Uss constellation cv64 photos and history a us navy usn f14d tomcat, fighter squadron two vf2, bounty hunters, makes a hard landing on the deck of the usn kitty hawk class aircraft carrier uss constellation after returning from a mission in support of operation iraqi freedom. The collection bibliographies cruise books research guides. The ship commenced her final sea trials january 16, 1962 and returned to. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after. Tells a lot about the uss constellations story and missions. In 1999 the uss constellation was deployed for a nineteenth time to conduct exercises but also to monitor the rising tensions between north and south korea. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Cva cv 64 constellation connie americas flag ship after completing one of the most successful workup schedules in navy history, constellation departed san. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss constellation cva 64 cruise book during this peacetime era.
Uss constellation cv 64 photos and history a us navy usn f14d tomcat, fighter squadron two vf2, bounty hunters, makes a hard landing on the deck of the usn kitty hawk class aircraft carrier uss constellation after returning from a mission in support of operation iraqi freedom. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and officially as americas flagship. Uss constellation ends final voyage at the port of brownsville duration. Like her famous namesakes, uss constellation cv 64 has a proud and distinguished record. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
It was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. The service men and women aboard the uss constellation aircraft carrier were put at risk of. She returned from her 21 st final overseas deployment in 2003 and was decommissioned in san diego. In 1999, she was sent to korea to monitor escalating tensions. The above uss constellation cv 64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv 64 or. Here you can still get some of those items you may have lost or never took the time to buy aboard the uss constellation cva 64.
Uss constellation cva64 the deck logs project was undertaken by members of the original blue water navy vietnam veterans association to document when certain ships were within vietnam territorial seas defined as 12 miles from baseline. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members. While the uss constellation heroically served in vietnam and the persian gulf, during her over 40year career, she also endured a number of fires and explosions that ultimately led to the deaths of hundreds of crewmembers, shipbuilders and battleship repair workers. Uss constellation cva64 commissioned attack aircraft carrier cva 27 october 1961. Constellations second deployment began on 5 may 1964. Mar 01, 2004 constellation s second deployment began on 5 may 1964. The aircraft carrier, constellation served gallantly throughout four generations to protect our national security and interests abroad while maintaining free passage through the pacific and indian. Uss constellation cva cv 64 ships store posts facebook. Uss constellation cv64 redesignated carrier cv 1 july 1975 decommissioned 7 august 2003 struck from naval register 2 december 2003 naval covers.
Uss constellation cv64 flight deck video 1989a youtube. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. The uss constellation cv 64, nicknamed connie, was ordered for the u. The navy is kinda considering reactivating the ex kitty hawk to meet president trumps expanded ship navy, but most likely will be scrapped in brownsville as she was finally stricken on oct 20, 2017. Also known as connie, the uss constellation cv 64 was a u. The san diegobased aircraft carrier returned to homeport oct.
While the uss constellation heroically served in vietnam and the persian gulf, during her over 40year career, she also endured a number of fires and explosions that ultimately led to the deaths of hundreds of crewmembers, shipbuilders and. Seeking deck logs of uss constellation cva64 history hub. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. We searched the national archives catalog and located the logbooks of u. Navy aircraft carrier uss constellation cv 64 including information about asbestos exposure for workers. Uss constellation cv64 with carrier air wing cvw 2, 18 june17 december 1999. Herter, wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27.
In retaliation for this aggression on the high seas by north vietnam, president johnson, on 5 august, directed the navy to strike bases used by the north vietnamese naval craft. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 197172 as well as the cruise bravo cruise book as high resolution. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Uss constellation cv 64 off the coast of san diego 1970. Uss constellation cva 64 cruise book westpac vietnam war cruise 1968 1969 connies fourth vietnam deployment with carrier air wing fourteen embarked includes identified division and air wing photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The air wing was embarked aboard uss lexington cva 16 at the same time. Cva cv 64 constellation connie americas flag ship after completing one of the most successful workup schedules in navy history, constellation departed san diego on june 18, 1999.
Built at the new york naval shipyard as the second ship in the kitty hawk class of aircraft carriers, uss constellation cv 64 was christened october 8, 1960, by mrs. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on 30 june 1975. Herter, ships sponsor, presented the officers and men with a traditional commissioning plaque. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Ea6b prowler aircraft of vaq1 assigned to the uss constellation cva 64, caw9, in flight refueling from an a7e of va146 while flying over the carrier somewhere over the south china sea. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. It is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. Unfollow uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uss constellation cv64 being scrapped in brownsville. Uss constellation cv64 flight deck video with music from ships tv system from 1989. The second constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n.
