Robert E. Besal. The America sailed for Vietnam in the spring of 1968 and spent 112 days on the line at This is a discussion forum for all members of the USS America Carrier Veteran's Association Inc. (CVA) and people who are interested in joining. During one period of local operations, between 21–23 November 1969, America took part in carrier suitability tests for the Lockheed U-2R reconnaissance plane. Emerging from the yard on 13 May for sea trials off the Virginia Capes, America remained at Norfolk until 28 May, when she sailed to conduct refresher training. Soon afterwards America embarked on a program of training, accelerated due to the fact that the date of her deployment had been advanced one month, and participated in Exercise "Exotic Dancer V." She returned to Norfolk, upon conclusion of the exercises.[1]. These planes are from VRC-30 (west coast) or VRC-40 (east coast). By positioning your ship in the midst of our formation and shadowing our every move you are denying us the freedom of maneuver on the high seas that has been traditionally recognized by seafaring nations for centuries. She also served in the Persian Gulf War's operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Following post-deployment stand down, America conducted carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes, and then entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for an availability. America also deployed with B57 and B61 nuclear weapons aboard.[5]. Strikes of up to five hours into Iraq against bridges, mobile Scud sites, oil production facilities and Iraqi Republican Guard units continued for three weeks, when the focus of the air war changed. America was the first large aircraft carrier since Operation Crossroads in 1946 to be expended in weapons tests. Contact. Following a port call at Brindisi, Italy, America began operations in the Ionian Sea on 7 November, and anchored at Souda Bay, Crete, two days later. 1976 befand sich der Träger ebenfalls im Mittelmeer, als erste Anzeichen einer Krise im Libanon ersichtlich wurden. The carrier arrived at Mayport Florida, disembarking men from CVW-8 and embarking the teen-aged sons of some of the ship's company officers and men, thus allowing them to ride the ship back to Norfolk with their fathers. The situation worsened. Returning to Norfolk on 8 July, America operated locally from 22–24 July, before she sailed on 22 August, with CVW-1 embarked, to participate in joint NATO exercises "United Effort" and "Northern Wedding 82". America operated locally in the Virginia Capes area into January 1981 and, during these operations on 14 January 1981, brought on board a Grumman C-1A "Trader" COD aircraft piloted by Ens. This was the first time that carriers deployed operationally with a large contingent of Army helicopters and no air wing on board. [26], Nach einer offiziellen Zeremonie zur Verabschiedung des Schiffes am 25. [4] Bei einer Leistung von 280.000 shp erreichte der Träger so eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von über 30 Knoten. From 6–8 January, the ship steamed for three days of sea trials in the Virginia Capes operating area. America, with CVW-1 embarked, and her accompanying battle group departed Norfolk on 10 March 1986, and arrived in the Mediterranean in time to participate in the third phase of "Attain Document", a freedom of navigation (FON) exercise in the Gulf of Sidra. [23] Das Schiff war hierbei im Roten Meer stationiert, von wo aus ihre Bordflugzeuge an Angriffen im Irak teilnahmen. At 08:00 on 28 January 1973, the Vietnam War—at least that stage of it—was at an end. Transiting that waterway on 4 May, America headed for Souda Bay, reaching an anchorage there on 7 May. During this time, the carrier conducted normal training operations off the island of Crete and held two major underway replenishment operations. Marcos was given a 21-gun salute as he and his wife Imelda Marcos arrived on board from their Presidential yacht to visit the ship. En route, she conducted one last major training exercise. März operierte der Träger mit seinen Eskorten USS Ticonderoga (CG-47), USS Scott (DDG-995) und USS Caron (DD-970) vor Libyen, wobei seine Flugzeuge gemeinsam mit Einheiten der USS Saratoga (CV-60) auch südlich der Linie 52°30′ N, von Muammar al-Gaddafi als Todeslinie bezeichnet, flogen. Ens. Liberty for the crew was cancelled for most of the afternoon-however, by early evening the situation had quieted down enough so that liberty could be resumed. The newsmen on