Commissioned in november 1943, she left the atlantic in february 1944 to join the war against japan. The hornet had an extraordinary combat record in ww ii, engaging the enemy in the pacific in march 1944, just 21 months after the laying of her keel and the shortest shakedown cruise in navy history 2 weeks. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships office of the chief of naval operations naval history division washington uss hornet viii cv12 cv12. She recommissioned 11 september 1953 and trained in t he caribbean sea before departure from norfolk 11 may 1954 on an 8month global cruise. Construction started on 3rd august 1942, she was originally named uss kearsarge, but was renamed in honor of. Weighing in at 27,100 tons she was a new breed of carrier designed to take the war to japan. Uss hornet cvcvacvs12 is an essexclass aircraft carrier built for the united states navy. Browni ng in command hornet conducted shakedown training off bermuda before departing norfolk 14 february 1944 to join the fast. Browni ng in command hornet conducted shakedown training off bermuda before departing norfolk 14 february 1944 to join the fast carrier. She recommissioned 11 september 1953 and trained in the caribbean sea before departure from norfolk 11 may 1954 on an 8month global cruise.
The uss hornet cv8 was catapulted into the forefront of u. Media relating to the uss hornet cv 12 during its life as an aircraft carrier from 19421989. The most striking external change was the replacement of her original straight deck with a modern angled flight deck, permitting the simultaneous launch and. The uss hornet museum is a museum ship, located on the southernmost pier of the former naval air station alameda in alameda, california, us the museum is composed of the aircraft carrier uss hornet, exhibits from the nasa apollo moon exploration missions, and several retired aircraft from the second world war and the transonic and early supersonic jet propulsion period. Hornet breakfast group the very first breakfast meetings of a group of hornet veterans originated in oxford, ohio in the early 1990s with ken glass providing the direction and leadership. Here is another story from uss hornet and vt2 veteran ken glass about the uss hornet breakfast group he helped start. Originally to be named the uss kearsarge, the twelfth aircraft carrier of the united states navy was renamed the hornet after the sinking of the uss hornet cv8 near santa cruz on 27 october 1942. Sleep in restored sleeping compartments where the real. Uss hornet cvcvacvs12 was a united states navy aircraft carrier of the essex class. Uss hornet cv12 cva12 cvs12 a pictorial history caltech. Her first combat operations were raids against enemyheld islands in the central pacific, followed in june 1944 by participation in the marianas invasion and the battle of the philippine sea. The seventh hornet cv8 was sunk in the battle of santa cruz on 26 october 1942, and the cv12 hull was renamed hornet shortly afterwards. Uss hornet cv cva cvs 12 was a united states navy aircraft carrier of the essex class. Uss hornet was the fourth essex class aircraft carrier and the eighth ship in.
O uss hornet cvcvacvs12 e um portaavioes da marinha dos estados unidos, pertencente a classe essex. Uss hornet cv12 uss hornet, an 27,100ton essex class air. She was originally named uss kearsarge, but was renamed in honor of the uss hornet cv8, which was lost in october 1942, becoming the eighth ship to bear the name. Uss hornet cva 12 decal the name of the ship will appear on the decal. Uss hornet cv12cva12cvs12 hornet tour home flight deck.
The name of the ship will appear on the decal, this is just a sample. Uss hornet cv cva cvs 12 is an essexclass aircraft carrier built for the united states navy usn during world war ii. The uss hornet cv12cva12cvs12 is an essexclass fleet aircraft carrier, and the eighth united states ship to bear the name. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing the uss hornet cva 12 cruise book during this time period. For media relating to the hornet after it became a museum ship, see category. If you know of an authentic one, not a reproduction please email me with the info. Uss hornet cvs 12 en route to guantanamo bay, cuba. These are the two patches that my father had while serving on board the u. The new hornet was the fifth ship of the essexclass carriers, and was the. Mar 07, 2019 uss hornet was recommissioned for service once more on march 20th, 1951 and transited the panama canal to new york waters to be decommissioned may 12th and rebuilt under the scb27 modernization program as an attack aircraft carrier. Here you can still get some of those items you may have lost or never took the time to buy aboard the uss hornet cva 12. We never knew what life was like for a sailor in world war ii until we started taking an interest in these great books. Uss hornet cva12 1958 west pac far east cruise book deployment cruisebook. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships ibiblio.
