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Then he asked when i was going to post the photos he emailed to me. Uss saratoga cv 60 fires on tcg mauvenet dm57 wd wiseman said. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Cruise book uss saratoga, cva60, the sixth ship so named in honor of the famous revolutionary baffle of saratoga, october 17th, 1777, was christened. Its hard to believe i was there in the middle of history. Not only were the planes at risk but also the carriers. Uss coral sea cv43 med deployment cruise book year log 198788 navy. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a night landing off the western coast of north africa. Saratoga departed yankee station for subic bay on 7 january 1973. Bowen moored outboard of uss yellowstone ad 41, below, for a maintenance peri od during the june 30 july 9 ville ftanche. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Of course, knowing what i know now things might be a little bit different. Kennedy in the aquidneck island middletown newport area of rhode island.

Bowen ff 1079 naval cruise book, class of 1987, page. Uss saratoga, haifa harbor, israel, dec 22, 1990 socnet. Stroh, usn assumed command 14 april 1956 relieved 1 december 1956 saratogas first commanding offic er was, appropriately enough, a native new yorker. Uss saratoga cva60 19601961 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Surrounding the uss saratoga cv 60 firing on tcg 357 which occureo on 2 october 1992 saratoga officers in the ships combat direct ion center cdc were conducting a surface seasparrow exercise engagement against formation of ships, including the tcg muavenei, while the fire controlnen personnel manning the nato. Tin can sailors shipmate registry click on the ships name to see who has logged in. The sixth ship using the name saratoga was built at the new york naval shipyard. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. On the back cover of the 19741975 med cruise book there is a dedication to these four men who were killed the following information was provided by edward l.

Upon completion of yard work, she got underway on a refresher training cruise to the caribbean before entering mayport, florida. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a. During the cruise, the uss saratoga reunion group will be entertained by talented staff who perform popular hits that you are sure to recognize. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. The uss saratoga museum foundation has worked for 12 years to bring the ship to rhode island, and is now focusing on continuing to acquire saratoga memorabilia for display onboard the uss john f. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale.

You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss saratoga cv 3 cruise book during world war ii. The carriers defense against enemy attacks are helicopters and planes against submarines, various missiles and radarcontrolled high speed guns. Uss saratoga, haifa harbor, israel, dec 22, 1990 on dec 22, 1990 the uss saratoga anchored just outside the port of haifa, israel for a much needed liberty call. From there she sailed for the united states, via singapore, and arrived at mayport on february 1973. Transfered off uss columbus cg12 after wespac cruise to vietnam aug 1964. Uss saratoga cv 60 mediterranean cruise book 1987 did you serve aboard uss saratoga cv 60. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion.

The name of the ship will appear on the decal, this is just a sample. Uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy cruise. Saratoga received one battle star for service in the vietnamese conflict. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. You can pay for them through the website that carrys them. View photos, save listings, contact sellers directly, and more for new and used cars, trucks, and suvs for sale. Saratoga vi cv60 naval history and heritage command. As of 1 january 1974, saratoga was on active duty with the atlantic fleet. Saratoga s crew labored repairing the battered hulls of the prizes before sending them toward the delaware capes. Please see my other auctions for more items from uss sar atoga cv60. Uss saratoga cv60 news newspapers books scholar jstor. I was honorably discharged in dec 1987, then did 2 more yrs as a reservist in nj.

To order this or any other model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. I shot this video aboard the uss forrestal, june 1987 during my 2weeks active duty in the u. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. A fantastic look into naval aviation navair aboard a carrier in the med during the vietnam war. The photo was taken from one of her planes of carrier air group 12 cvg12, of which many aircraft are visible on deck, douglas sbd dauntless dive bombers aft, grumman f6f hellcat fighters mostly forward, and grumman tbf.

The ships name comes from the revolutionary battle of saratoga. Shop uss saratoga cva60 med cruise 1971 beer stein created by nilsbull. Japanese warships attempt to get under way while under attack from us navy aircraft. Uss saratoga cv60 melville, rhode island armed forces. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Uss hancock cva19 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 1969 u s navy.

Uss saratoga cv60 photos and history a starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv 60 underway with a full spot of aircraft on the flight deck during mediterranean deployment 92. Uss new jersey korean war deployment 195051 cruise book. Motion models uss saratoga cva60 circa 1978 please click on picture to view pictures full size. Greeting him is bowens executive officer lcdr paul allen. Uss saratoga was the second ship in the forrestal class and the second super carrier in the world. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Uss little rock clg4, clg light cruiser little rock. Please see my other auctions for more items from uss sar atoga cv60 from. Uss saratoga cv 3 wwii cruise book great naval images on.

