AT SEA: UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT CARRIER INDEPENDENCE TAKES OVER FROM THE CARRIER ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON STATION IN THE GULF

Record ID: 337872

  • Title: AT SEA: UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT CARRIER INDEPENDENCE TAKES OVER FROM THE CARRIER ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON STATION IN THE GULF
  • Date: 8th September 1995
  • Summary: AT SEA, THE GULF, OFF KUWAIT 1. GV/GV PAN UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT CARRIER 'ABRAHAM LINCOLN' (2 SHOTS) 0.34 2. GV CONTROL TOWER AND PLANES ON DECK OF 'INDEPENDENCE' 0.42 3. GVS TRANSPORT HELICOPTER TAKING OFF FROM 'INDEPENDENCE' (3 SHOTS) 1.01 4. MV/WV 'ABRAHAM LINCOLN' SEEN FROM DECK OF 'INDEPENDENCE' (2 SHOTS) 1.
  • Embargoed: 23rd September 1995 13:00
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  • Location: AT SEA, THE GULF, OFF KUWAIT
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  • Country: Kuwait
  • Reuters ID: LVA7GMUSKP55H6Z6OLKM5NALX7RY
  • Story Text: The United States aircraft carrier Independence on Friday (September 8) took over from the carrier Abraham Lincoln on station in the Gulf as part of increased United States military readiness as a result of tension over Iraq.

    U.S. military activity in the region has increased since the August 8 defection to Jordan of two senior Iraqis, one of whom called for the overthrow of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

    The United States said in August it was taking precautionary steps to enhance readiness in the Gulf, including moving military equipment closer and preparing for a quick deployment of troops if needed.


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