Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1969 did you serve aboard uss oriskany cva 34. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss oriskany cv 34 cruise book during this time period. 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. May 18, 2016 10 years later after sinking, the aircraft carrier uss oriskany is a healthy reef the naval warship has a storied past, a fascinating present, and a promising future. Sh e remained in a state of preservation until after the outbreak of hostilities in korea in june 1950 then was rushed to completion. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Navy a brief history of aircraft carriers uss oriskany cv 34. Navy aircraft carriers uss enterprise cvan65, uss america cva66 and uss oriskany cva34 cruise together in close formation in the south china sea, soon after the end of u. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. I have his cruise book for the south american cruise. Home starfighter decals 1540 decals 54018 uss oriskany cva34 wcvg16 196668. Following voyage repairs and readiness training along the california coast that summer, oriskany departed san francisco on 14 september 1953 for her second cruise to the far east.
Ceremony on deck with scouts in front of the ships island. Here you will find information related to oriskany creek, new york and the rich history that follows it. 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. Relieved by valley forge cva 45, oriskany departed korea on 22 april, touched at yokosuka, and then sailed for home on 2 may, arriving at san diego on 18 may. Oriskany museum 420 utica st, oriskany, new york 424 rated 3. You also may be interested in the cruise book for the uss oriskany covering 1953 through. It slid across the deck, severed the arresting cables and went over the side. 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.
Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. Air wings that had detached from west coastbased us naval air stations and were assigned to the oriskany for the duration of one westpac cruise. With operations focusing further south, the only pilot loss of the cruise took place on 20 july 1969 when lt. Janeiro and, on 29 june, became the first american aircraft carrier to sail around cape horn. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. On december 1972, while landing aboard uss oriskany cva34, the crusader struck the ramp of the flight deck and damaged its landing gear. You have aweighed anchor at the official homepage of the uss oriskany, cv cva 34. Navy and marine military personnel who served aboard the uss oriskany cva34 aircraft carrier. 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 the usvietnam conflict. The original oriskany was released in 1968 as kit h370. Uss oriskany cva 34 uss oriskany cva 34 when and where are they going to sink this boat. Navy and marine military personnel who served aboard the uss oriskany cva34.
My father was so very proud of his service aboard the uss oriskany, and the rest of his 26 years servicing in the u. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. Motion models uss oriskany cva34 please click on picture to view pictures full size. The ship was named for the revolutionary war battle of oriskany the history of oriskany differs considerably from that of her sister ships. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. 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 cv34 oriskany cva34 an attack aircraft carrier was laid down 1 may 1944 by the new york naval shipyard launched october 1945. 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 cv cva 34 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. This category contains files about the uss oriskany cv34 up to her sinking on 17 may 2006. Art giberson, a retired navy chief photographers mate. 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. Uss oriskany cv34 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier. The personnel office had called, informing me that my sea duty orders were in. For photographs of the oriskany as an artificial reef see category. Exuss oriskany being sunk as an artificial reef off pensacola, florida. May 15, 2006 former navy gunnersmate and uss oriskany cva 34 plank owner, mike hajek jr. 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 cvcva34 essex class aircraft carrier us navy. 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. Oriskany was on station when uss forrestal cva 59 had a major shipboard fire on 29 july 1967 and was one of the first on the scene with assistance.
It was named in honor of the battle of oriskany during the war of independence of the united states he suffered, october 26, 1966 a serious accident during the vietnam war. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, aircraft and navy aircraft carrier. 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. Bombs are jettisoned from the hangar deck of uss oriskany cva 34, during the fire which killed 44 of her crewmen off vietnam on 26 october 1966. A oneofakind diving experience, the sunken aircraft carrier uss oriskany is the largest artificial reef in the world. Lots of photo ops, you will see tons of large aj, sharks, baracooda, plus the ship itself is laden with coral, and lots of small wildlife. Uss oriskany cva34 19731974 westpac cruise book ebay. Relieved by valley forge cva45, oriskany departed korea on 22 april, touched at yokosuka, and then sailed for home on 2 may, arriving at san diego on 18 may. 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. 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. Nitro oriskany2 official home of the uss nitro association. I was very happy when it arrived as i have a lot of happy memories of my oriskany when i built it as a kid.
Welcome to the official home of the uss oriskany cvcva34. Built shortly after world war ii, the mighty o served primarily in the pacific, earning two battle stars for service in the korean war and ten battle stars for service in the vietnam war. While still incomplete her construction was suspended 12 august 1947. The ship was named for the battle of oriskany during the revolutionary war. Uss oriskany cva34 comments are below seventh fleet ships replenishing in the south china sea, may 1969.
