Uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book 1980

Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Coral sea, cva43, 1953, 1954, 1956b, 1957, 196061, 1961a, 196162, 1963. All time cruise list aircraft this is a complete listing of every cruise made by the uss. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Just wonder, been fighting leukemia for five years now. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss coral sea cruise book during the korean war era. She participated in the southeast asian conflict from the early 1960s into the early 1970s. If you served with the a 4 skyhawk squadron 155 or if you served on board the uss coral sea cva43 or on board the uss ranger cva61 from 1966 1970 were looking for you please contact michael. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news shipbuilding of newport news, virginia on 14 june 1943. System ciws in the navy was in 1980 aboard the uss coral sea cv43. Uss coral sea cv 43, the last midway class carrier to be completed, served from 1947 to 1989. 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.

The ship was reclassified cva43 on 1 october 1952 while still at sea, and. 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 career that lasted more than four decades. Uss coral sea cva43 19731974 cruise book westpac va22 va94 vietnam ops. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss coral sea page. Midway, uss coral sea cva 43, uss hancock cva 19, uss enterprise cvan 65 and uss okinawa lph 3 responded 19 april 1975 to the waters off south vietnam when north vietnam overran twothirds.

Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the. Embassy in tehran on november 4, 1979 and held 63 u. She was reclassified as a large aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol c. This uss coral sea cva 43 vintage site covers the period i was a crew member aboard from may 1967 through october 1969. With a largely expanded flight deck and other upgrades, coral sea crossed the pacific to join the seventh fleet. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft carrier and navy aircraft. Find people you served with from uss coral sea cva 43. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv 43, the contract to build the. This cruise was highlighted by a visit to spain, and participation in nato exercise black wave with deputy secretary of defense r. I was attached to vf151, caw15 on board the uss coral sea cva43 on the 196869 westpac cruise to viet nam, on that cruise the ship pulled into da nang to off load helos, ineed to find the date this took place, anyones help would be greatly aappreciated. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. It includes information about the different divisions and air wing photos.

Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. 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. The uss coral sea was decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on april 30, 1990, after more than 42 years of service. Just wonder, been fighting leukemia for five years now has anyone on 69 70 cruise put in a claim for agent orange. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. 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. Squadron 155, uss coral sea cva43 uss ranger cva61.

Militant followers of the ayatollah khomeini, who had come to power following the overthrow of the shah, seized the u. Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy for sale online. The most emails i get by far are for people looking for shipmates, relatives, friends,etc. Uss coral sea relieved uss midway in the northern part of the arabian sea on february 5, 1980 in connection with the continuing hostage crisis in iran.

Dont forget to renew your association membership here. During the late 70s into the 1980s, the ship began deploying further. To order this or any other model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. Here you can still get some of those items you may have lost or never took the time to buy aboard the uss coral sea cva 43. Cruise books here is a mosaic of every uss coral sea cruise book cover. 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. Following initial operations in the western atlantic area, she made a midshipmen training cruise in. Newest issue of the coral sea breeze march 2020 is available here. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy for sale online. This uss coral sea cva43 vintage site covers the period i was a crew member aboard from may 1967 through october 1969. The second coral sea was cv 43s sister ship franklin d. Uss coral sea cva43 1969 1970 westpac deployment log. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale.

The products offered here are not endorsed or sponsored by any governmental organization and all logos and designs are not ed and remain within the public domain. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam deployment sierratahoe. In spring 1975, the coral sea was reclassified cv43 to reflect the expansion of her air group. Uss coral sea cva43 19681969 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay. Uss coral sea, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Jan 17, 2012 this is a musical slide show presentation of the cruise book that was published for the western pacific west pac tour of the uss coral sea cv43 from november 1979 june 1980. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. 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. Med cruise book, september 9, 1950february 1, 1951, with carrier air group. Kennedy hickman is a historian, museum director, and curator who specializes in military and naval history.

He has appeared on the history channel as a featured expert. Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy. Mar1965 record 59 continuous days on vietnam line station. 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. During the coral seas 14th deployment in the western pacific, the 300,000 arrested landing was made. Navy a brief history of aircraft carriers uss midway. Uss hornet cvs10, uss hancock cva19, uss coral sea cva43, uss ranger cva61. This is the 1977 westpac cruise book for the uss coral sea cv 43 aircraft carrier. Motion models uss coral sea cva43 please click on picture to view pictures full size. 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. Uss coral seas westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very. Has anyone on 69 70 cruise put in a claim for agent orange. Uss constellation cva 64 1963 uss coral sea cvb 43 1951. Uss coral sea cv43 19791980 westpac cruise book ebay.

Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198788. This is a musical slide show presentation of the cruise book that was published for the western pacific west pac tour of the uss coral sea cv43 from november 1979 june 1980. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career. Here are some links for you to post querys for the person you wish to find. Buno 124586 was later used for firefighting practice and destroyed in the 1980s. The most modern carrier in the fleet when completed, she was soon made obsolete by jet aircraft and was reconstructed in 195760 to enable her to operate the largest aircraft then in service. Patch at left courtesy of guy dunbar uss coral sea cva43 association.

Us navy a brief history of aircraft carriers uss coral sea cvb 43. Uss coral sea cva 43 19731974 cruise book westpac va22 va94 vietnam ops. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. No, it is not affiliated with the uss coral sea cva 43 association. Uss coral sea cv43 med deployment cruise book year log 198586 u s navy. No, it is not affiliated with the uss coral sea cva43 association. An f4 phantom ii vaults from the waist catapult on uss coral sea cva 43 to. An f4 phantom ii vaults from the waist catapult on uss coral sea cva43 to. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198788 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. In 1940, with the design of the essex class carriers nearly finished, the us navy commenced an examination of.

Coral sea sailed from norfolk 7 june 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to the. The ship was sold for scrap on may 7, 1993, making. During the late 70s into the 1980s, the ship began deploying further west to the persian gulf. Coral sea relieved midway in the northern part of the arabian sea on 5 february 1980. Is this site part of the uss coral sea cva 43 association. Uss coral sea cvb43, later cva43 and cv43, 19471993.