In any event he asked if i would return it and i replied, of course. Uss saratoga was the fifth ship in the navy to bear the name. From various aircraft carriers a6 intruders, f14 tomcats and fa18 hornets were used in battle. Index of all articles from hemmings classic car available in our publication archives. I served aboard the uss saratoga during the achille lauro hijacking and the libyan line of death incidents. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. The interactive dj will kick off the cruise with an energetic send off and performance. Stricken from the navy list on august 20, 1994, the saratoga was initially laid up at philadelphia, pa. This hard covered book was published by the officers and crew as a permanent record of the ship during her deployment 195051 and is a definitive history of ships activities during the korean war. Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us navy. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives.

Following saratogas 19th mediterranean deployment in june 1987, she was overhauled once again at norfolk naval shipyard, portsmouth. After waiting in vain for the frigates to returnto join saratoga in a cruise as a squadronsaratoga and mercury passed through the delaware capes to sea. I served aboard the uss saratoga in s6 division from 19591961, i was an ak2 at the time. Atlantic fleet participated in operation desert storm in 199091. Not sure who was on board that day, youll have to check your log book. A detailed description of the product is also provided. Navy photo from the uss forrestal 1957 cruise book.

Uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy. This dvd contains the actual, uncut footage that was filmed by a crewman during the 1966 med cruise. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. If i had to do all over again, i would, in a heartbeat. Oct 27, 2015 uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy cruise book spirit. Rare cruise books like this sell for a hundred dollars or more when buying the actual hard copy if you can find one for sale. Note the various items on the oilers cargo deck, among them a jeep and a pickup truck. See more ideas about military vehicles, military and vehicles. Uss saratoga, was the second of four supercarriers built for the united states navy in the. The uss saratoga and uss princetown steamed through the night to get within range and then launched all 97 available planes for an early attack, followed by a bombing attack by land based planes. At dawn, near cape henlopen, a blue jacket aloft reported seeing two unknown sails, one dead ahead and the other several miles off her port quarter.

Was in m div in the eng roomwould like to get a copy of ships director of year book, looking for cruise book 1967 ad25 joe. Youll want them for yourself or as gifts for your mates and family. Featuring our selection selection of cv 6 1971 available for sale right now. I missed the anniversary of this in posting days, as the incident discussed here happened on october 2nd, but come the beginning of next year, the same number of years ago, i became involved in the incident where the midwatch 00000400 team on uss saratoga cv60 made a terrible mistake and launched two nato sea sparrow rim7 missiles into the former us gearing class destroyer, then. The sixth ship using the name saratoga was built at the new york naval shipyard and commissioned on 14 april 1956. The occasion is bow ens may 29, 1987 change of c mand ceremony. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss saratoga cruise book during world war ii. I arrived incountry in early janurary 68, went to danang west security some post then jeep patrol. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Uss crommelin ffg37 1985 westpac cruise book navy deployment cruisebook. Her first trip out took her to the norwegian sea to participate in nato exercises. A number of ferry boats were hired to transport the crew members from the carrier to fleet landing. Uss saratoga cv60 19781979 mediterranean cruise book ebay. At 1550 edt on 22 september 1987, an f14 tomcat, of vf74 out of naval air.

Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss saratoga page. He had loaned me his cruise book several years ago and asked if i still have it. The video is of very poor quality because all i had available to. Oct 27, 2015 uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy cruise book spirit stay safe and healthy. Uss saratoga may refer to the following united states navy warships. The ship has two fully enclosed, climatecontrolled lower decks and an openair upper deck. Uss saratoga cv 60 mediterranean cruise book 1984 contributed by doug white, capt, usn ret did you serve aboard uss saratoga cv 60. You would be purchasing the uss saratoga cva 60 cruise book during this time period. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. I then transferred to heavy 12 and made my fourth cruise aboard the sara in 19651966. Check out these great tico westpac cruise books on cd.

Uss saratoga cva 60 mediterranean cruise book 1971 did you serve aboard uss saratoga cv 60. The med cruise from june to december 1967 was anything but routine. Uss saratoga cva 60 february july 1958 med cruise book bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation this cd will exceed your expectations a great part of naval history. Front corners show a little wear, otherwise in good condition. Here a few photos of ranger 14 launch from vultures row on the uss saratoga in 1987. After resting at philadelphia, pennsylvania, from mid1995 to mid1998, she was towed to newport, rhode island, where she remains in navy custody pending final disposal. June 1987 november 1987 with carrier air wing 17 cvw17. The guided missile gm division was established on uss saratoga cva60 as a component of the weapons department in 1959 and lasted as a full fledged division until 1972 where in the 19721973 time period, it was then absorbed into g gunnery division. Commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 60, the saratoga was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 60 on june 30, 1972. Uss saratoga planes attack japanese ships in rabaul. Saratoga sailed from mayport, florida january 1976 for another med cruise. A few weeks ago i received an email from frank kelly.