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Uss oriskany cv34 construction laid down at the new york naval shipyard on may 1, 1944, uss oriskany cv34 was intended to be a longhull essex class aircraft carrier. Uss oriskany cvcva34 merchandise the uss oriskany was commissioned in september of 1950 making it one of the few ships produced after wwii. Uss oriskany cva34 with aircraft from cvw19 nm including vf191 satans kittens f8j crusaders, vf194 red lightnings f8j crusaders, va153 blue tail flies a7b corsairs, va215 barn owls a7b corsairs, va155 silver foxes a7b corsairs, vfp63 eyes of the fleet det. Oriskany left her home port of san diego and completed one combat cruise to korea in 195253.

Grumman preferred to call them e1b tracers at moments like this standdown, i usually had my nikon with me and was able to record bits of daily life aboard the oriskany. Uss oriskany cva34 1965 print aircraft carriers nr. As one who also served on the mighty o westpac cruise of 1967, its easy for me to envision his descriptions as they apply to daily life. One of the few essexclass carriers to see completion after the war had ended was uss oriskany cv. Some light rubbing to gold letters on front panel and touch of wear to extremities. Here you will find information related to oriskany creek, new york and the rich history that follows it. Uss oriskany cv34 oriskany cva34 an attack aircraft carrier was laid down 1 may 1944 by the new york naval shipyard launched october 1945. In 2008 hurricane gustav gave her a slight starboard list about 5 degrees and helped her sink into the sand approximately 8. I served aboard the uss oriskany cva 34 during the westpac cruise of 1970. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him, and maybe a few stories that i wasnt aware of.

Uss oriskany cva34 19731974 westpac cruise book ebay. K97942 uss america cva66, uss enterprise cvan65, and. Would enjoy hearing from anyone that was on the oriskany or the naval air station at miramar prior to the cruise. Oriskany cva34, an attack aircraft carrier, was laid down 1 may 1944 by the new york naval shipyard, launched october 1945. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. Cruise together in close formation in the south china sea, soon after the end of u. A oneofakind diving experience, the sunken aircraft carrier uss oriskany is the largest artificial reef in the world. Uss oriskany cva 34 with aircraft from cvw19 nm including vf191 satans kittens f8j crusaders, vf194 red lightnings f8j crusaders, va153 blue tail flies a7b corsairs, va215 barn owls a7b corsairs, va155 silver foxes a7b corsairs, vfp63 eyes of the fleet det.

Oriskany was on station when uss forrestal cva59 had a major shipboard fire on 29 july 1967 and was one of the first on the scene with assistance. Ford, usn, one of 44 officers and men who lost their lives in uss oriskany october 26 fire tragedy, is committed to the deep from oriskany s flight deck during memorial services at sea in the western pacific, november 6, en route to. The uss oriskany cva34 fire and munition explosions previous next on 26 october 1966, there was an aircraft flare fire aboard the aircraft carrier uss oriskany operating in. We are also the official museum of the uss oriskany cv cva 34 and proudly display a variety of artifacts on loan from the u. Uss oriskany cva 34 1972 westpac deployment log cruise.

Uss oriskany cva 34 cruise book 1974 crews book westpac cruise october 1973 june 1974 a unit of task force 77 seventh fleet oriskany s first peacetime cruise since 1965 with carrier air wing 19 embarked includes identified division photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition. Uss oriskany cvcva34 nicknamed mighty o, and occasionally referred to as the oboat was one of the few essexclass aircraft carriers completed after world war ii. This category contains files about the uss oriskany cv34 up to her sinking on 17 may 2006. You also may be interested in the cruise book for the uss oriskany covering 1953 through. One of the few essexclass carriers to see completion after the war had ended was uss oriskany cv 34. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, aircraft and navy aircraft carrier. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. All completed ships survived the conflict and all were retired in the postworld war 2 period.

