Its hard to believe i was there in the middle of history. Navy ship, and the second aircraft carrier, to be named for the battles of saratoga in the american revolutionary war. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Of course, knowing what i know now things might be a little bit different. If i had to do all over again, i would, in a heartbeat. Youll want them for yourself or as gifts for your mates and family. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Her first trip out took her to the norwegian sea to participate in nato exercises. Bruce was running the span wire on the 02 level that day and had to take off running because the sara also damaged the 02 and 03 level of the forward super structure. 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. In case anyone does not remember me i owned a black 1967 chevelle ss. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss saratoga cruise book during world war ii.
Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book. A fantastic look into naval aviation navair aboard a carrier in the med during the vietnam war. Kennedy in the aquidneck island middletown newport area of rhode island. From there she sailed for the united states, via singapore, and arrived at mayport on february 1973. Saratoga, the navys oldest active duty carrier, hen headed for the rendezvous point with her relief, the nuclear powered aircraft carrier uss george washington cvn73, the navys newest carrier at the time. Saratoga sailed from mayport, florida january 1976 for another med cruise. Uss saratoga cv 60 fires on tcg mauvenet dm57 wd wiseman said. Lets join art leach to celebrate his 100th birthday on may 1, 2020. Looking for anyone who has cruise book to get names of crew 12. Uss saratoga cva 60 mediterranean cruise book 1967 did you serve aboard uss saratoga cv 60. Uss saratoga and embarked carrier air wing 17 deployed august 7, 1990, five days after iraq invaded kuwait. The carriers defense against enemy attacks are helicopters and planes against submarines, various missiles and radarcontrolled high speed guns. A heavilyarmed a6e intruder fired rockeye cluster bombs and a harpoon antiship cruise missile at a libyan missile patrol boat operating on the line of death. Please see my other auctions for more items from uss sar atoga cv60.
Uss saratoga cva60 1956present uss saratoga was the second of the forrestal class aircraft carriers to be launched and build by the new york naval shipyard. 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. Uss saratoga cv 3 wwii cruise book great naval images on. I loved the red chevelle super sport and still seek to maintain his level of. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. After a highspeed transit to the red sea, saratogas air power provided a credible and early deterrent to further iraqi aggression in the first days of operation desert shield. Browse 1971 74 a in stock and ready for shipping right now. Uss saratoga cvcvacvb60, was the second of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s.
We loaded many bombs while on the connie to be dropped in nam. She was commissioned in april of 1956 and operated mainly in the western hemisphere until 1957. This dvd contains the actual, uncut footage that was filmed by a crewman during the 1966 med cruise. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 105 of 168 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Made the full uss constellation and uss forrestal cruises before transferring in 1972.
Saratoga vi cv60 naval history and heritage command. Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us. The sixth ship using the name saratoga was built at the new york naval shipyard and commissioned on 14 april 1956. The uss saratoga launched a7 corsair ii aircraft armed with harm missiles from attack squadron va83, a6 intruder aircraft armed with harpoon missiles and cluster bombs from va85 and ea6bs from vaq2. Personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. Special hello to louis lalli, i bought his 1970 chevelle. I served aboard the uss saratoga during the achille lauro hijacking and the libyan line of death incidents.
Uss saratoga cva60 19601961 mediterranean cruise book ebay. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. Uss saratoga cv 60 mediterranean cruise book 198586. Uss yorktown association news bulletin about the blue water navy vietnam veterans act signed into law june 25, 2019.
After a highspeed transit to the red sea, saratoga s air power provided a credible and early deterrent to further iraqi aggression in the first days of operation desert shield. 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. Cruisebook for the uss saratoga cva60 s 196970 mediterranean deployment. Uss saratoga was laid down on 16 december 1952 by the new york naval shipyard, new york city, n. Navy ship, and the second aircraft carrier, to be named for the battles of saratoga in the american revolutionary war commissioned in 1956, she spent most of her career in the mediterranean, but also participated during the vietnam war. I was the squadron flight surgeon 19681970 at cherry point. Saratoga departed yankee station for subic bay on 7 january 1973. Bilstein 4 shock strut assy b4 front rear pairs left right fits 19721973 280se. America cva 66 naval cruise book, class of 1966, page of 366 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Shop uss saratoga cva60 med cruise 1971 beer stein created by nilsbull.