Media relating to the uss hornet cv12 during its life as an aircraft carrier from 19421989. This week, uss hornet cv 12 marked the 50th anniversary of its. Uss hornet, an 27,100ton essex class aircraft carrier, was built at newport news, virginia. Created by volunteers at the uss hornet museum dedicated to veterans of uss hornet cv8, cv 12, cva 12, cvs 12. Port bow view of uss hornet cv12 off norfolk navy yard, 19 december 1943. The uss hornet cv 12 is the eighth us ship to carry the hornet name. Everything you wanted to know about the aircraft carrier u.
She served in three wars and supported two apollo moon landing missions between 1943 and 1970. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Hornet was originally commissioned as a straightdeck carrier, but after wwii underwent a series of modernization overhauls in 1951 and 1956 known as scb27a and scb125, respectively. The uss hornet cv12 is the eighth us ship to carry the hornet name.
The first was commissioned in 1775 and battled the british in the revolutionary war. Come aboard and experience a night in the life of a sailor on a wwii aircraft carrier. Several official naval photos of the uss hornet from the national archives. Uss hornet cvcvacvs12 is a united states navy aircraft carrier of the essex class. She wasted no time in getting the job done participating in raids on japanese held islands early in 44. Uss hornet museum store and then will be available thru other book outlets. Uss hornet cv cva cvs 12 essex class aircraft carrier us navy. This is a small pic from hornets first cruise book 194345 showing. The bridge of the hornet, with the captains chair on its pedestal overlooking the flight deck.
Also see what is currently happening with this grand ship. Uss hornet cva 12 1955 far east cruise book cd rare ebay. I also would like to obtain any cruise books, as well as any other information, dates, drawings, ceremony programs, pictures, deck logs, crew lists, etc. Military history, protection of endangered birds and support for military veterans shared an. Hornet recommissioned 20 march 1951 then sailed from san francisco for the new york naval shipyard where she decommissioned 12 may 1951 for conversion to an attack aircraft carrier cva 12. Stemh stem history was a summer educator fellowship program offered by the naval historical foundation nhf at the united sates navy museum. Sleep in restored sleeping compartments where the real hornet crew lived.
The collection consists of 46 photographs of uss hornet cv12 in port at an undated time. Uss hornet cv12 cva12 cvs12 by dwayne miles caltech. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss hornet page. Uss hornet cv12 cva12 cvs12 a pictorial history chuck self has out done himself with this book, he captures the history of this great ship from its conception, right down to its final resting place, alameda, california. Originally scheduled to be named kearsarge, the ship was renamed after the loss of cv 8. Uss hornet cv cva cvs 12 is a united states navy aircraft carrier of the essex class. The most striking external change was the replacement of her. The uss hornet cv 12cva12cvs12 is an essexclass fleet aircraft carrier, and the eighth united states ship to bear the name.
Hornet breakfast group the very first breakfast meetings of a group of hornet veterans originated in oxford, ohio in the early. She is located on alameda point, on the grounds of the former naval air station alameda, california, on the east side of the bay. Uss hornet was the fourth essex class aircraft carrier and the eighth ship in the navy to bear the name. 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. Aircraft carrier bibliography by author united states navy. Hornet cv12cva12cvs12, essexclass fleet aircraft carrier, eighth united states ship to bear the name. It migh be replayed, so check for the time postings of the show and an additional page on different haunting stories in the uss hornet in the fear show section of the web page. Following this work, she emerged with the new hull identifier of cva 12. Created by volunteers at the uss hornet museum dedicated to veterans of uss hornet cv8, cv12, cva12, cvs12. Hornet recommissioned 20 march 1951, then sailed from san francisco for the new york naval shipyard where she decommissioned 12 may 1951 for conversion to an attack aircraft carrier cva12. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Chuck self has out done himself with this book, he captures the history of this great ship from its. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the fast carrier task force variously designated as task force 38 or 58 in the pacific ocean, the navys primary offensive force during the pacific war.