board reported that these charges were false. On 29 January 1981, as America was returning to Norfolk, she received a message from a Greek motor vessel, Aikaterini, in distress. Following those evolutions, the carrier visited Colombo, Sri Lanka, anchoring on 7 March. USS America survived all these tests and was eventually sunk at this location by controlled scuttling on May 14th, 2005 in 2,180 fathoms (16,860ft) approximately 250 miles east of Cape Hatteras and now lies on an even keel on the seafloor. Transiting the Suez Canal on the following day she passed through the Red Sea and joined the 7th Fleet on 8 June, relieving Kitty Hawk. Juni wurde das Schiff in Gefechtsbereitschaft versetzt. Update your shipping location 7 ... New Listing 1993 ITALERI TESTORS #933 USS AMERICA (CVA-66) CARRIER- 1/720 SCALE KIT . Over the ensuing weeks, the ship visited Cannes, Genoa, Toulon, Athens, Istanbul, Beirut, Valletta, Taranto, Palma, and Pollensa Bay in Spain. Relieving USS Nimitz on station on 2 January 1983, America spent the next 18 days off Lebanon, before Nimitz took over on 20 January. Joining Midway, Ranger and Theodore Roosevelt strikes were flown into the Kuwait Theater of Operations (KTO), with attacks on Iraqi military forces in Kuwait proper, as well as targets in eastern Iraq. She ultimately sailed for the Mediterranean on 15 April 1976 with CVW-6 and Commander, Carrier Group 4 (CarGru 4), Rear Admiral James B. Linder, embarked.[1]. On 2 June 1972, three days before America was to sail Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, the Chief of Naval Operations, visited the ship and explained the reason why her orders had been changed sending her to the Gulf of Tonkin instead of the Mediterranean. Bis Anfang 1988 folgte daraufhin eine lang andauernde Überholung. The following month, America initiated into carrier service the A-7 Corsair II, conducting its flight qualifications off the Virginia Capes, while she also conducted automatic carrier landing system trials which demonstrated the feasibility of "no hands" landings of F-4 Phantom and F-8 Crusader A-4 Skyhawk aircraft. James F. Dorsey, Jr., ordered general quarters sounded. As Israeli forces advanced towards the Suez Canal and the Jordan River, and appeals for a cease-fire came, the tension relaxed aboard ship. September ein weiteres Flugzeug aufgrund eines Defekts am Flugzeugkatapult, welches beim Start das vordere Fahrwerk des Maschine abriss. USS America is the third naval ship to be named such. No aircraft of the 6th Fleet have been within a hundred miles (160 km) of the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, specifically Israel and the UAR. [8] Their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. The aircraft carrier was built at Newport News, Virginia, and was commissioned on Jan. 23, 1965. Subsequently, visiting Catania and operating in the central and western Mediterranean, the carrier wound up the month of July at Benidorm, Spain, before returning to sea for further operations at sea in that region. Dorthin war er im Mai 1967 berufen worden, als sich eine Krise in der Region andeutete. The carrier task force, under the command of Rear Admiral Geis, prepared for any contingency. With a running commentary by the Gill-Goralski team, nearly 2,000 crew members crowded around the ring while others watched the action over closed circuit television. America then proceeded to Corfu, and began the transit out of the eastern Mediterranean on 6 July, arriving at Palma, Majorca, three days later. Tom Gravely rolled in on an enemy supply route to deliver the first bombs in combat in an A-7E, reportedly "all on target". Since the fighting had started between the Israelis and the Arabs, a quiet settled over the carrier's flight deck. Während des Zweiten Golfkriegs war die America Teil der Operationen Desert Shield und Desert Storm. Save uss america model to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. On 27 July, as more Americans were evacuated from Lebanon on board Portland, the carrier provided support. Nach Abschluss der Überholung wurde an Bord der America vom 21. bis zum 23. [10] The wreck lies upright in one piece 16,860 ft (5,140 m) below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. The beginning of March found America and her consorts, operating as Task Group 60.1 (TG 60.1)of Task Force 60, participating in the United States/United Kingdom Exercise "Poker Hand IV" with the British carrier HMS Hermes. $34.88. Aufgrund des Namens besaß der