Vince reichmann was also the ships senior enlisted advisor. I was assigned as ordnance officer, uss oriskany cva42, to report. Uss oriskany cva34 comments are below seventh fleet ships replenishing in the south china sea, may 1969. Uss oriskany cva34 us navy korean war project page 3. Uss oriskany cva34 records on file show uss kawishiwi ao146 refueled mighty o 1 time in 1966, 2 times in 1967 and 5 times in 1971, there were surely other times. Sh e remained in a state of preservation until after the outbreak of hostilities in korea in june 1950 then was rushed to completion. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1972 va215.

Author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. After settling in to her new home port at san diego, and receiving repairs and maintenance at san francisco and long beach naval shipyards that summer, oriskany. I was assigned as ordnance officer, uss oriskany cva 42, to report. Uss oriskany cva 34 enroute to the western pacific with aircraft from cvw16 ah including vf111 sundowners f8c crusaders, vf162 hunters f8e crusaders, va163 saints a4e skyhawks, va164 ghost riders a4e skyhawks, va152 fighting aces a1hj skyraiders, vah4 fourrunners det. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1972 supply. With the end of world war ii, work on oriskany was halted in august 1947 when the. The uss oriskany cva34 cap is made in the usa and it carries a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Uss oriskany cva34 cruise book 1974 crews book westpac cruise october 1973 june 1974 a unit of task force 77 seventh fleet oriskanys first peacetime cruise since 1965 with carrier air wing 19 embarked includes identified division photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition. Uss oriskany cva34 uss philippine sea cv47 uss point cruz cve119. Terry morris was promoted to gmtc 15 november 1972. While aboard, i was an aviation structural mechanic, thirdclass ams3 for vaw111s willy fudds. In 2006, the uss oriskany was deliberately sunk 22 miles off the coast of pensacola, florida. Oriskany was also redesignated an attack aircraft carrier cva on 1 october.

Oriskany museum 420 utica st, oriskany, new york 424 rated 3. Uss oriskany cva 34 fire, 26 november 1966 right hand salute. This listing is for the following original cruise book. Located in the heart of oriskany, new york, we have exhibits on village landmarks, such as trinkaus manor, summit park, holland farms, and the oriskany central school district. Uss oriskany cva 34 1972 1973 this is oriskany s w division approximately 1 december 1972. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1970, 11 september 1970. Check out our uss oriskany cva 34 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Here you can download the uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1970 as a high resolution. Medical personnel and firefighting gear were helod from oriskany to forrestal while the latters fires were still out of control, and the returning helos brought forrestals dead and injured. Uss oriskany cva 34 reunion association the reunion association is a group of former officers and enlisted men dedicated to preserving the name and memory of the uss oriskany. The personnel office had called, informing me that my sea duty orders were in. Built shortly after world war ii, the mighty o served primarily in the pacific, earning two battle stars for service in.

Uss oriskany cvcva34 nicknamed mighty o, and occasionally referred to as the oboat. The flight deck had the number 34 painted on it and had a few 1100 scale jet models on its deck. In cleaning out his house i have come across mementos and cruise books. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1972 vfp63 det. Navy a brief history of aircraft carriers uss oriskany cv 34. Refresher training followed in april 1972 and she embarked cvw 19 for. This little 70page book by photo chief giberson contains photos he took in the course of his job onboard the aircraft carrier uss oriskany cva 34 during the middle years of the usvietnam conflict. Uss oriskany reunion association membership information. The uss oriskany is an essexclass aircraft carrier named mighty o by its servicemen. On december 1972, while landing aboard uss oriskany cva34, the crusader struck the ramp of the flight deck and damaged its landing gear. It slid across the deck, severed the arresting cables and went over the side. The uss oriskany cvcva 34 was a us navy essexclass aircraft carrier purposefully sank about 25 miles southeast of pensacola pass. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity.