They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a. 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. Bilstein 2 shock strut b6 rear pair left right fits 19721989 porsche 911 uo16. Uss saratoga cva60 19641965 mediterranean cruise book ebay. This is classic home movie footage with a great mix of flight ops and liberty scenes. From various aircraft carriers a6 intruders, f14 tomcats and fa18 hornets were used in battle. Please see my other auctions for more items from uss sar atoga cv60 from.
Vp50 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron vpnavy. Uss saratoga cv60 1972 westpac cruise book vietnam deployment history a7 f4. Front corners show a little wear, otherwise in good condition. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a night landing off the western coast of north africa. Unfortunately he didnt have pictures of that damage. The 1968 cruise book is presented here courtesy of stephen r. All images and data are the intellectual property of and its contributors. Uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy cruise. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing.
Stroh, usn assumed command 14 april 1956 relieved 1 december 1956 saratogas first commanding offic er was, appropriately enough, a native new yorker. Additional information was obtained from the washington post, usa today, itn news and the website of the united states naval academy. Uss saratoga cv60 melville, rhode island armed forces. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. America cva 66 naval cruise book, class of 1966, page. War collectibles for sale collectible artifacts from the civil war, revolutionary war, wwi, wwi, vietnam, and more. Would like to buy a 1965 uss independence cruise book. You can pay for them through the website that carrys them.
Walked across hanger to va65 for a med cruise on the indy. Uss saratoga cv60 mediterranean deployment cruise book year log 1980. 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. 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. You would be purchasing the uss saratoga cva 60 cruise book during this time period. Chrysler automobile 1968 chrysler new yorker 4 door hardtop chrysler cars, chrysler dodge jeep. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 105. Oct 27, 2015 uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy cruise book spirit.
Since leaving vp50, ive served in aimd, uss carl vinson cvn70, left active duty in 1987. Bilstein 2 shock strut b6 rear pair left right fits 19721989. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us navy. I was the bridge supervisor qmcswon the uss saratoga the night of 01 02 october 92. Uss saratoga cvcvacvb60, was the second of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for. Uss saratoga was placed out of commission and stricken from the naval vessel register at the end of september 1994. Ships ball caps and more not associated with this website. Off the azores on 17 july 1968, saratoga was shadowed by kipelovobased soviet aircraft.
As of 1 january 1974, saratoga was on active duty with the atlantic fleet. This is a great look at a carrier in the med at the beginning of the vietnam war. On 2 january 1968, saratoga sailed for the philadelphia naval shipyard, and an overhaul and modernization program which was to last 11 months. Check out our uss saratoga cv 60 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss saratoga cva 60 mediterranean cruise book 196970. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss saratoga page.
Oct 27, 2015 uss saratoga cv60 final voyage 1994 official us navy cruise book spirit stay safe and healthy. Left va128 in 1968 for aob school and then was sent to va85 in 1969 and was in that squadron until 1972. Uss saratoga cva 60 mediterranean cruise book 196970 did you serve aboard uss saratoga cv 60. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss. Uss saratoga wwii battleship vintage sweetheart homefront souvenir apron.
Taught most of the lesson guides i wrote to the pilotsbns on the sea plane base. Damage photos from 1975 collision with the uss saratoga cv60 by bruce kromer. Saratoga received one battle star for service in the vietnamese conflict. Check out these great tico westpac cruise books on cd. Uss saratoga, was the second of four supercarriers built for the united states navy in the. Index of all articles from hemmings classic car available in our publication archives. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Vp19 19661968 at nas moffett field, california fe, vf121 19681969 at.