Träger einen hohen symbolischen Stellenwert in der Navy. Clean-up and repair work ensued, and despite not having the services of one of her catapults, America remained on the line and continued to meet her commitments. The "Bears" never came within visual range of the carrier's battle group. The 6th Fleet, as with all other American forces, had remained neutral. The ship passed without incident, and continued her journey through the Red Sea unhindered. I sent him his marriage certificate while onboard so he could get paperwork filed since the plan was to have his wife also stationed in Sasebo (she's Navy too). When that mission is complete, the America will slip quietly beneath the sea. The Victor Cafe (729) 1.9 mi $$ - $$$ Italian. She then conducted two periods of type training (6–20 February and 25 March – 8 April), interspersing these with an in-port period at Ft. Lauderdale from 21–24 February and then calling at St. Thomas upon conclusion of the second period of training. [citation needed]. She then carried out exercises in Puerto Rican waters, with United States Navy as well as Royal Navy warships-including HMS Ark Royal, HMS Cleopatra, and HMS Bacchante. Nächste Einsätze dort dauerten von September 1977 bis April 1978 und März 1979 bis September 1979. These explosions were designed to simulate underwater attacks. On 23 September, the carrier entered the Tsushima Straits, remained in the Sea of Japan for approximately five days and exited on 27 September through the Tsugaru Strait. Am 6. Hauptaufgabe waren Angriffe auf Straßennetze, Wasserwege, Militärfahrzeuge sowie Treibstofflager. At Rota, she was relieved by Forrestal, and sailed for Norfolk, arriving home on 25 April 1978. [6] Das über dem Schild befindliche Segel mit der US-amerikanischen Flagge symbolisiert die Schlacht John Paul Jones auf der Bonhomme Richard im Kampf gegen die britische Serapis. On 7 August, America anchored in the Bay of Naples. Following her return to Norfolk, America operated locally before she sailed to conduct operations in the Caribbean. At the completion of this testing and training, America departed the Guantanamo area to arrive at the Jacksonville area on 1 March in order to conduct carrier qualification landings with the various squadrons stationed in and around the Jacksonville/Cecil Field area. Andere Quellen nennen auch 79 Fluggeräte. Der Name America war zuvor mehr als vierzig Jahre lang nicht vergeben worden. America arrived in Norfolk on 8 March and remained there for approximately one month making last minute preparations for an eight-month deployment.[1]. After conducting routine operations in the eastern Mediterranean and making a port call at Rhodes, Greece, the ship proceeded to the Aegean Sea to participate in Operation "Deep Furrow 71", America and CVW-8 providing close air support for almost the entire exercise. America's firefighters soon managed to quell the blaze, and the ship secured from battle stations at 23:16. After visiting Portsmouth, United Kingdom, upon conclusion of her training, America returned to Norfolk on 9 October. One hundred hours later, Kuwait was successfully liberated and a cease-fire was ordered. America's medical team worked around the clock removing shrapnel, and treating various wounds and burns. Following her participation in Exercise "Solid Shield 77", a joint service amphibious training exercise, the carrier returned to Norfolk on 24 May. America and her embarked air wing provided a vital U.S. presence in the North Arabian Sea and ensured freedom of the seas for all nations operating ships through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf. America anchored in Gage Roads at Fremantle, Western Australia on 25 August, and remained there for six days, sailing for "Gonzo Station" on the 31st. Then, following visits to the Spanish ports of Barcelona and Málaga, America took part in the final exercise of her Mediterranean cruise, Exercise "Display Determination". Returning to Norfolk on 19 March, America – in company with her consorts California and Preble subsequently sailed for the Mediterranean on 14 April 1981, destined, ultimately, for the Indian Ocean. Scrapping USS Enterprise (CVN-65), America's first nuclear supercarrier, is slated to take a decade and a half and cost a whopping $1.5B. As planes from CVW-11 maintained nearly continuous fighter cover, the ships conducted their exercise unhindered. While crossing the Atlantic, America conducted: carrier qualifications for her SH-3A crews, missile shoots in the mid-Atlantic, day and night air operations and various other exercises. Five days later, the carrier got underway for Málaga, Spain, reaching her destination on 14 May for a nine-day port visit. USS John F. Kennedy, Liste der Flugzeugträger der United States Navy Though already decommissioned, she was awarded the 1995 Battenberg Cup in recognition of her crew's achievements in her last full year in service.