I served aboard the uss oriskany cva34 during the westpac cruise of 1970. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1972 did you serve aboard uss oriskany cva 34. The uss oriskany cva34 fire and munition explosions previous next on 26 october 1966, there was an aircraft flare fire aboard the aircraft carrier uss oriskany operating in the gulf of tonkin in southeast asia. Uss oriskany cva34 cap is usually shipped in business days. Feel free to document your sea stories about vietnam, life at sea, or. Uss oriskany cva34 the fall of 1971 off the coast of vietnam. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss oriskany page. Uss oriskany cva34, far east cruise, 14 may15 december 1960. Naval squadron va 923 was a reserve squadron based in st. Following the korean war, oriskany and her crew starred in the bridges at toko ri and men of the fighting lady. The combat air museum acquired the aircraft carrier training model from the former old olathe naval air museum in gardner, kansas in february 2004 after that museum closed. On december 1972, while landing aboard uss oriskany cva 34, the crusader struck the ramp of the flight deck and damaged its landing gear.

Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. The history of oriskany differs considerably from that of her sister. Photo taken in pacific in june 1966 from dd858 by richard. May 15, 2006 former navy gunnersmate and uss oriskany cva 34 plank owner, mike hajek jr. In doing so, the 44,000ton aircraft carrier became the largest artificial reef in the world, lovingly.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Uss oriskany cvcva34 nicknamed mighty o, and occasionally referred to as the oboat was one of the few essexclass aircraft carriers completed after world war ii for the united states navy. It is open to all crew members, attached air groups and u. The warships were conventionallypowered, carried selfdefense armament, and housed up to 100 aircraft of various types. Uss oriskany cva34 us navy korean war project page 1. Our standard 20x24 canvas print has an images size of 14x18 with a 3 border. According to the oriskany cruise book, the warship, after turning north along the. Welcome to the official home of the uss oriskany cvcva34. Uss oriskany cva34 1970 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay.

Uss oriskany cva34 the fall of 1971 off the coast of. Uss oriskany cv34 was an aircraft carrier commissioned in the united states navy. Founded in 1966, the oriskany museum collects, interprets, and researches the battle of oriskany, the village of oriskany, and our namesake aircraft carrier, uss oriskany. While still incomplete her construction was suspended 12 august 1947. Nitro oriskany2 official home of the uss nitro association. Uss oriskany dive charters are running daily, and we can accommodate groups or individuals. Photo and escorts id thanks to enterprise westpac 197273 cruise book, via bob. The ship was named for the battle of oriskany during the revolutionary war. We are happy to offer a classic style 5 panel custom us navy aircraft carrier cv 34 uss oriskany embroidered hat. The uss oriskany cva34 fire and munition explosions the.

My father was so very proud of his service aboard the uss oriskany, and the rest of his 26 years servicing in the u. The uss oriskany cva34 fire and munition explosions. Uss oriskany cva34 with aircraft from cvw19 nm including vf191 satans kittens f8j crusaders, vf194 red. Navy and marine military personnel who served aboard the uss oriskany cva34 aircraft carrier. Uss oriskany cv34 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier. Named for the 1777 battle of oriskany which was fought during the american revolution, the carrier was launched on october, 1945, with ida cannon serving as sponsor. I have his cruise book for the south american cruise. Back to uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1972 page. The book contains 256 pages of photos and information specific to the deployment. For photographs of the oriskany as an artificial reef see category. Us navy aircraft navy aircraft carrier anniversary photos 60th anniversary military helicopter military aircraft military life military history jet engine blair oriskany sailors lower aircraft from the flight deck to the hangar bay on an aircraft elevator aboard tha aircraft carrier uss harry s. Hardcover in black and blue leatherette embossed boards. This little 70page book by photo chief giberson contains photos he took in the course of his job onboard the aircraft carrier uss oriskany cva34 during the middle years of.

Uss wiltsie dd716, uss tappahannock ao43, uss oriskany cva 34, uss mars afs1, and uss perkins dd877. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. According to the oriskany cruise book, the warship, after turning north along the coast of chile, steamed through seas so rough that the crew had to sit on the mess hall decks to eat. From the revolutionary battle of 1777 to the uss oriskany cva34 and the oriskany museum and reunion association dedicated to preserving this important piece of american history. Vietnam cruise pearl harbor hawaii navy carriers navy aircraft carrier us navy ships flight deck united states navy royal navy battleship. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss oriskany cva34 fire, 26 november 1966 right hand salute.