Uss valley forge cv45 uss valley forge, a 27,100ton ticonderoga class aircraft carrier, was built at philadelphia, pennsylvania, paid for by a special war bond drive in that city. Uss valley forge cv45 pearl harbor yokuska, japan task force 77. Cv 45 valley forge valley forge cv 45 built with money raised by the citizens of philadelphia in a special war bond drive was laid down on 7 september 1944 by the philadelphia navy yard. We very much appreciate your continued orders as we all navigate. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Proudly represent your ship with the uss valley forge cv 45 hat. Uss valley forge lph8 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1968 navy. Donated to the aircraft carrier hornet foundation for use as a museum on 26 may 1998. Find artie 3000 robot, kinderbot, botzee, and more for christmas. Uss valley forge cv 45 crewmen use flight deck tractors with power brooms to sweep snow from the carriers flight deck, during operations off korea, circa early 1951. Uss valley forge cv45 19511952 korean war cruise book. For further views of valley forges activities in 19541960, and links to other views taken during this time, see.
Uss valley forge cv45 crewmen use flight deck tractors with power brooms to sweep snow from the carriers flight deck, during operations off korea, circa early 1951. Valley forge was serving in the far east in 1950 and was the first american fleet carrier to take part in the korean war. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss valley forge cv45 four f8f bearcat fighters fly past.
Uss valley forge for sale military collectibles for sale. Uss valley forge cv 45 1947 1948 world cruise memory. Motion models uss valley forge cv45 please click on picture to view pictures full size. Valley forge cvcvacvs45lph8, an essex class aircraft carrier, was the first ship of the united states navy named for valley forge, the 17771778 winter encampment of general george washingtons continental army. Uss valley forge cv 45 1951 1952 korean cruise book. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. My grandfather, hugh william clarke, was on the uss valley forge cv45 between november 20, 1951 and july 3, 1952. She completed the cruise on 18 march and returned to philadelphia for postshakedown. This photo came out of a photo album dated around 1955.
Thirtytwo ships were ordered, but as world war ii wound down, six were canceled before construction, and two. Grumman a6e intruder 198491 grumman ka6d intruder 198491 deployments. Uss constellation cv64 will be the latest carrier to meet the scrappers. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Year books korea guestbook if you want your e mail to show. Uss valley forge cv 45 was the final essexclass aircraft carrier to enter service with the us navy. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.
Valley forge air groups dropped some 3,700 tons of bombs on the enemy before the ship left the korean coast and returned tosan diego on 25 june 1953. Media in category uss valley forge cv45 the following 50 files are in this category, out of 50 total. Uss valley forge cv 45 crewmen participate in a snowball fight, while clearing snow from the carriers flight deck during operations off korea, circa early 1951. In may 1950, she again deployed to the western pacific. Here you can download the uss valley forge cvs 45 atlantic fleet cruise book 195356 as a high resolution. Uss valley forge cva 45 korean cruise book 195253 did you serve aboard uss valley forge cv 45. Uss valley forge was built at philadelphia, pennsylvania, after a war bond fundraiser there. Though intended for use during world war ii, the carrier was not completed until late 1946, long after hostilities had ended. Uss columbus ca 74 cruise book log 1948 1949 cd navy. Uss valley forge cv 45 pearl harbor yokuska, japan task force 77. The essex class was a class of aircraft carriers of the united states navy. Proudly represent your ship with the uss valley forge cv45 hat.
After a westcoast overhaul, valley forge was transferred to the atlantic fleet and reclassified, this time to an antisubmarine warfare support carrier, and redesignated cvs45. Forge as an antisubmarine warfare support carrier cvs, circa 19541955. Uss valley forge cv45 uss valley forge, a 27,100ton. Uss valley forge cv 45 19461971 the uss valley forge weighed in at 27,100 tons. Uss valley forge actions and activities as an asw carrier, 19541960. Media in category aboard uss valley forge cv45 the following 42 files are in this category, out of 42 total. Crewmen on board the uss valley forge cvs 45 spell out the ships nickname. Named for the revolutionary war encampment of the same name, this ship was commissioned in november 1946. For links to additional views related to uss valley forge, see. The carriers served in world war ii, as well as the korean war, vietnam war and cold war, though some. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. My grandfather, hugh william clarke, was on the uss valley forge cv 45 between november 20, 1951 and july 3, 1952. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy.
