The uss america, a superclass carrier, was built in 1965 at newport news, virginia, by the newport news shipbuilding and dry dock corp. Uss intrepid cruise book, 1962 sailor art look around the room for paintings of an early american flag, a shield and. Org cruise book web store uses paypal shopping carts for secure internet. I am the coauthor of a book for the national vietnam war museum. Maritime organization and the 1974 international convention.
Uss america cvacv66 was one of three kitty hawkclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1960s. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cruise book during 1974 1975. Americas first supersonic jet bomber made its maiden flight during. On 15 january 1971 a new chapter in the history of vaq2 began as the squadron transitioned to the new ea6b prowler aircraft at nas whidbey island. Uss america cvacv66 company hopewell junction, new. Va 165 did cruise on uss oriskany 1963 and at end of cruise tad to va 152 det. Uss america amphibious group prepares to deploy on friday. The uss america facebook page is run by the uss america carrier veterans association. I have been with nara for a year as a student and since i started, i have been working on the team that has been processing and consolidating the navy deck logs in rg 24, records of the bureau of naval personnel, or as we call it, the deck log project. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990. Americas legacy will serve as a footprint in the design of future carriers ships that will protect the sons, daughters, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of america veterans. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss stormes dd 780 cruise book during this time period. Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.
Todays post is written by carrie jones, student employee at the national archives in college park, md. Entering the yard on 27 november 1974, america remained there until 27 september 1975. It will open in a new window and is image extensive. In late july, the second group of 41 middies arrived for their six week cruise. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Mar 17, 2005 the retired aircraft carrier uss america is on the bottom of the atlantic ocean, sunk by the navy in a series of explosive tests that upset some veterans. Uss america was the third kitty hawk class aircraft carrier and the third ship in the navy to bear the name.
Despite the caption on the above image, the real story is apparently to the right. In the true tradition of the wwii era, we take the designs that were painted on the nose of the airplanes and paint them onto your flight jacket. The ltv a7 corsair ii is a carriercapable subsonic light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by american conglomerate lingtemcovought ltv the a7 was developed during the early 1960s as replacement for the douglas a4 skyhawk. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the atlantic and mediterranean, but did make three pacific deployments serving in the vietnam war. Ad44 was the fifth ship to bear the name, uss shenandoah as named for the shenandoah valley. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Back to uss america cva 66 mediterranean cruise book 1974 page. America cva 66 naval cruise book, class of 1966, page of 366 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. The retired aircraft carrier uss america is on the bottom of the atlantic ocean, sunk by the navy in a series of explosive tests that upset some veterans. Vince salamoni, and bob tapley for making the uss somers cruise books available for all to view. Lph11 uss new orleans lph11 home page history pictures roster. Uss america cv 66 mediterranean cruise book 198283. Ive got to go look at my cruise book from 1984 now.
Anyhow, im sure some of the crewmembers that hit this site, will see my name and think no way doman stayed in the navy, muchless made chief great to run across the site and i plan to visit often. A7e from va72 flying over the saudi desert during operation desert shield navy a7e squadrons va15 and va87, from uss independence, provided close air support during the invasion of grenada, codenamed operation urgent fury, in october 1983. She also served in the persian gulf wars operations desert shield and desert storm. She was commissioned in 1983 only three years after the decommissioning of the previous uss shenandoah ad 26, also a destroyer tender. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. The ship made her first two cruises to the mediterranean. Uss shenandoah ad 44 was the fourth and final ship of theyellowstoneclass destroyer tenders.
Uss america cva66 cruise book westpac vietnam cruise 19721973 tonkin trek the uss america with carrier air wing eight embarked includes identified division photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition, with some cover wear. Looking for any one from the squadron during 1974 to 1978. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 66, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 66 on june 30, 1975. M division, uss halsey powell, from 19591960 cruise book boiler technician bt this was a fancy name for what was called a water tender in the old coal fired navy. Here you can download the uss america cv 66 mediterranean cruise book 198283 as a high resolution. The navy will provide a video and bronze plaque to members of the uss america carrier veterans association and the america museum foundation at a yet to be determined time in the future. The aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia, and was commissioned on jan. This page contains scans from the launching of the uss america, 1964. Special thanks to a former ax, bill schultz, aboard the uss essex cvcvacvs9lhd2 6668, for pointing out the discrepancy. With more than 5,000 enlisted men and officers, the uss america was a huge carrier, and she served very admirably until 1996 in various capacities in places including. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss hornet cv 12 cruise book during world war ii. From january 1969 to december 1970, vaq2 completed workups with uss enterprise cvan 65 and eventually made a combat cruise with uss america cva 66, homeported in norfolk, virginia.
