In february 1979 vf 33 had flown three years without accident. This is a selected list of incidents not directly the result of enemy action which resulted in us naval personnel casualties, typically while these personnel were on official duty. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list, rather it is intended to identify well known incidents including. Echoes of glory international military auction house. Vf 32 made the first atlantic fleet f14 deployment in june 1975. Carl vinson cvn 70 naval cruise book, class of 1983, page 33 of 472 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. On that cruise, vf32 was awarded the admiral joseph. South vietnamese helicopters carrying refugees from the siege of saigon clamor to land aboard the u. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present.
Fighter squadron 33 or vf33 was an aviation unit of the united states navy. Blue blaster skyhawk buno 149591, ak302, as she is maneuvered into position on one of the intrepids forward cats. Us navy news stories, photos, videos and social media. Uss independence cv 62 1974 1975 cruise book cd rare. Uss enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1999, cover has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. In 1974, vf 32 switched to the f14 tomcat at nas miramar before moving to nas oceana as one of the first fleet tomcat squadrons based there. Carl vinson cvn 70 naval cruise book, class of 1983. Fighter squadron 33 fitron 33 vf 33 tarsiers starfighters. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975. The kitty hawk cruise lasted from july to december of 1985. Vf33 line plane captains r us 2 med, north atlantic, 2 caribs, ores, tyts and many other fun times. While the cruise book doesnt list percy in a squadron, vf 33 is listed as losing a f11a fighter jet on 22159. Uss independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 1975 76.
Vf33 tarsiers starfighters astronauts fighter squadron. The subject of this memoir is recounting my two years aboard the uss america cva 66. Uss independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 197576. Had a blast, worked and partied with some of the finest people i have ever known. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. Two diamondback f4j phantoms of squadron vf102 parked along with an hs 5 night dipper. Fighter squadron 33 fitron 33 vf33 tarsiers starfighters. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log. Uss independence cruise books currently for sale on ebay.
I also have the uss essex cva9 cruise book for this deployment. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. 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. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. 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. Marine corps uss guadalcanal lph7 usmc veteran locator.
Uss guadalcanal was the third iwo jima class amphibious assault ship helicopter and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. I was leading chief of the weather division and it turned out america was my final duty station before retiring from the navy in august 1975. Uss enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1999. Cvw us navy carrier air wing aircraft 19752015 book series february, 2019 a lot of folk know that us navy squadrons have official nicknames, such as vf11 red rippers their f14b buno 162912 shown in the photo, and over the years some confuse these for tactical callsigns used by each squadron. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475.
In april, after completing a shakedown cruise, the ship participated in fleet week 88. Two diamondback f4j phantoms of squadron vf102 parked along with an hs5 night dipper. While onboard the indy, vf 33 flew the mcdonnell f4j phantom ii. One kennedy crewman killed, seven belknap crewmen killed and 47 injured. Usn squadron patch va65 mediterranean cruise 19751976. The squadrons inaugural cruise took place aboard uss. During the september 1958 mediterranean cruise, the british pilots were shocked when vf 103s crusaders tore through their formation of canberras, before they even had a chance to initiate their simulated attack. Carl vinson cvn 70 naval cruise book, class of 1983, 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. On 27 september 1975, the ship conducted her postoverhaul sea trials. While the cruise book doesnt list percy in a squadron, vf33 is listed as losing a. David mimms passed away at the age of 67 in pensacola, florida. Navy vf33 tarsiersstarfighters navy veteran locator. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data.
You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cruise book during 197475. Vf114 started transitioning to the f14a tomcat december 15, 1975. Vf 33 deployed most years between 1969 1977 on board the indy with cvw7. Navy uss independence 1977 cruise book availabe on 1. Cvw us navy carrier air wing aircraft 19752015 book series. In 1975, vf 24 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 1987 vf33 made a short cruise on board the navys newest carrier, the uss theodore roosevelt. I guess it was between 1975 and 1977 but im not sure. 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. On 29 may 1974 memorial services were held at the naval academy chapel and interment was in the academy cemetery with full military honors. During the september 1958 mediterranean cruise, the british pilots were shocked when vf103s crusaders tore through their formation of canberras, before they even had a chance to initiate their simulated attack. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The item youve selected was not added to your cart.
