Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. On that cruise, vf32 was awarded the admiral joseph clifton. Jul 23, 2008 video from vf 2 last f14 tomcat cruise dvd. Cruise book of the officers and men who sailed and fought from the uss enterprise during the 196667 deployment to vietnam. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy.
America departed norfolk naval shipyard on 16 october 1975 for local operations off the virginia capes and, after a few weeks alongside her familiar berth, pier 12, nob, norfolk, departed hampton. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Bring checkmates together for look back from vf211 to vfa211. Flying the fj3 fury out of nas moffett field, california, the squadron completed just one cruise aboard the uss bon homme richard cva31 before transitioning to f8u crusaders in 1957. In february 1979 vf33 had flown three years without accident. Looking back at vf103 jolly rogers last tomcat cruise, homecoming cvw17 by peter boschert december 11, 2014 on december th, 2004 at 14. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975. 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 independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 197576. In 1987 vf33 made a short cruise on board the navys newest carrier, the uss theodore roosevelt. On that cruise, vf32 was awarded the admiral joseph clifton award as the navys top fighter squadron. Threats of exposure continue from these ships for shipyard workers today, as these world war ii ships continue to be retired or repaired for historical purposes. After being told that there was no vf 53 prior to 1966 findly found this web site, was in the squadron 19551956.
Sep 25, 2007 first part of the final cruise video of the vf 2 blacklions in the f14d. Got out of the navy after the cruise to the far east and have my cruise book still today to prove it. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. During the 1967 mediterranean cruise of uss america cva66, what. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely accessible us navy cruise books 1708 cruise books and 27 decommissioning programs available us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. First part of the final cruise video of the vf2 blacklions in the f14d. After this cruise vf211 renewed its association with the constellation, then in early 1987 moved to the kitty hawk again, being aboard from january to june 1987. Bring checkmates together for look back from vf 211 to vfa211. Southern atlantic indian ocean western pacific vietnam.
Kennedy cv 67 mediterranean cruise book 1975 76 as a high resolution. Navy veterans a social network for navy veterans of the. Below are pictures of vf194 taken from cruise books of aircraft carriers it deployed on and other pictures. Yearbooks contributed by the public are listed here. Vf33 f4j touching flight ops uss independence med cruise.
If you ever served aboard the uss coral sea as ships company or in a squadron deployed aboard the uss coral. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. In march 1977, vf24 became the first f14 squadron to win the coveted mutha trophy, presented annually to the best pacific fleet fighter squadron. On 24 august 1948 it was finally redesignated vf191 and adopted the new nickname satans kittens. I also have the uss essex cva9 cruise book for this deployment. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy patrol. Vf41 deployed on board the indy 1959 1969 with cvw7. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or. Share your us navy videos, photos and stories with the world. Vf211 shifted again in 1985, this time to the uss kitty hawk so that ranger could have the fa18 update. Home research our records military records vessel and station log books at the national archives navy deck logs available in the. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Patrol squadron vp1 navy cruise book 19681969 vietnam era.
Primarily a photographic record, the cruise books often exceed 500 pages and produce one of the best accounts of their voyages available to the public. Join the best social network for united states navy veterans. America iii cva66 naval history and heritage command. On 27 september 1975, the ship conducted her postoverhaul sea trials. Looking back at vf103 jolly rogers last tomcat cruise.
We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. I was an ae with vf33 from 1975 1979 on the indy too. Vf191 was established as fighter squadron vf19 on 15 august 1943. Fighter squadron 24 was originally commissioned as the vf211 red checkertails in june 1955. Below are pictures of vf 194 taken from cruise books of aircraft carriers it deployed on and other pictures. Vf53 fighter squadron us navy air korean war project. Vf143 deployed on the gw on her maiden shakedown cruise, and then again for her very first mediterranean deployment in may 1994, where she took part. Because of the wide use of asbestos, veterans who served on these ships were at a high risk of exposure, and as a result, account for about 30% of mesothelioma diagnoses today.
In 1981 vf33 entered a new era, with the introduction of the f14a tomcat. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Cruise books the slugger roster, as taken from the following cruise books.