The uss hornet and the first year of the pacific war. The uss hornet cv12 was a short hull essex class carrier launched in 1943. You would be purchasing the uss hornet cva 12 cruise book during this time period. Uss hornet cva12 us navy korean war project page 1. Navy a brief history of aircraft carriers uss hornet cv 12. Alameda, ca the crew of the research vessel petrel, sponsored by the paul allen foundation, announced today that they have discovered the remains of the uss hornet cv8, just east of the solomon islands, on the bottom of the pacific, about three miles down. Uss hornet cva12 decal modernized essex class aircraft carrier. The ship was launched on 30 august 1943 with her sponsor being annie reid knox, wife of secretary of the navy frank knox. The uss hornet club, inc is a nonprofit veterans organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of the uss hornet cv8, cv12, cva12, cvs12, her ships company, officers, aircraft, airmen, and crews. Uss hornet cvs 12 at hunters point naval ship yard.
World war ii cruise book 194345 world cruise book 1954 westpac cruise book 1955 westpac cruise book 1957 westpac cruise book 1958 westpac cruise book 1959 westpac cruise book 1960 westpac cruise book 1962 westpac cruise book 196364 westpac cruise book 196566 operation. Each page has been placed on acd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. With over 450 pictures, illustrations and ship patches, showing her while in service, deteriorating in mothballs, and. Uss hornet cva12 decal modernized essex class aircraft. The uss hornet cv 12 was a short hull essex class carrier launched in 1943. A pictorial history hardcover january 1, 1997 by chuck self author. The uss hornet cv 12 cva 12 cvs 12 is an essexclass fleet aircraft carrier, and the eighth united states ship to bear the name.
Hornet recommissioned 20 march 1951, then sailed from san francisco for the new york naval shipyard where she decommissioned 12 may 1951 for conversion to an attack aircraft carrier cva 12. The second hornet commissioned in 1805 gained fame in americas battle against the barbary pirates and landed marines on the shores of tripoli. Uss hornet cv8 launched doolittle raid and was lost at the battle of the santa cruz islands. I am looking for a master at arms metal breast badge from u. Uss hornet cva 12 first war cruise book 19431945 u. Bushs book and a model of his aircraft in my history class lectures another. Uss hornet cv12 uss hornet, an 27,100ton essex class. Check out our uss hornet cv 12 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. The patch on the left is the ships patch, and on the right is the patch for the gas gang, v4 division, purple shirts, they are the people that refuel the aircraft.
Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss hornet cruise book during this time period. Uss hornet cv12 conventionallypowered fleet aircraft carrier. In early 1944, she participated in attacks on japanese installations in. Uss hornet cv12 conventionallypowered fleet aircraft. One such locale was the uss hornet, and the episode recently aired this past week on sunday, april 1, 2001. Uss hornet cva12 decal the name of the ship will appear on the decal. See more ideas about uss hornet, hornet and uss hornet cv 12. Uss hornet cvcvacvs12 is an essexclass aircraft carrier built for the united states navy usn during world war ii. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Stemh stemhistory was a summer educator fellowship program offered by the naval historical foundation nhf at the united sates navy museum. Uss hornet cruise books currently for sale on ebay. The uss hornet underwent the scb27a modernization at the new york naval shipyard from 19511952, and was subsequently redesignated as cva 12 on. The large device with cylindrical viewing tube on the right side of the photograph is a radar repeater, giving the bridge team access to the same radar data available in the. We offer the ultimate overnight experience for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.