Uss oriskany cva34 19731974 westpac cruise book ebay. By captain george stewart, usn ret as reported on ltjg george stewart from the 1958 uss halsey powell cruise book. Enterprise boldness, energy, and invention in practical affairs. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Med cruise provided by richard binder 19751976 cruise book 12th. This is the second in a series of articles by captain stewart detailing the technical specifications, manning, and operations of the u. With more than 5,000 enlisted men and officers, the uss america was a huge carrier, and she served very admirably until 1996 in.
A7e of va72 on uss america off libya in april 1986. Uss america cva66 1974 mediterranean cruise book ensign james w donalsdon, none on. America cv 66 naval cruise book, class of 1978, page 265. Mar 28, 2011 however, the uss vestal and its deck log survived. This page contains scans from the commissioning of the uss america, 1965. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. You are not required to have a paypal account to make credit card purchases. America cv 66 naval cruise book, class of 1978, page. Uss america cva 66 mediterranean cruise book 1974 did you serve aboard uss america cv 66. The ship punctuated upkeep, training, and local operations with a visit to pensacola. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss america page. Med cruise provided by dave sparrowhawk foley 1977 cruise book th.
The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Uss intrepid cruise books, 1967 and 19721973 anchoring intrepid april 28, 1971. Uss yosemite ad19 1974 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960 abraham lincoln cvn72 1993 acadia ad42 1985, 1991 adair apa91 1946 adirondack agc15 1952 admiral w. She departed puget sound on 6 may and after several days of operations in the vicinity of pearl harbor, hawaii, shoved off for eniwetok atoll with convoy pd4t. Please recognize that this is a 31 year old tale and some of the delatils may have faded. We will conduct a variety of comprehensive tests above and below the waterline collecting data for use by naval architects and engineers in creating the nations. This books chapters are mostly revised versions of papers originally pre. Uss america cva66 1968 westpacvietnam war cruise book ebay. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books.
Chinas new navy relies more on unmanned cruise and ballistic mis. Uss america cv66 f14 flyby uss hancock cva19 cr division. Newport paper 39 us naval war college digital commons. Uss america cvacv66 was one of three kitty hawkclass supercarriers built for the united. Decommissioned on august 9, 1996, the uss america spend the following years at the naval inactive.
The bt rating was responsible for operation and maintenance of the ships boilers and all associated equipment in the two fire rooms. A fire in the pump room of uss america kills two sailors and causes minor damage while the ship is in the atlantic en route to the mediterranean for a sixmonth deployment. Org cruise book web store uses paypal shopping carts for secure internet transactions. Navys fletcher class destroyers my previous article read part 1 here gave an overview of the u. The pilot was capt dale snort snodgrass, at the time executive officer of vf33 with more than 4,800 hours in the f14, currently director of congressional liasion, us house of. America cv 66 naval cruise book, class of 1978, page 265 of 288 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks.
Shields shakedown cruise, interrupted by a 9 day escort assignment with lowa bb61, lasted from 7 march to 18 april 1945. Photo by chris stone sailors, marines and ships of the uss america amphibious ready group will leave friday for deployment in the pacific, middle east and horn of. Focsle intrepid crosses the atlantic ocean in the 1950s. Lph9 uss guam lph9 home page commissioning decommissioning guam bell history in memoriam links pictures. Lph10 uss tripoli lph10 home page roster photo gallery.
In the spring of 1956, the second navy guided missile cruiser, the uss. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site 1965 westpac cruise john l. Westpac 1966 1970, uss kitty hawk 66 67, uss america 68, uss. Uss storms dd 780 1954 world cruise book great naval images llc on. The uss vestal was stationed alongside the uss arizona, and its deck log contains detailed descriptions of the events on the uss arizona, including the bombings and injuries of the naval personnel serving aboard the ship. January 3, 1974 to august 3, 1974 mediterranean cruise this is jan 74 to aug 74 medd cruise at 7. America cva 66 naval cruise book, class of 1966, page. Uss america cv66 f14 flyby despite the caption on the above image, the real story is apparently to the right. Check out our uss america cv 66 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates.
We thank and honor all the veterans of the uss america who lived and fought for freedom and democracy aboard this majestic vessel. The 1956 aircraft year book aerospace industry association. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Do you believe america is favored, blessed, or lost. Ezcludes aircraft engines produced for other than aircraft use. The 84,000ton, 1,048foot warship that served the navy for 32 years rests about 60 miles off the coast and more than 6,000 feet down, according to pat dolan, a spokeswoman for naval sea. Uss america is the third naval ship to be named such.
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