[4]. On Wednesday morning 7 June, Admiral Martin issued a statement to the press: It would have been impossible for any aircraft from the 6th Fleet to have flown the support missions alleged by various Middle Eastern spokesmen . On April 19, 2005, the carrier left Philadelphia under tow on its final mission. Free returns. She departed the yard, on schedule, on 22 March. After concluding her operations in the Jacksonville area America paid a port call at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, from 4–8 November. America departed Norfolk on 16 January, arriving at Guantanamo Bay for extensive drills, exercises and inspections. [1], On 10 April, America stood out of Hampton Roads, bound for "Yankee Station", off the coast of Vietnam. Reaching Norfolk on 22 September, America stood down after her 6th Fleet deployment. America departed the Persian Gulf on 4 March, with CVW-1 having conducted 3,008 combat sorties, dropped over 2,000 short tons (1,800 t) of ordnance and suffered no aircraft losses during the war. She operated locally in these waters until 12 November, when she sailed for Kithira Island, Greece, anchoring there on the 19th. The following day, the exercise continued as Greek aircraft flew raids against TG 60.1 surface units. On 5 January 1970, the carrier departed the Norfolk area to commence a nine-week cruise in the Guantanamo Bay operating area. Returning to anchor at Masirah Island again three days later, the carrier and her battle group operated in the northern Arabian Sea, en route to the Suez Canal. Their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. USS America Carrier CVA, INC. P.O. Ende des Jahres erreichte sie schließlich wieder Norfolk, wo sie sich einer Überholung unterzog, die neun Monate in Anspruch nahm. New Year's Day, 1966, found her at Livorno, Italy. [16] Im November fiel eines der Bordkatapulte durch ein Feuer aus, welches jedoch mit bordeigenen Mitteln gelöscht werden konnte. 818 Restaurants within 5 miles. Erster Kommandant der America war Konteradmiral Lawrence Heyworth junior (1921–2003). Then, approximately 600 students with 1,500 spectators and sympathizers, participated in an anti-American/6th Fleet protest march, culminating in speeches in the area of the fleet landing. America ultimately reached Norfolk on 25 October 1976. Februar 1964 beim erstmaligen Aufschwimmen im gefluteten Baudock vorgenommen. After a four-day ammunition onload at anchorage X-ray in Hampton Bay and a brief stay at Norfolk, America departed for a month-long cruise to the Caribbean for the naval technical proficiency inspection (NTPI), refresher training with the Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, and type training in the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range (AFWR) before she could proceed to the Jacksonville Operating area for carrier qualifications. I know America has a very special place in your hearts, not only for the name, but also for your service aboard her. Von der Yankee Station vor der vietnamesischen Küste aus wurden ab Anfang Juni Angriffe auf nordvietnamesische Stellungen geflogen. Snyder SEPTA 36 min. The American carrier conducted convoy escort duties, simulated close air support for amphibious operations, and simulated strikes against military targets. As war clouds darkened, the United Arab Republic closed the Gulf of Aqaba to Israeli shipping. She immediately began preparations for a 30-day stand down and the restricted availability to follow at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Prior to America's main participation during this period, CVW-6 flew an aerial mining mission in the amphibious operating area on the 15th. On 5 June, seven American newsmen from the wire services, the three major American television networks and several individual newspapers across the country flew on board. After being prepared for the SINKEX operation, the ex- USS America was towed far away from the Virginia coast line, in a Naval exercise range. Operations in the western Mediterranean and again in the Tyrrhenian Sea rounded out most of January 1978, and the ship rested briefly at Catania, Italy, before getting underway for Exercise "National Week" on 5 February. Januar 1983 löste die America die USS Nimitz (CVN-68) vor der Küste des Libanon ab und führte danach mehrere Übungen durch. These seven were soon joined by others, 29 in all including media representatives from England, Greece, and West Germany. Entering the Norfolk Naval Shipyard on 6 November 1979, America underwent repairs and alterations for much of 1980 commencing her post-repair trials on 23 September 1980. Trotz erfolgreicher Probeflüge, Starts und Landungen kam die Maschine anschließend vermutlich nie wieder auf einem Flugzeugträger zum Einsatz.