Pudgy (V) Posted August 19, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2016 I purchased this a few years ago from a collector. It is an actual piece of the Enterprise's flight deck. I do have other paper work to go along with it, I just have to locate it. How could the government scrap the most decorated ship in US history? Has anyone ever seen something like this? Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybean Posted August 19, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2016 That is quite a ornate planks owners monument, pretty cool. Looks larger then you typically see, I personally have not seen one this large and containing that much information. Great piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted August 19, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2016 I've got one, measures 4"x 2 3/8"x 2 3/8". Scrapping CV-6 was idiotic, don't get me started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted August 19, 2016 Wow, that is pretty cool!! It's a honor to own it. I wonder if there are a lot of these around. Mine has part of the runway coating still on it. I know, I don't understand their reasoning for scrapping it. It makes zero sense. I believe for a short time, it was the only aircraft carrier we had that functioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted August 19, 2016 Does anyone have any other relics from the Enterprise? It would be great to see some of it, including photos. It certain deserves a post here if it hasn't been done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted August 19, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2016 The National Naval Aviation Museum has an old ready room chair from the Enterprise. I wish I owned it!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie96 Posted June 11, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 11, 2017 If you were to come across a planking piece like these how would you authenticate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 12, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 12, 2017 I have one just like the one first shown. It looks like the real deal to me. Spruce, not teak, as it flexed a bit for landings. Came from a VB or VS-6 gunner named White. Having a senior moment with the last name. Happy Monday, Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted June 12, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 12, 2017 i have cv 6 ship printed newsletters from shakedown cruise if u search forum believe i posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 12, 2017 Share #10 Posted June 12, 2017 Here is one of my favorite Enterprise souvenirs. The man who kept it was an original plank owner that served on her until the end of 1942. ( The newspaper article should say 1942 , not 1945 ). he kept the shrapnel as a souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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