A follow-up to our previous post – Free Aircraft Carrier – ex USS John F Kennedy.
Maine group in running for decommissioned JFK
A nonprofit group in Maine says it’s still in the running to bring the decommissioned carrier John F. Kennedy to Portland Harbor as a floating museum.
The USS John F. Kennedy Museum said Wednesday that the Navy has invited it to enter into the next phase to land the 1,052-foot aircraft carrier. According to the group, the Navy said only two organizations made it to the next stage, but didn’t reveal the other group.
The Kennedy was removed from service in 2007. The Navy is making it available for use as a museum or memorial.
The Maine group says the ship would be a tourist draw and preserve a piece of history. Critics say Portland is ill-equipped to take on such a massive project.
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