Constellation returned from the westpac deployment on 3 december 1966. It is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. Coincidentally, just as the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv 64 was beginning her 19th overseas deployment, the u. Uss constellation cva64 underway with carrier air wing nine cvw9, 19711972. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Weve built this interactive map to determine if your ship was inside the zone. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag.
Back to uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1971 72 and cruise bravo cruise book page. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Find people you served with from uss constellation cv 64. Uss constellation cva64 19681969 vietnam warwestpac.
Vietnam war navy patch uss constellation cva 64 aircraft. Uss constellation cva64 1966 westpac cruise book navy ship. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1985, page 10 of 438 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869. The following listing covers port visits for carriers cv, cva, cvan, cvs deployed to vietnam during the conflict. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1971 72 as well as the cruise bravo cruise book as high resolution. Uss constellation cva64 later cv64 great southern cover. Remembering the constellation fire of 1960 the new york times the effective pictures we offer you about iowa album a quality picture can tell you many things. Printing is also easily possible because of the high. No naval tactical aircraft flew low enough to enter clouds of any rainbow agents. Uss constellation 20022003 cruise video unit documents decommissioning invitation.
The law defines service connection to veterans who served in the blue water navy. 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. Now a national historic landmark, she is the last existing civil warera naval vessel and the last sailpowered warship built by the u. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the uss constellation cv64 article. Constellation made her third deployment to the western pacific and vietnam in 1967. I was a young sailor on the same cruise as the author. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. In spring 1971 she welcomed aboard a new air wing, cvw9, and departed san diego on 1.
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Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures. Looking for the ideal uss constellation cva 64 gifts. Feb 20, 2010 i did cruises on ticonderoga cva 14 64 66, an incountry tour in the delta in 71, and 2 cruises in constellation cv 64 7174. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Uss constellation cv 64 the second constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Uss constellation cva64, attack carrier air wing 14, westpac cruise 19681969. Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. The association for former crewmembers, marines and crews families of the navy aircraft carrier, uss constellation cvacv 64.
If you have any photos of interest to the navy nuclear weapons community and that are unclassified now, email them to the webmaster. Roosevelt dime, buffalo nickel, silver dollar, liberty dollar. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Uss constellation again deployed to the western pacific on may 12, 1966, with carrier air wing 15. During 111 days on station, connies aircraft pounded roads, bridges and other targets, attempting to impede the flow of men and war materials south. On june 25, 2019, the blue water navy vietnam veterans act of 2019 was signed into law. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Westpac cruise book 197172 and cruise bravo cruise book westpac cruise book 1973 westpac cruise book 1974 westpac cruise book 1977 westpac. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1985. 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. Forming a vital part of the atlantic and sixth fleet she has become a familiar sight in the various ports of the mediterranean. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Constellation, cva 64, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 196869, 196970, 197172. Uss constellation cva64 underway with carrier air wing nine cvw9, 1971 1972.
The air wing was embarked aboard uss lexington cva 16 at the same time. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 197172 and. Arii07 618073 uss carrier constellation cva64 1 800 scale kit microace. Uss constellation cv64cva64, 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. I have attempted to add to this article an important historical period in the history of the uss constellation when a large group of antiwar activists attempted to focus attention on the ship and achieved much success. Uss constellation cva 64 1961 cruise book great naval images llc on. Uss constellation cv 64, is a kitty hawkclass supercarrier. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book.
The third constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss constellation page. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data. Sources for the information are listed in the text. Uss constellation cva64 vietnam deployment cruise book year. Presenting a wide array of uss constellation available for purchase now on the internet. The configuration of the 15 stars in the original united states national flag. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject.
Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Uss constellation cva64 navy aircraft carrier, aircraft. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Constellation, cva64, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 196869, 196970, 197172. 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 cv 64 jump to navigation jump to search. Feb 12, 2017 video of cv 64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. The collection bibliographies cruise books research guides. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Compiled in august 2003 by the naval aviation history branch, naval warfare division, naval history and heritage command. Uss constellation cva64 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. Uss constellation cva64 fires a terrier surfacetoair.
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Mar 05, 2007 includes sea trials, a visit aboard constellation by chiang kai shek, a change of command ceremony, flight deck activity, replenishment while underway, and numerous scenes of constellation. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Includes sea trials, a visit aboard constellation by chiang kai shek, a change of command ceremony, flight deck activity, replenishment while underway, and numerous scenes of constellation. Aircraft carrier navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv64 products in our ships store. 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. Iserved aboard the uss tom green county lst 1080 1971 home port yokusa japan later served aboad the uss enterprise cvan 197274 steamed the south china sea i served aboard the uss tom green county 1180 lst 1971 homeport was yakuza, japan later 197274 reassigned to the uss. The uss constellation and the last 50star union jack martinez, gregory on.
By september 1971, the ship and her crew, including the air wing, were. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. Constellation cvacv64 association aircraft carrier to be scrapped. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss constellation cva. See more of uss constellation cva cv 64 ships store on facebook. Uss constellation cva cv 64 ships store posts facebook. When uss constellation reached the scheduled end of her westpac cruise, the navy ordered the ship to remain in the western pacific. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. 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. Uss constellation cv64 simple english wikipedia, the. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Her primary peace time missions are that of training and good will. Navy uss constellation cva64 yankee station ship patch.
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