Uss coral sea cve57, was an escort aircraft carrier named alikula bay during construction, renamed coral sea just before launching in 1943 and then renamed to anzio a year later. Here you can download the uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution. Navy aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 en route to st. On deck are various aircraft of attack carrier air wing 15. She represents the sixth such vessel of her type in the nimitzclass of. Soviet reconnaissance of the battle group increased in march 1980, and seven of their aircraft.
Mar 05, 2021 this site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. Thomas, virgin islands from santo domingo, dominican republic, on 16 february 1989. Uss coral sea cv 43 world cruise book 1983 the cruise. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Later in the year the coral sea first moved to european. Uss coral sea cvb cva cv43 midway class aircraft carrier. Work on the third ship of the class, uss coral sea cvb43, commenced on july 10, 1944, at newport news shipbuilding. Uss coral sea cv 43 world cruise book 1983 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Uss coral sea cv 43 1980 navy for sale online ebay. It was used to designate an area of carrierbased naval operations by the u. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news shipbuilding of. Have looked extensively for a copy of the cruise book for 1977. After this, in 1979, cvw15 deployed for the first on a different carrier than coral sea in around years when they deployed with uss kitty hawk and with new f14a tomcat and s3a.
Various us navy aircraft land aboard uss coral sea while. Roosevelt, the late president, and cvb43 was namedcoral sea. She returned to the mediterranean a couple of years later. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Feb 29, 2016 apr 25, 1980 an f4n phanthom ii aircraft of marine fighter attack squadron vmfa 531 pictured on the catapult on the deck of the carrier coral sea cv 43 during operations in support of operation eagle claw, the attempted rescue of hostages held in iran. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. I worked 33 years for department of defense inspector general and other federal agencies, retired year. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution and the missing watermarks. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198586 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Uss coral sea cv43 iranian hostage crisis, final western. April 4, 1983 uss coral sea cv43 underway in her one and only world cruise. A7e corsair ii va22 cvw15 embarked on uss coral sea cva 43 circa 1971 nnam. May 1979 february 1980 with cvw15 aboard uss kitty hawk cv 63. Cvw15 made their final deployment on board the coral sea in 1977.
Eagle crest uss coral sea cv43 low profile cap navy blue. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career. If you, or a family member, 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.
This midway class large aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia. Va22 fighting redcocks attack squadron atkron two two us. Embassy in tehran on 4 november 1979 and held 63 u. Todays uss coral sea picture 1977 vf194 phantom last launch of the cruise. The block 1 configuration was installed on uss wisconsin in 1988. Click on the link next to the thumbnail to get the full size page. The uss coral sea cv43 was an aircraft carrier in the united states navy. Uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 197980 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. During the coral sea s 14th deployment in the western pacific, the 300,000 arrested landing was made. Before 8 may 1945, the aircraft carrier cvb42 had been known as uss coral sea.
Make offer uss coral sea cv43 med deployment cruise book year log 198586 u s navy vtg u. On 7 february 1980, the coral sea relieved the uss midway and arrived on station in the gulf of oman. Coral sea and saratoga had participated in the first two parts of the operation, and were joined by america in midmarch. Ten days later, operation frequent wind was carried out by u. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below.
Coral sea, with assigned carrier air wing 14 cvw14, was deployed to the western pacific and the indian ocean from november 1979 to 11 june 1980. Apr 1, 1983 flight deck crew members service two a6e intruder aircraft on the snowcovered flight deck of the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 during. Relieved on 17 december 1981 by the uss constellation cv64, the coral sea departed gonzo station and called at pattaya, thailand after 79 consecutive days at sea. After initial operations, she made her first cruise in mid 1948 with midshipmen in training. The first block 1b installation was on board the uss underwood in 1999. Coral sea relieved midway in the northern part of the arabian sea on 5 february 1980 in connection with the continuing hostage crisis in iran. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss coral sea cv43. Welcome to the uss coral sea cv43 guestbook forum navy. In spring 1949, the coral sea began its first deployment with the sixth fleet. Coral sea, having been reassigned to the atlantic fleet, left alameda, california usa for its new homeport of norfolk, virginia usa. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss coral sea cv 43.
Eisenhower to the indian ocean after iranians took the american embassy personnel hostage. Uss coral sea cva 43 the deck logs project was undertaken by members of the original blue water navy vietnam veterans association to document when certain ships were within vietnam territorial seas defined as 12 miles from baseline. During her december 7,1964 november 1,1965 deployment to southeast asia coral sea was named ship of the year by our navy magazine. Ship deck logs ship pubs 1940s ship pubs 1950s ship pubs 1960s ship pubs 1970s ship pubs 1980 s articles ships plans naval aviation news. Navy photo 1 from the uss coral sea cv43 198182 cruise book available at. Navy aircraft carrier uss coral sea cva43 in 197172. Uss detroit, circular reference uss savannah and uss mount baker were the fuel, ammunition and combat stores food and supplies replenishment ships supplying the entire battle group. Operated with task force 77 in support of united nations forces in korea from. Marine corps in the indian ocean during the 19791981 iranian hostage crisis and the socalled tanker war between the united states and the islamic republic of iran. The fleet oiler uss monongahela ao178 refuels the coral sea and the guided missile destroyer uss king ddg41. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Uss coral sea in its final configuration midway museum, bateau pirate, navy aircraft.