Uss oriskany cvcva34, nicknamed the oboat, was an essexclass aircraft carrier of the united states navy, named for the revolutionary war battle of oriska. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1970, 11 september 1970. Uss oriskany cva34 1969 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay. Navy aircraft carriers uss enterprise cvan65, uss america cva 66 and uss oriskany cva 34 cruise together in close formation in the south china sea, soon after the end of u. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy ships and navy aircraft carrier. Would enjoy hearing from anyone that was on the oriskany or the naval air station at miramar prior to the cruise. Uss oriskany cv34 was an aircraft carrier commissioned in the united states navy. 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. Custom made for the new york state parks department museum, oriskany new york. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation.
It is one of revells ssp selected subjects program limited production kits, advertised as a onetime offer. The uss oriskany cv 34 was an aircraft carrier of the essex class belonging to the u. Uss oriskany cva34 fire, 26 november 1966 right hand salute. In cleaning out his house i have come across mementos and cruise books. Uss oriskany cva34 us navy korean war project page 1.
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. Designed for the revell essex class 27c upgrade angled deck aircraft carrier kit. Here you can download the uss oriskany cv 34 westpac cruise book 197576 as a high resolution. Uss oriskany cv34 project gutenberg selfpublishing. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him, and maybe a few stories that i wasnt aware of. The uss oriskany is an essexclass aircraft carrier named mighty o by its servicemen. Ive heard miami, gasc offshore state line area, destinpensacola, texascorpuscristi area. Uss oriskany cva34 uss philippine sea cv47 uss point cruz cve119. The warships were conventionallypowered, carried selfdefense armament, and housed up to 100 aircraft of various types. 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. Uss oriskany cva34 us navy korean war project page 3.
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. We are also the official museum of the uss oriskany cvcva34 and proudly display a variety of artifacts on loan from the u. One of the few essexclass carriers to see completion after the war had ended was uss oriskany cv. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1966 did you serve aboard uss oriskany cva 34. Uss oriskany cva34, far east cruise, 14 may15 december 1960. All completed ships survived the conflict and all were retired in the postworld war 2 period. To order this or any other model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. Details about uss oriskany cva34 1969 westpac vietnam cruise book. It is open to all crew members, attached air groups and u. Oriskany cva34, an attack aircraft carrier, was laid down 1 may 1944 by the new york naval shipyard, launched october 1945. The ship was named for the battle of oriskany during the revolutionary war the history of oriskany differs considerably from that of her sister ships. Uss oriskany cva 34 fire, 26 november 1966 right hand salute. I congratulate those whos tireless efforts maintain for us a truly emotional and heartfelt.
Check out our uss oriskany cva 34 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss oriskany cva 34 with carrier air wing 19 cvw19 embarked gulf of tonkin august 1970. 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. The uss oriskany cva34 fire and munition explosions. Here you will find unique history, momentous and other remembrances of the proud history surrounding events, places and, especially, people that follow after the name of oriskany creek in central new york state. One of the few essexclass carriers to see completion after the war had ended was uss oriskany cv 34. The uss oriskany cva34 fire and munition explosions the. Uss oriskany reunion association membership information. Uss oriskany cva 34 sounds like pensacolas the winner. The history of oriskany differs considerably from that of her sister.
Oct 07, 2016 uss oriskany cvcva34, nicknamed the oboat, was an essexclass aircraft carrier of the united states navy, named for the revolutionary war battle of oriska. A f8 crusader from the uss oriskany cva34 intercepts a soviet tu95 bear bomber. Here you can download the uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1970 as a high resolution. 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. Uss oriskany cvcva34 nicknamed mighty o, and occasionally referred to as the oboat. Feel free to document your sea stories about vietnam, life at sea, or.
Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss oriskany page. I was assigned as ordnance officer, uss oriskany cva42, to report. Naval squadron va 923 was a reserve squadron based in st. Uss wiltsie dd716, uss tappahannock ao43, uss oriskany cva 34, uss mars afs1, and uss perkins dd877. 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. I was assigned as ordnance officer, uss oriskany cva 42, to report. 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. Uss oriskany cv cva 34 nicknamed mighty o, 1 and occasionally referred to as the oboat was one of the few essexclass aircraft carriers completed only after world war ii for the united states navy. Uss bronstein de1037, uss corry dd817, uss william c. 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.