June 18, 1999 after completing one of the most successful workup schedules. Navy aircraft carriers and carrierbased squadrons in the western pacific westpac andvietnam 19641975 uss constellation cva64 with cvw14 11 aug 1969 to 8 may 1970 vf142 f4j vf143 f4j va27 a7a va85 a6a a6b va97 a7a rvah7 ra. Constellation departed san diego on 18 june 1999 for the korean peninsula to monitor the. Navy ships and stations, 1941 1983 in the records of the bureau of naval personnel record group 24 that include the deck logs of the uss constellation cva64 when it was deployed during the vietnam war. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, go navy and navy ships. Uss constellation cv64 simple english wikipedia, the. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states and the only naval vessel ever authorized to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. This wellresearched book traces the history of the uss constellation, which was built as a frigate, launched in 1797, and initially charged with battling privateers that threatened u.
Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. The contract for the third constellation cva64 was awarded on 1. Navy to bear her name, kitty hawkclass cva later cv uss constellation cva 64 was laid down at new york naval shipyard. The uss constellation and the last 50star union jack. She was rebuilt as a sloop in 1854 and, in 1999, restored to her 1854 glory and docked in baltimore harbor. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Aircraft handling supervisors plan the respotting of aircraft while operating in south china sea, august 1964. I was with the blue diamonds va146 at nas lemoore, ca. Uss constellation cv 64, is a kitty hawkclass supercarrier. The second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. The products offered here are not endorsed or sponsored by any governmental organization and all logos and designs are not.
What a cool site, you seem to have done all the right stuff with this site. Uss constellation cva64 uss constellation was commissioned in new york city october 27, 1961. She was sent to brownsville, texas in 2015 to be scrapped. Uss constellation cv 64 the second constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. I also did a wespac cruise aboard the uss constallation cv64. The navy is kinda considering reactivating the ex kitty hawk to meet president trumps expanded ship navy, but most likely will be scrapped in. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and. As ranger steamed from the western seaboard, some 60 attack sorties rose from the decks of ticonderoga cva14 and constellation cva64. The restoration will allow a new generation of americans to learn about the important role constellation had in our nations history. Command history uss constellation cva64 cia foia foia. Westpac cruise book 1999 westpac cruise book 2001 final cruise book 20022003. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Navy ships and stations, 1941 1983 in the records of the bureau of naval personnel record group 24 that include the deck logs of the uss constellation cva 64 when it was deployed during the vietnam war.
Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Constellation cvacv 64 association our organization is dedicated to one of the greatest warships to ever serve in the united states navy. Her keel was laid down at brooklyn navy yard on september 14, 1957. Uss constellation cva64 ea6b prowler aircraft of vaq. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Uss constellation cva64 navy aircraft carrier, aircraft. Uss constellation cva 64 historycentral historys home. Apr 06, 2011 uss constellation cv 64 off the coast of san diego 1970. The vietnam war era covered by the analysis is january 1962 through may 1975. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 197172 and. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. See photos, profile pictures and albums from uss constellation cv64. Uss constellation cv 64, a supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states.
You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Cv 62 uss independence, cv 63 uss kitty hawk, cv 64 uss constellation, cv 61 uss ranger. Arii07 618073 uss carrier constellation cva64 1800 scale kit microace 4. As constellation prepared for her 1999 deployment, tensions were. Arii07 618073 uss carrier constellation cva64 1800 scale kit microace. May 18, 2016 maritimequest uss constellation cva 64 cv 64 page 1. Dec 20, 2015 uss constellation cv 64 1993 cruise duration. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures. She relieved kitty hawk cva 63 on station in the gulf of tonkin off vietnam on 8 june, and embarked carrier air wing cvw 14 air groups had been redesignated air wings on 20 december 1963 flew armed photoreconnaissance missions over laos until july. Uss constellation cva 64 uss constellation was commissioned in new york city october 27, 1961. She was launched on october 8, 1960 and commissioned on.
Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss constellation page. The third constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Artisan owl officially licensed uss constellation cv64 embroidered navy blue baseball cap. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961.
Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1999 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. In 1999 the uss constellation was deployed for a nineteenth time to conduct exercises but. Connie, as her crew affectionately calls her, has almost 38 years of service, which has seen her sail into harms way from yankee station off the coast. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and officially as. Naval history store department of the navy order of battle for u. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. The products offered here are not endorsed or sponsored by any governmental organization and all logos and designs are not ed and remain within the public domain.
One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985. Uss constellation cva64 fires a terrier surfacetoair missile in the early 1960s. Seeing your photos sure brought back a lot of memories. Constellation iii cva64 naval history and heritage navy. Uss constellation cva64 19681969 vietnam warwestpac cruise. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book this book is in almost new condition with a little bit of ware, but in great condition for a 53 year old cruisebook. Maritimequest uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board. Media in category uss constellation cv 64 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Uss constellation cruise books currently for sale on ebay.
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