equipment, is based on the island,
▲ AIRCRAFT WEAPONRY ▶ HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE which has the ship’s number painted on its sides.
Most of the George Washington’s An aircraft carrier’s helicopters
formidable firepower is reserved perform many roles, including ▼ FLOATING AIRSTRIP
for its aircraft. The range of airborne anti-submarine work, rescue Carriers such as the George Washington provide the
weapons include bombs, rockets, missions, and the transportation strategic benefit of a mobile strike platform that
guided missiles, and torpedoes. of personnel. can operate from anywhere in international waters.
