On 1 august 1955, the division consisted of uss intrepid cva 11 and uss coral sea cva 43 flagship, both homeported at norfolk. An f4 phantom ii vaults from the waist catapult on uss coral sea cva 43 to. Uss coral sea cva43 1969 1970 westpac deployment log. The second coral sea was cv 43s sister ship franklin d. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 196970 navy. This is a list of every known location of the uss coral sea from construction to scrapping. Uss coral sea cvcvb cva 43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Uss coral sea cvcvb cva 43, a midway class aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv 43, the contract to build the. Jun, 1970, shellback initiation 8 jun 1970 pacific ocean.
On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. My assesment is that somehow they included cve57 former uss coral sea awards. Uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book westpac vietnam cruise 1968 1969 aircraft are launched for reconnaissance and bombing missions in vietnam with carrier air wing 15 embarked includes identified division photos 9 x 12 hardbound in good condition thank you for looking. Left the coral sea in 1970 after making three west pac cruises.
Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv 43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news shipbuilding of. Coral sea sailed from norfolk 7 june 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to the. Have looked extensively for a copy of the cruise book for 1977 westpak. Lets build a comprehensive roster of all uss coral sea sailors. With a largely expanded flight deck and other upgrades, coral sea crossed the pacific to join the seventh fleet. Meritorious unit commendation for the support provided by the coral sea in the ss mayaguez rescue. I need a picture of someone who was in the 1975 cruisebook. A ruptured main feed pump, however, prompted an early return to subic bay on 25 july for repairs, the ship arriving in the philippines during a time of natural devastation, floods and landslides. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc.
This at sea period would last a recordsetting 110 days. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft, navy aircraft carrier. The armed forces expeditionary medal for the action of the coral sea in the evacuation of south vietnam. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1973, page. She participated in the southeast asian conflict from the early 1960s into the early 1970s. Uss coral sea cv 43 coral sea cvb 43 was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. Dec 30, 2014 if you served with the a 4 skyhawk squadron 155 or if you served on board the uss coral sea cva 43 or on board the uss ranger cva 61 from 1966 1970 were looking for you please contact michael. Book tells the story of when two tomcats were diverted to the uss midway the. See more ideas about navy ships, navy aircraft carrier and united states navy. Saratoga was, at the time, in port in naples, italy. Uss franklin d roosevelt cva42 1970 med cruise youtube. Offered is a vietnam war era book, the 1969 1970 westpackage uss coral sea cva 43, western pacific cruise, attack aircfraft carrier 43, hardbound, 288 pages of everything you could ever possibly want or need to know about the ship, its duties, the men aboard her and w they went in 196970.
Uss coral seas westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very comprehensive ships history. Uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book westpac vietnam cruise 1968 1969 aircraft are launched for reconnaissance and bombing missions in vietnam with carrier air wing 15 embarked includes identified division photos 9 x 12 hardbound in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold 3911726996. If you ever served aboard the uss coral sea as ships company or in a squadron deployed aboard the uss coral sea, then please enter your name in the database. Uss coral sea, a 45,000ton midway class large aircraft carrier built at newport news, virginia, was commissioned on 1 october 1947 to begin a. Holloway iii reported aboard saratoga as commander, carrier division 6. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1973, page 34 of 312 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. There are no history records for the period apr 1965dec 1965. Please contribute dates of port calls, overhauls, dry docks, rav, ore, etc. Cv 43 did not qualify for the first two or was ever awarded the 3rd as best i can determine. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. Is that a navigation award next to the ribbons poster of the ship 1982 197980 cruise book 196970 cruise book 196768 cruise book 1961 engineering e on stack. Vietnam navy uss saint paul ca73 cruise book 7th fleet westpac log orig 1968. Just wonder, been fighting leukemia for five years now has anyone on 69 70 cruise put in a claim for agent orange. This cruise was highlighted by a visit to spain, and participation in nato exercise black wave.
Navy douglas a1h skyraider buno 5275 of attack squadron 25 va25 fist of the fleet is launched from the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cva 43 for a mission over vietnam. The vietnam war era covered by the analysis is january 1962 through may 1975. Kennedy hickman is a historian, museum director, and curator who specializes in military and naval history. The uss coral sea was decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on april 30, 1990, after more than 42 years of service. Has anyone on 69 70 cruise put in a claim for agent orange. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam deployment sierratahoe. The aircraft carrier uss coral sea cva43 leaving pearl harbor hawaii, usa in april 1963. Coral sea command history for 1 oct 1964 31 mar 1965. Uss coral sea cva 43 the deck logs project was undertaken by members of the original blue water navy vietnam veterans association to document when certain ships were within vietnam territorial seas defined as 12 miles from baseline. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft carrier and navy aircraft. Newest issue of the coral sea breeze march 2020 is available here. This listing is for the following original cruise book.