I am looking for any shipmates that possibly remember him or want to make a connection with someone who lived through the same things as you. Because of the wide use of asbestos, veterans who served on these ships were at a high risk of exposure, and as a result, account for about 30% of mesothelioma diagnoses today. You will have to put your e mail at the end of your text. Uss valley forge cv 45 world cruise book 194748 did you serve aboard uss valley forge cv 45. Uss valley forge cv 45 1951 1952 korean cruise book great naval images llc on. This 60minute dvd documents the history of uss valley forge from 1949 to 1966. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss. Valley forge cva45, korean 19511952, war deployment cruise book year log u. Structured hat embroidered patch with uss valley forge cv45 and ship image adjustable snapback closure. Uss valley forge cv45 us navy korean war project page 2.
Structured hat embroidered patch with uss valley forge cv 45 and ship image adjustable snapback closure. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss valley forge was one of the essex class aircraft carrier and the first. This essex class aircraft carrier was built in philadelphia, pennsylvania in 1944 on the philadelphia navy yard. Uss valley forge cv45 at gibraltar during her cruise around the world, circa. On 3,july 1950, the uss valley forge cv45, at 0500, from the yellow sea, began lauching combat strikes against hostile airfields in and around the north korean capital city of pyongyang. Uss valley forge cv45 flight operations near korea, 1949. Uss valley forge cvs 45 1954 1956 cruise book great naval images llc on. Feb 27, 2007 uss valley forge cv45, lph8 militaryvideocom. Focusing on a bunch of valley book and related products available for sale. Uss leyte cvs32 cv32 1955 ship aircraft carrier memorial day sea dinner menu.
Aft view of uss valley forge cv45 underway in 1950. On 3,july 1950, the uss valley forge cv 45, at 0500, from the yellow sea, began lauching combat strikes against hostile airfields in and around the north korean capital city of pyongyang. Uss valley forge cv45 uss valley forge, a 27,100ton tico. May 1950 december 1950 with cvg5 aboard uss valley forge cv 45 may 1951 august 1951 with cvg19 aboard uss princeton cv 37 june 1952 february 1953 with atg2 aboard uss essex cv 9.
Uss valley forge cvs 45 atlantic fleet cruise book 195356. She completed the cruise on 18 march and returned to philadelphia for post shakedown overhaul. Uss valley forge cv cvacvs 45 and lph8 selected views. Details about 1955 navy oiler ao60 nantahala refuels cvs45 uss valley forge original. The ship was the first us navy ship to bear the name, and was named after valley forge, the 17771778 winter encampment of general george washingtons continental army. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss valley forge cruise book after world war ii. Here is our uss valley forge cv45 jacket, ball cap, and decal with more products coming in the future for you, or your navy friends. The uss valley forge cv45 was commissioned in november of 1946 and was the first to have its name. Uss valley forge cv cvacvs 45, lph8 was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during and shortly after world war ii for the united states navy. Uss valley forge cv 45 uss valley forge, a 27,100ton ticonderoga class aircraft carrier, was built at philadelphia, pennsylvania, paid for by a special war bond drive in that city. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. Built in the early to midtwentieth century, the carriers favored asbestos for its heatresistant properties.
Uss valley forge cv45 was an aircraft carrier commissioned in the united states navy. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. The uss valley forge was one of the 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during and after wwii. Commissioned in november 1946, she transferred to the pacific fleet in the following year. Uss valley forge cvcvacvs45, lph8 was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during and shortly after world war ii for the united states navy. The launch point was only 100 miles from chinese communist airfields on the shantung peninsula, and less than 200 miles from the. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss valley forge cvs 45 cruise book during this time period. Photo is dated 8 may 1951, but valley forge ended her second korean war deployment in late march of that year.
Uss valley forge cv45 recovers f4u and f9f aircraft during korean war. Recommissioning cruise book 1954 55 mediterranean cruise 1955 56. We are still operating and accepting and fulfilling orders during this uncertain time in a safe and socially responsible manner. The essex class was a line of aircraft carriers of the united states navy that constituted the 20th centurys most numerous class of capital ships. Uss valley forge cv 45 cruise book log 194748 cd navy.
Uss philippine sea cv 47 cruise book log 1946 48 cd. Uss valley forge cv45 was the final essexclass aircraft carrier to enter service with the us navy. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. We are a small family owned business, and our remote team consists of other small families. Uss valley forge cv 45 about to depart trincomalee, ceylon sri lanka. Misouri bb63, korean 19521953, war deployment cruise book year log. After a westcoast overhaul, valley forge was transferred to the atlantic fleet and reclassified, this time to an antisubmarine warfare support carrier, and redesignated cvs 45. Uss valley forge cvs45 1954 1955 1956 atlantic fleet cruise book. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Plane parked in the foreground is a f4u4 corsair fighter. By june, valley forge s trainbusting skyraiders, corsairs, and panthers had severed c ommunist rail line s in at least 5,346 places. In these cases, the name of the contributor is mentioned on the cruise books index page. Uss valley forge cg 50 guided missile cruiser ticonderoga.