Note the stripes painted on the starboard wing for identification. Navy aircraft carrier uss lexington cv2 underway during the battle of the coral sea, 8 m vivid imagery laminated poster print20 inch by 30 inch. A history of marine fighter attack squadron 323 pcn 19000309900 4. 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. Va22 fighting redcocks attack squadron atkron two two. Navy aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 passes under the golden gate bridge on 25 march 1983. Uss coral sea was the third midway class aircraft carrier and the third ship in the. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for thebattle of the coral sea. December 1950 to august 1951,april to october 1952 and march 1953 to the end of the conflict that summer. Uss coral seas westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very.
February 1977 october 1977 with cvw15 aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Uss carl vinson cvn70 underway in indian ocean sometime during 1980. Military ships is the most popular of the 3 uss coral sea plastic model ships categories, then sailing ships, and commercial ships. The phalanx program has had an active and continuous production, upgrade, and overhaul. Militant followers of the ayatollah khomeini, who had come to power following the overthrow of the shah, seized the u. The vietnam war era covered by the analysis is january 1962 through may 1975. Please add to the guestbook if you havent done so yet.
Navy aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 underway alongside the ammunition ship uss kilauea ae26 the indian ocean. Coral sea cv43 197172,1973, 197475, 197576, 197677, 197980, 198182, 1983, 198586, 198788, 198990 coronado lpd11 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978 coronado agf11 1986, 1988, 1994. Just prior to kitty hawks next westpac deployment on 21 may 1975, the carriers midway, coral sea, hancock, uss enterprise cvan 65 and uss okinawa lph 3 responded 19 april 1975 to the waters off south vietnam when north vietnam overran twothirds of south vietnam. Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss princeton, a 27,100ton ticonderoga class aircraft carrier was commissioned in november 1945. Uss coral sea cva43 aircraft carrier, navy aircraft carrier, us. Aircraft take off from the uss coral sea cva43 underway. Roster of officers and crew members is also available. Uss coral sea cv 43, custom personalized photo, navy aircraft carrier. I learned today from my attorney handling my va agent orange claim, these were the dates the va used to approve my exposure and our ship was within the 12 mile limit during. Uss coral sea cv 43 world cruise book 1983 the cruise and. Carrierwest uss coral sea cva43 196667 cruise book yearbook.
Uss coral sea relieved midway in the northern part of the arabian sea on 5 february 1980 in connection with the continuing hostage crisis in iran. February 1977 october 1977 with cvw15 aboard uss coral sea cv 43 may 1979 february 1980 with cvw15 aboard uss kitty hawk cv 63 april 1981 november 1981 with cvw15 aboard uss kitty hawk cv 63. The first entries in the record books were made by the coral sea in april 1948. Lets build a comprehensive roster of all uss coral sea sailors. Installation of the pilot landing aid television plat system was completed on coral sea on 14 december 1961.
Va65 returned from its deployment that included only one port visit of five days in duration and a total of 246 days at sea. Navy acronym for gulf of oman naval zone of operations or gulf of oman northern zone. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198788 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Apr 25, 1980 an f4n phanthom ii aircraft of marine fighter attack squadron vmfa 531 pictured on the catapult on the deck of the carrier coral sea cv 43 during operations in support of operation eagle claw, the attempted rescue of hostages held in iran. Uss coral sea cv43 coral sea cvb43 was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. You can search this decklog for a name, keyword or anything. Embroidered flex fit baseball cap hat uss midway cv41, coral sea 43, philippine sea 47, saratoga 60, independence 62, kitty hawk 63, cvn67 crestbuds 4. Named for the critical 1942 battle of the coral sea which stopped the japanese advance toward port moresby, new guinea, the new ship slid down the ways on april 2, 1946, with helen s. Uss coral sea cv 43 street sign us navy ship veteran sailor gift. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. During the next four years, coral sea conducted three westpac deployments with. This cruise was the only time that the f4j phantom and ea6a electric intruder part of cvw15. Shop online for over 200 uss coral sea plastic model ships at discounts up to 38%. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.
Uss coral sea cv43 19791980 westpac cruise book ebay. Phalanx production started in 1978 with the block 0 configuration, and was first installed in 1980 on the uss coral sea. Huyanshengdi uss coral sea cv43 door mat nonslip bath mat bathroom kitchen. Initially classified as anaircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build her was awarded to newport news. Buno 124586 was later used for firefighting practice and destroyed in the 1980s. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198788. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198586. During the late 70s into the 1980s, the ship began deploying further west to the persian gulf. Roosevelt cv42, was originally christened uss coral sea, but was renamed nine days after being launched in 1945. Thanks for viewing the uss coral sea cva43 association guestbook. Like the visit to subic bay after 102 days at sea during the iranian hostage crisis, pattaya was a welcome sight for the crew, who availed themselves of the pleasures the city had.
Aircraft take off from the uss coral sea cva43 underway in. Nb uss coral sea cva43 unisex adult denim hats cowboy hat dad hat driver cap. The vintage footage in this video has been uploaded for research purposes, and is presented in unedited form. Uss coral sea cv 43, the last midway class carrier to be completed, served from 1947 to 1989. Med cruise book, september 9, 1950february 1, 1951, with carrier air group 17. Purpose board of directors bylaws history scholarship program.
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