March 10, 1980 uss saratoga and embarked airwing cvw17 departed on their 16th mediterranean underway period. Uss kalamazoo aor6 from the bridge wing of the uss thomas c. Navy mobile construction battalion 24 cruise book desert shield storm 1990 1991. The uss saratoga cva60 named after famous battle of saratoga. As of 1 january 1974, saratoga was on active duty with the atlantic fleet. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Navy fast combat support ship uss seattle aoe3 alongside the aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv 60 following an underway replenishment.
If anyone has an information as to how i might obtain the 8586 uss saratoga cruise book, i would be so grateful. An illustrated history of the legendary aircraft carrier, 19271946 schiffer military history hardcover october 1, 1996 by john fry author visit amazons john fry page. Guestbook archive uss saratoga museum foundation, inc. From there she sailed for the united states, via singapore, and arrived at mayport on february 1973. Uss saratoga cvcvacvb60, was the second of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. Stationed aboard the super sara from late 1988 until 1991 in the aimd. The most recent was the uss saratoga, commissioned as a us naval attack aircraft carrier cva60 in 1956 and retired from service in 1994. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, ranger had the distinction of being the first us carrier built from the beginning as an angleddeck ship. Saratoga s 21st mediterranean deployment, which began 6 may 1992, was much more than normal operations in the med. Saratoga, with assigned carrier air wing 17 cvw17, was deployed to the mediterranean sea and the red sea during the 1991 gulf war from 7 august 1990 to 28 march 1991. Saratoga departed yankee station for subic bay on 7 january 1973. The last of the best usafes 38th trs 19521991, part two. The aegis cruiser completed its sevenandahalf month deployment protecting the battle force from any iraqi air strikes. Stroh in c ommand for the next several months saratoga conducted various engineering flight steering structural and gunnery tests.
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. The most recent was the uss saratoga, commissioned as a us naval attack aircraft carrier cva60 in 1956 and retired from service in 1994 stats. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Cv60 as it is launched during operation desert storm, 1 february 1991. Does any one know where i could get a 71 med cruise book. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960 abraham lincoln cvn72 1993 acadia ad42 1985, 1991 adair apa91 1946 adirondack agc15 1952 admiral w. In june 1988 independence completed the service life extension program slep at the philadelphia naval shipyard. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. Abraham lincoln cvn72 198890, 1991, 1993, 199495, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 200203, 200405, 2006, 2008, 201011, 201112. Publishing cruisebooks since 1991, they have partnered with the naval historical foundation to provide access, for current.
On 18 august she sailed for guantanamo and her shakedown cruise. On 21 january 1991, an f14 tomcat of vf103 aboard saratoga, was shot down by a surfacetoair missile. On 19 december she reentered the new york naval shipyard and remained there until 28. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. After seven months and 21 days, 11,700 arrested landings, 12,700 sorties flown, 36,382 miles traveled and a record six suez canal transits, saratoga returned home 28 march to a heros welcome. Adams, president, along with fellow officers, charlie cavell, john moose pope, and mario lombardi for the benefit of shipmates who served on uss springfield cl66, clg7 and sbn761 to foster communication, maintain friendships and increase camaraderie. The fifth saratoga cv 60 was laid down on 16 december 1952 by the new york naval shipyard, new york city, n. Got to hang with these hall of fame players as the official photographer as they toured the battle group vida blue, cesar cedeno, andy etchebarren, bert campaneris, joe crazy charboneau, and len barker. Several years ago, his cruise book was stolen, and he has been trying to locate one. The uss saratoga aircraft carrier, with more than 4,500 servicemen aboard, arrived outside the port friday morning for a recreational stop away from its duties in the red sea as part of operation.
Saratoga sailed from mayport, florida january 1976 for another med cruise. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a night landing off the. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Cv 60 also took part in operations during the lebanon crisis. Outstanding uss saratoga cv60 19901991 operation desert shielddesert storm cruise book. Uss saratogacv60 op desert shielddesert storm 9091. After much deliberation the uss saratoga association executive board has voted to cancel the 2020 reunion scheduled for october in san diego due to the uncertainty of the current pandemic. The fourth navy ship to be named in honor of the state of new york, she was later. Saratogas saratogas technicians who work behind photographers. Uss roosevelt cvn 71 naval cruise book, class of 1991. Uss saratoga 1 august 14, 1990 february 2, 1991 youtube. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, us navy and aircraft.