Uss coral seaaircraft carrier that my dad was on vietnam cruise, american aircraft. Uss coral sea cva 43 for sale tractor parts and replacement. The ship was sold for scrap on may 7, 1993, making. Uss coral sea cva 43 westpac cruise book 196869 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book the coral scene westpac vietnam war cruise 1971 1972 with carrier air wing 15 embarked includes identified division and air wing photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold. I was on board the uss coral sea, cva43 when she went on the westpac. Before 8 may 1945, the aircraft carrier cvb42 had been known as uss coral sea. Here you can download the uss coral sea cva 43 westpac cruise book 196970 as a high resolution. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Each of our made in the usa military caps are a full wrap no mesh back poly nylon with adjustable snap back. Welcome to the uss coral sea cv43 guestbook forum navy. Uss coral sea cva43 westpackage 196970 pacific cruise. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career.
I usually look at on this day in coral sea history, to see if a date when i was aboard is recognized. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Constellation had reached the eastern indian ocean when an unsuccessful raid to free american hostages took place on 24 april 1980, and she relieved coral sea cv 43 on gonzo station on 1 may. Joining the 7th fleet later in june, america relieved the attack carrier coral sea cva 43 on station, and commenced combat operations on 12 july. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the. Uss coral sea cva43 19681969 westpac vietnam cruise book. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv 43. Uss coral sea cvcvb cva 43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Unfollow uss cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Navy occupation service medal for actions of the coral sea in the mediterranean. Uss coral sea cva 43 1968 1969 westpac cruise book deployment log cruisebook. Later, on 15 july 1971, a fire damaged cables leading to and from the main communications spaces, and which also extensively damaged the pipe shop.
Us navy a brief history of aircraft carriers uss coral sea cvb 43. Commissioned as cvb 43, the coral sea was redesignated as attack aircraft carrier cva 43 on october 1, 1952, and multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 43 on june 30, 1975. Coast guard patrol boats escort the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cva 43 as the vessel enters san francisco bay following its return from an overhaul at the puget sound navy yard in bremerton, washington usa. This midway class large aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia. So for today, christmas, i will add that the coral sea was deployed in the tonkin gulf in 1967, 1968, 1969. In 1940, with the design of the essex class carriers nearly finished, the us navy commenced an examination of. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Westpackage 19691970 coral sea attack aircraft carrier. Dont forget to renew your association membership here. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. Uss coral sea cva 43 1965 vietnam deployment having just been commissioned an ensign ldo, shipmate bud harris had hardly arrived at the officer candidate school in newport ri when he received telephone orders to report to the commanding officer, uss coral sea in san francisco immediately. Uss coral sea cva43 the deck logs project was undertaken by members of the original blue water navy vietnam veterans association to document when certain ships were within vietnam territorial seas defined as 12 miles from baseline. This uss coral sea cva 43 vintage site covers the period i was a crew member aboard from may 1967 through october 1969. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog.
Uss coral sea cva 43 1967 1968 cruise book carrier west 6768. Va25 was assigned to carrier air wing 2 cvw2 aboard the coral sea for a deployment to vietnam from 29 july 1966 to 23 february 1967. Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. The ship was reclassified cva43 on 1 october 1952 while still at sea, and she. In spring 1975, the coral sea was reclassified cv43 to reflect the expansion of her air group. Just wonder, been fighting leukemia for five years now. Vf51 19701974, aviation skivvie stacker, would like to hear from old shipmates. Uss coral sea reunion information comment by andrew s earnest on march 2, 20 at 1. Westpackage 1969 1970 coral sea attack aircraft carrier.
Uss coral sea cva43 19711972 westpacvietnam cruise book. Roosevelt, the late president, and the name coral sea was changed to cvb 43. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss coral sea cv43 products in our ships store. Patch at left courtesy of guy dunbar uss coral sea cva43 association. He has appeared on the history channel as a featured expert. Squadron 155, uss coral sea cva43 uss ranger cva61. Uss coral sea cva 43 19731974 cruise book westpac va22 va94 vietnam ops.
This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. Here you can download the uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy. Find great deals on ebay for uss coral sea and uss coral sea cva 43. Nov 6, 2015 wayne, stationed on board the coral sea. If you served with the a 4 skyhawk squadron 155 or if you served on board the uss coral sea cva 43 or on board the uss ranger cva 61 from 1966 1970 were looking for you please contact michael. What is unknown to this day is, what coral sea s name was prior to her renaming in 1945. Militarybest is proud to offer this uss coral sea cv 43 ships ball cap. Med cruise book, september 9, 1950february 1, 1951, with carrier air group 17.