The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Vf31 vf103 va75 va37 va105 rvah1 vaw123 hs7 hc7 det 110 vmcj2 det. Back to uss independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 1975 76 page. As the transition took place vf33, who up until this time had the official squadron name of tarsiers, began to unofficially use their callsign, starfighter as the squadron name, perhaps inspired. Vf211 checkmates to vfa211 checkmates home facebook. United states pacific fleet organization, 1 may 1945. Photo and escorts id thanks to enterprise westpac 197273 cruise book, via. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Vpnavy vp49 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. New listing spectrum uss midway cv41 indian ocean cruise 1977 season greeting book. I hope this group will facilitate discussions about cruise books, provide an avenue to those seeking a. On 24 august 1948 it was finally redesignated vf 191 and adopted the new nickname satans kittens. The second oldest fighter squadron in the navy is the strike fighter squadron 31vfa31, also known as tomcatters, call sign felix, and is based at naval air station oceana, virginia. As the transition took place vf 33, who up until this time had the official squadron name of tarsiers, began to unofficially use their callsign, starfighter as the squadron name, perhaps inspired by the huge increase in capability the f14a brought.
The squadron took part in world war ii, the korean war and the vietnam war. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv66 on 30 june 1975. In 1975, vf24 made its last f8 crusader cruise aboard uss hancock and upon return to san diego, transitioned to the f14a tomcat and received their first. In 1975, vf24 made its last f8 crusader cruise aboard uss hancock and upon return to san diego, transitioned to the f14a tomcat and received their first aircraft on 9 december 1975. In 1974, vf32 switched to the f14 tomcat at nas miramar before moving to nas oceana as one of the first fleet tomcat squadrons based there. Uss independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise. The kitty hawk cruise lasted from july to december of 1985. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cruise book during 197475. Vf 191 was established as fighter squadron vf 19 on 15 august 1943. Two diamondback f4j phantoms of squadron vf102 parked along with an hs5 night dipper. This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. Vf114 started transitioning to the f14a tomcat december 15, 1975.
Bugs has to hop in a pair of snyder sneakers and yosemite sam has to use a peter frick pogo stick. America departed norfolk naval shipyard on 16 october 1975 for local operations off the virginia capes and, after a few weeks alongside her familiar berth, pier 12, nob, norfolk, departed hampton roads for cuban waters and refresher training. When the indy went into drydock we rode the uss eisenhower. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Vpnavy vp19 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron.
Vf33 was assigned to carrier air wing 1 cvw1 aboard the america for a. Vf33 won several awards including the cno safety award in 1969 and 1970 and during the 1975 1976 cruise they won the golden tailhook award as the navy recognised their skill at carrier landing. Patrol squadron vp1 navy cruise book 19681969 vietnam. F4b phantom ii of vf33 is readied for launch from uss. Patrol squadron vp1 navy cruise book 19681969 vietnam era lawrence allen, crew of patrol squadron vp1 on. Cruise books deployments 1960, uss abbot dd629 download. All the best, free and full length feature films movies to watch instantly here on youtube.
The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. Vf 143 deployed on the gw on her maiden shakedown cruise, and then again for her very first mediterranean deployment in may 1994, where she took part in the 50th anniversary commemoration of the. F4b phantom ii of vf33 is readied for launch from uss america. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Vf32 made the first atlantic fleet f14 deployment in june 1975. Fighter squadron 33 or vf33 was an aviation unit of the united states navy.
Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present. Enterprise boldness, energy, and invention in practical affairs. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data. In 1981 vf 33 entered a new era, with the introduction of the f14a tomcat. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Two diamondback f4j phantoms of squadron vf102 parked along with an hs 5 night dipper. I served with vp49, vp46 and naval aviation engineering service unit naesu at nas barbers point, hawaii. This listing does not, however, distinguish which individual deployment was westpac or vietnam. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. I remember a flight from ns rota, spain to nas keflavik, iceland and had to stop and take on fuel at naf lajes, azores, portugal. Asbestos on aircraft carriers list of affected ships. Its rich history dates back to 1935 when it was established as vf1 b shooting stars flying the boeing f4b. Vf33 tarsiers starfighters astronauts fighter squadron. If you wish to contribute a copy of your own yearbook, submit it at.
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