Uss saratoga cv 3 wwii cruise book cdrom january 1, 2005 by great naval images author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Saratoga, with assigned carrier air wing 17 cvw17, was deployed to the mediterranean sea and the red sea during the 1991 gulf war from 7 august 1990 to 28 march 1991 date. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a night landing off the western coast of north africa. Uss saratoga was the fifth ship in the navy to bear the name. The uss saratoga cva60 there have been six us navy ships named after the historic battle of saratoga. Puget sound ad 38 naval cruise book, class of 1991, page 8 of 192 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. You need to be a member of uss saratoga cva60 to add comments. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The following information was provided by edward l. Apr 22, 2016 deployed august 7, 1990 returned home port march 28, 1991 extended deployment 7 months, 21 days operation desert shield operation desert storm beginning at time mark 11. Uss saratoga cvcvacvb60, was the second of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for.
Their most recent program enhancements expand the traditional cruisebook to include interactive dvds, ebooks and online downloads. Huge variety of navy cruise book at wonderful prices. Commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 60, the saratoga was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 60 on june 30, 1972. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Uss saratoga cv60 the fifth saratoga cv60 was laid down on 16 december 1952 by the new york naval shipyard new york city n. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us. Uss saratoga cv 60 operation desert storm cruise book 199091.
Desert shield and desert storm this is a memories video converted from vhs that i made aboard the uss saratoga. 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. The ship was taking a break from being in the red sea. Navy ship, and the second aircraft carrier, to be named for the battles of saratoga in the american revolutionary war. Sailors from the uss saratoga cv60 who drowned in a ferry accident on the way back to the ship at anchor on december 22, 1990, at the israeli port of haifa in the mediterranean sea. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Apr 30, 2016 desert shield and desert storm this is a memories video converted from vhs that i made aboard the uss saratoga. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale.
On 16 january, uss san jacinto made naval history by firing the first tomahawk cruise missile in combat to support air strikes by uss john f. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. On board her was vs22 with the first deployment of the s3a antisubmarine aircraft. Saratogas 21st mediterranean deployment, which began 6 may 1992, was much more than normal operations in the med. Several years ago, his cruise book was stolen, and he has been trying to locate one ever since. On the back cover of the 19741975 med cruise book there is a dedication to these four men who were killed. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990.
Kennedy, uss saratoga and uss america battle groups and 52 coalition ships, with 70 million gallons of diesel and jet fuel, and thousands of tons of ammunition and general stores by. The seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. Uss springfield bluejackets, inc the uss springfield bluejackets, inc is a reunion organization formed in 1991 by john w. She was renamed saratoga on 16 february 1911, to make the name new york available for the battleship new york bb34. Uss austin lpr4 1991 marg1 cruise book mediterranean sea 24th meu marines.
Here you can download the uss saratoga cv 60 mediterranean cruise book 1994 as a high resolution. Uss saratoga cv60 final deployment cruise book year log 1994 u s navy. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. Uss saratoga cv60 1984 mediterranean deployment log cruise book cruisebook. The last of the best usafes 38th trs 1952 1991, part two. Aerial view of uss saratoga cva60 at new york navy yard in may 1956.
Saratoga honors 21 drowning victims the washington. I served on the super sara from august 1987 to august 1991 in the air dept. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft carrier and navy ships. Uss new york acr2ca2 was the second united states navy armored cruiser so designated. Uss saratoga cv60 mediterranean deployment cruise book. Uss saratoga cv60 mediterranean deployment cruise book year. Uss independence cv 62 was commissioned as a forrestal class attack aircraft carrier cva 62 at the brooklyn naval shipyard, new york, on january 10, 1959. Uss roosevelt cvn 71 naval cruise book, class of 1991, cover has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Her first trip out took her to the norwegian sea to participate in nato exercises. Saratoga association is to perpetuate and honor the memory of two great fighting ships, and to hold an annual reunion of saratoga shipmates in order to enable members to maintain contact with other shipmates.
Saratoga received one battle star for service in the vietnamese conflict. Vf31 vf103 va75 va37 va105 rvah1 vaw123 hs7 hc7 det 110 vmcj2 det. Due to the unusually protracted construction of maine, new york was actually the first armored cruiser to enter u. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Uss saratoga acr2 the cruiser spent the next five years in the far east. Southern atlantic indian ocean western pacific vietnam. Uss saratoga was the second ship in the forrestal class and the second super carrier in the world. This was the first day that the ship was visiting haifa.
Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us navy. Saratoga cva60 apparently taken at the time of her shakedown cruise see above. It would be so wonderful to be able to surprise him with a copy. The sixth ship using the name saratoga was built at the new york naval shipyard and commissioned on 14 april 1956.
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