Uss valley forge cv 45 navy coaches embroidered lightweight jacket. The class consisted of 24 vessels, which came in shorthull and longhull versions. Thirtytwo ships were ordered, but as world war ii wound down, six were canceled before construction, and two were canceled after construction had begun. It was probably shot in 1949 and probably near korea. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Uss valley forge cvs 45 mediterranean cruise book 1960. An essexclass aircraft carrier, uss shangrila cv38 entered service in 1944. Valley forge returned to the united states in the summer of 1952 but was again deployed to the far east late in the year. Aircraft carriers, which are critical for transporting and deploying aircrafts by sea during wartime, were once made with asbestos.
Uss valley forge cv45 us navy korean war project page 1. Uss valley forge cvcvacvs45 and lph8 selected views. To order this or any other model, please call 18008663172 from 10 am to 5. Uss valley forge cv 45 1947 1948 world cruise memory book. Browse a comprehensive variety of valley forge in stock and ready for shipping here. Uss valley forge cv45 navy coaches embroidered lightweight jacket. Va55 warhorses attack squadron atkron five five us navy. Crewmen on board the uss valley forge cvs45 spell out the ships nickname. Cv 45 valley forge valley forge cv45 built with money raised by the citizens of philadelphia in a special war bond drive was laid down on 7 september 1944 by the philadelphia navy yard. Showcasing valley forge on sale now on the internet.
Uss valley forge cv45 19511952 korean war cruise book ebay. Uss valley forge cvs 45 mediterranean cruise book 1960 did you serve aboard uss valley forge cv 45. Uss valley forge cvs 45 1954 1956 cruise book log cd. In october 1952, she was reclassified an attack carrier and redesignated cva 45. Threats of exposure continue from these ships for shipyard workers today, as these world war ii ships continue to be retired or repaired for historical purposes. Uss valley forge cvcvacvs45, lph8 was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built. Uss valley forge cv45 19461971 the uss valley forge weighed in at 27,100 tons. Valley forge was slated to become a museum after she was decommissioned in 1970, but funding fell through, and she was sold to. Edgar payne sketch monument valley original pencil drawing authentic wbook. After making a round the world cruise in the late 1940s, the ship was deployed to the western. Valcour avp55 1952, 1953, 1955, 1965 valdez ff1096 1976 valley forge cv45 1948, 1952, 1956 valley forge cvs45 1960 valley forge lph8 1962, 1966, 1969 valley forge cg50 1986 van voorhis de1028 1966 vancouver lpd2 1967, 1970, 1973, 1977, 1980, 1984, 1991 vandegrift ffg48 1988 vandegrift ffg43 1990 vernon county lst1161 1972. Uss valley forge was one of the essex class aircraft carrier and the first commissioned ship in the navy name after the locality in chester county, pa. Uss valley forge cg 50 is assisted toward the pier by tugs at naval station, san diego as the guided missile cruiser returns.
Valley forge cv45 naval history and heritage command. Uss valley forge cv45 about to depart trincomalee, ceylon sri lanka. Valley forge made a cruise to australia and the far east early in 1948 and then steamed the rest of the way around the world. Valley forge cvcvacvs45lph8, an essex class aircraft carrier, was the first ship of the united states navy named for valley forge, the 17771778 winter encampment of general george washingtons continental army valley forge, built with money raised by the citizens of philadelphia, pennsylvania, in a special war bond drive, was laid down on 7 september 1944 at the philadelphia navy. For further views of valley forge s activities in 19541960, and links to other views taken during this time, see. By june, valley forges trainbusting skyraiders, corsairs, and panthers had severed c ommunist rail line s in at least 5,346 places. Uss valley forge cg50 20022003 westpac cruise book. Asbestos on aircraft carriers list of affected ships. The 20th centurys most numerous class of capital ship, the class consisted of 24 vessels, which came in shorthull and longhull versions. Check out our uss valley forge cv 45 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates.
Browse valley book available for purchasing here online. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Valley forge was serving in the far east in 1950 and was the first american fleet carrier to take part in the korean. It was launched in 1945, sponsored by the wife of a commandant of the marine corps. Details about uss valley forge cv45 19511952 korean war cruise book. One of over 20 essexclass carriers built for the us navy during world war ii, it joined the us pacific fleet and supported allied operations during the final phases of the islandhopping campaign across the pacific. Us navy aircraft carrier cv 45 uss valley forge photo.