Fighter squadron one five one was originally commissioned fighter squadron twentythree in 1948 at naval air station oceana, virginia. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. The profits from each purchase go towards the maintenance of cv41. Should the label be missing, or should vehicle be equipped with a different.
One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and officially as americas flagship. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1980, page 14 of 328 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1980 air. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval shipyard in brooklyn. Westpac cruise book 1980 westpac cruise book 198182 westpac cruise book 1985 westpac cruise book 1987 westpac cruise book 198889 slep. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. 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.
Uss nimitz cvn68 1991 1992 1993 westpac deployment cruise book log cruisebook. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Uss saratoga cv3 world war ii deployment cruise book year log lot 1943. The ship made her first two cruises to the mediterranean. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Only 2535% of sailors purchased their own cruise book at the time they are originally created and you can spend hundreds of dollars to replace one. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. I also did a wespac cruise aboard the uss constallation cv64. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. This is for the uss john f kennedy cv67, mediterranean cruise book, december 1, 1971 to october 6, 1972. Constellation cv 64 1977, 1979, 1985, 1987, 1989 cony dde508 1954, 1960 conyngham ddg17 1966, 1970, 1975, 1982, 1987.
Uss midway cv41 1982 1983 westpac deployment cruise book cruisebook. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy patrol. Uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board maritimequest. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. And, rejoined cvw2 when cv64 arrived in the sea of japan on july 1999. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1980 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Welcome and thank you for looking at uss midway cruise books on cdrom. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after. Back to uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1980 page. The aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia, and was commissioned on jan.
Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawk class supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. You will enjoy viewing your cruise book on the computer as it is a great way to experience the memories of. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and. Indian ocean november 1980 usn photos miscellaneous. June 2, cv 64 returned to san diego after a sixmonth underway period in support of operation iraqi freedom. And, rejoined cvw2 when cv 64 arrived in the sea of japan on july 1999. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. After participating in rimpac exercises, she steamed westward to the arabian sea, where gonzo station had been.
Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. Asbestos on aircraft carriers list of affected ships. The constellation departed for the 12th underway period to the western pacific on february 26, 1980. Watch the latest videos from uss constellation cv 64. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963. That is, if you can even find the one you are looking for. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on 30 june 1975. The carrier air wing two aircraft flew more than 1,500 sorties and expended more than 1 million pounds of ordnance, including 408 tomahawk cruise missiles. The air wing was embarked aboard uss lexington cva 16 at the same time. September 1978 may 1979 with cvw9 aboard uss constellation cv 64 february 1980 october 1980 with cvw9 aboard uss constellation cv 64.
Arabian gulf cvw5 operation southern watch polywog to shellback departed 23 jan 1998 returned 05 jun 1998 on 21 january 1998, the secretary of defense. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Navy nuclear weapons association keepers of the dragon cruise books. 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. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. A 14month major overhaul and upgrade at puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash. Navy uss constellation cva64 yankee station ship patch. If you have any photos of interest to the navy nuclear weapons community and that are unclassified now, email them to the webmaster. Following are vacuum diagrams for most of the engine and emissions package combinations covered by the guide. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss enterprise cv 6 cruise book during world war ii. Watch the latest videos from uss constellation cv64. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss constellation page.
Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Org and the san diego aircraft carrier museum, home of the uss midway. Navy units commands 1980,va146 attack squadron,uss. The name of the original owner and crewmember, john s. Great deals from u s naval history store in ebay stores. Uss constellation cv 64 the second constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog.
Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Solant indian ocean med cruise cvw6 departed 19 nov 1980 returned 10 jun 1981. After a short training turnaround the squadron deployed with cvw15 aboard the coral sea for a. In april 1939, desron 7 was reactivated at naval base san diego, california. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1980. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv 60 view in national archives catalog please note. There is nowhere else on the planet that delivers the nonstop 80s. Va146 blue diamonds attack squadron atkron us navy. Uss constellation cv64 with carrier air wing cvw 9, circa 19801982. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. American aircraft carriers at their peak are the queens of the high seas, outclassing even americas nearest peer competitors.
Cure, adj3 is on the upper left corner of the inside front cover. Independence cv62 27 may 2002 puget sound naval shipyard. Navy photo 1 from the uss constellation cv64 cruise book available at. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51751 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Deployment cruise for sale model railroad collectibles. Lot of three us naval institute prints us constellation, uss michigan. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975.
Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third. Uss america is the third naval ship to be named such. Vf151 vigilantes squadron history from the 198283 cruise book. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. Wwii cruise book uss beckham apa 3 1944 1945 history. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961.
Destroyer squadron 7 desron 7 was first established in september 1920 as a reserve squadron of 15 destroyers homeported at charleston, south carolina. A portion of the proceeds from these cruise book sales by many of our partners goes to support ongoing naval historical foundation programs or for the addition of cruise books to the collection of the. The 1980s saw her make routine voyages in the pacific. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. The squadron flew chance vought f4u4 corsairs while attached to air group two on board uss midway cv 41. It is also true that most exmilitary personnel grow even fonder of their. Navy units commands 1980,va146 attack squadron,uss constellation cv64,west pac cruise the military yearbook project. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. This cruise would bring to an end the navys participation in the vietnam war. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates.
Uss cape gloucster cve109 maiden deployment cruise book year log 194345. From the 1985 1987 uss midway cruise book, courtesy of eddie miller uss midway. Because vacuum circuits will vary based on various engine and vehicle options, always refer first to the vehicle emission control information label, if present. Uss john f kennedy cv 67 1973 cruise book great naval images llc on. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. From the 1985 1987 uss midway cruise book, courtesy of eddie miller. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. Hedinger rvah1 1971 1972 med cruise john zieba vaw122 1974 1975 med cruise richard e. The association for former crewmembers, marines and crews families of the navy aircraft carrier, uss constellation cvacv 64. This atsea period would last a recordsetting 110 days. Please refer to the table below for shipping options. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present.
The naval historical foundation has partnered with several organizations capable of providing a variety of options for cruise book reproduction. America cva66 cv 66 196566, 1967, 1968, 196970, 1971, 19721973, 1974, 1976, 197778, 1979, 1980 81, 198182, 198283, 1984, 198586, 1989, 199091, 199192, 1993. The second constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. With more than a dozen bars, restaurants, clubs, lounges, a dazzling casino, luxurious spa and expansive pool deck, this ship is a destination of its own. Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers. On april 16, cv 64 was relieved by uss midway as the indian ocean contingency carrier. Book cruisebook for sale garden structures online store. The squadron rejoined coral sea for a third combat cruise from july 1967 to april 1968. The above uss constellation cv 64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv 64 or.
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