In 1975 and 1978, vf102 conducted crossdeck operations aboard hms ark royal. Vf 33 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. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1975 76, 1977, 1980, 1986. America iii cva66 naval history and heritage command. The uss america joint task group departed norfolk and other east coast ports 11 august 1993 for. 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. The squadrons inaugural cruise took place aboard uss randolph in july 1956. Vf32 made the first atlantic fleet f14 deployment in june 1975. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cv 62 cruise book during this time period. Uss independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise. Vpnavy shipmates letter g summary page vp patrol squadron. I was an ae with vf33 from 1975 1979 on the indy too. On that cruise, vf 32 was awarded the admiral joseph clifton award as the navys top fighter squadron.
Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site. 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 february 1979 vf33 had flown three years without accident. Anchored off naval operating base, yokosuka, japan, during a break from korean war operations, 1 december 1950. In 1981 vf 33 entered a new era, with the introduction of the f14a tomcat. The carriercased fighters at the time simply didnt have the speed or highaltitude performance to put up much of a resistance. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss independence page. Navy retirement was followed by another 20 year career as a science educator.
In march 1977, vf24 became the first f14 squadron to win the coveted mutha trophy, presented annually to the best pacific fleet fighter squadron. Cv 66 departed shipyard on february 15, 1988, for sea trials and workups in preparation for the next round of intensive operations. Vf33 f4j touching flight ops uss independence med cruise. She also served in the persian gulf wars operations desert shield and desert storm. Uss enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1999, cover. This early cruise book documents the enterprises vietnam deployment and is also the book that covered the tragic january 1969 fire that killed 29 sailors and destroyed 15 aircraft. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cruise book during 1974 1975. In february 1989, uss america departed for exercises in the caribbean and the north atlantic.
Strike fighter squadron 102 vfa102 is a united states navy strike fighter squadron based. Vf211 shifted again in 1985, this time to the uss kitty hawk so that ranger could have the fa18 update. During this cruise, enterprise anchored out at president roads, boston, mass. Uss independence cv 62 norlant and mediterranean cruise book 197576 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. United states pacific fleet organization, 1 may 1945.
Uss voge ff1047 collides with unidentified soviet submarine in the ionian sea, 1 sailor injured. Us navy vf33 xo decorated flight helmet with oxygen mask. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Blue blaster skyhawk buno 149626, ak303, parked alongside the intrepids island.
Us navy nuclear air craft carrier uss enterprise cvan65 1969 dated cruise book. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year. Uss america cvacv66 was one of three kitty hawkclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1960s. Homer leroy smith, usn, died while a prisoner of war in north vietnam on 21 may 1967. Early f14a expert advice jet modeling arc discussion. In march 1977, vf 24 became the first f14 squadron to win the coveted mutha trophy, presented annually to the best pacific fleet fighter squadron.
Moon and i were room mates while deployed in vf33 onboard uss independence in 197576. Jun 19, 2019 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 19 june 1968 as pilot and aircraft commander of a search and rescue helicopter, attached to helicopter support squadron seven, detachment one hundred four, embarked in uss preble dlg 15, during operations against enemy forces in north vietnam. Volume 2 f14 tomcat us navy grumman vf fighter squadron patch book volume 2 f14. Itemized squadron navy examination outlines indicating investment funds for each squadron navy. In 1981 vf33 entered a new era, with the introduction of the f14a tomcat. 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. Shop online from our wide determination of squadron navy and more from ebay. Originally established on 11 october 1948 it was disestablished on 1 october 1993. 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. Percy is listed on the in memoriam page of the 1959 uss intrepid cruise book. Decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on august 31, 1994, the guadalcanal was subsequently laid up at the james river reserve fleet, fort eustis, va.
Starfighters booklet decom vf33 patch image 1995 squadron us tomcat f14 navy navy f14 tomcat starfighters 1995 squadron image booklet us vf33. This listing does not, however, distinguish which individual deployment was westpac or vietnam. Research library, uss midway museum, 910 north harbor dr. Moon and i were room mates while deployed in vf 33 onboard uss independence in 1975 76. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 19 june 1968 as pilot and aircraft commander of a search and rescue helicopter, attached to helicopter support squadron seven, detachment one hundred four, embarked in uss preble dlg 15, during operations against enemy forces in north vietnam.
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