US aircraft carrier crew on Mallorca

Holiday from the sea by the sea

Last weekend, the Aircraft carrier USS "Harry S. Truman" (CVN 75) anchored in the bay of Palma de Mallorca near Portixol. Last week, a heavy storm caused a "F/A-18 Super Hornet" blown off the ship. A navy soldier was slightly injured. The incident, which is currently under investigation, caused a worldwide sensation - how could this happen? Marineforum.online reported Climate change hits aircraft carrier: USS Harry S. Truman loses a Super Hornet in the Mediterranean.

The soldiers spend their holidays on the island. This brings a lot of money into the island's coffers. Many tourists were surprised to suddenly find themselves surrounded by soldiers. As the Mallorca newspaper reported, 6,000 soldiers were currently storming the island Majorca. This was a holiday for the crew members who populated the sights, beaches and bars. Even if they don't wear a uniform, they are easily recognisable by their badges or the USA logos on their clothing.

Until Tuesday, many of the island's hotels were occupied by servicemen and women, and family members were even able to spend the weekend with their loved ones, as United Airlines offers a direct flight from New York.

In the harbour of Palma Aircraft carriers again and again This time, the size competition was a cruise ship, the "Wonder of the Seas". The cruise ship won the length comparison with a length of 362 metres. As if it mattered.....