[14]. Die America verbrachte einen Großteil ihrer aktiven Dienstzeit im Atlantik- und Mittelmeerraum, nahm aber auch an drei Einsätzen während des Vietnamkriegs teil, bei denen Bordflugzeuge des Trägers an mehreren Luftangriffen beteiligt waren. In the next day's darkness, CVW-1 flew its first night strike of the war against an oil production facility. Egyptian Army units patrolled the adjacent canal roads. Damaged, she returned to the Port of Benghazi after nightfall. At exactly 23:29 on 26 November, America crossed the International Date Line. Making her last port call at Athens for the deployment, the carrier steamed to Souda Bay on 1 July, loading minesweeping equipment that had been used in Operation Nimbus Star, the clearance of the Suez Canal. America sailed from Hampton Roads on 10 June 1977 for a five-week South Atlantic deployment as a unit of TG 20.4. For the next three months, the carrier maintained a high state of readiness. America did return to "Yankee Station" one last time, but her time on station proved short, as she returned to Subic Bay on 17 February and sailed thence for the United States three days later, on 20 February. On 18 June, the carrier departed that port for her second stint on "Gonzo Station". America stood out on 9 August to return to the line, and soon resumed carrying out strike operations against communist targets in North Vietnam. Emerging from the naval shipyard on 20 April 1982, America operated locally off the Virginia Capes. Much of the previous efforts to incorporate the F-35 with the USS America included going inside the ship and dropping lighting and ventilation and piping wiring and everything down far enough so new material can be installed and welded in place, senior Navy officials said. The attack on Liberty had cost the lives of 34 men, with 173 wounded. The carrier cleared Norfolk on 5 January 1979 for the Caribbean operating areas, and conducted type training there from 5–23 January after which time the ship visited St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, from 24–29 January. However, the first word that reached America and the Department of Defense in Washington gave no indication as to the identity of the attackers. Vessel USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a military ops ship sailing under the flag of United States of America. Die America besaß eine Rumpflänge von 302 Meter, das Flugdeck war 319 Meter lang. Originally scheduled to have commenced her transit of the Suez Canal on 5 May, the tense situation in Lebanon prompted a 24-hour "hold" on the evolution. America conducted a port visit to Taranto Italy, instead, but the deteriorating situation in the eastern Mediterranean required the ship to sail sooner than scheduled. Their jobs were not finished that day, for the next week and more, Liberty's wounded required constant attention. [21] Im November erreichte das Schiff Norfolk. The carrier participated in Operation Deny Flight and Operation Deliberate Force, in association with the UN and NATO, and also flew missions in support of Operation Southern Watch over Iraq. The carrier sailed on 13 March. August 1981 erfolgte eine als Weapons Week bezeichnete Übung in den Gewässern von Diego Garcia. Utilizing digital data links between other ships, America had intelligence processing capabilities unparalleled by any other ship in the fleet. The carrier visited Monaco from 13–22 September before she participated in one phase of NATO exercise, "Display Determination". On 10 March, America flew off the first of eight simulated air strikes. On 20 February, America's VS-32 became the first S-3 squadron to engage, bomb and destroy a hostile vessel–an Iraqi gunboat. The same squadrons then attacked and damaged a second Nanuchka-II, forcing her to put into Benghazi. The 147 ft (45 m) schooner, her engine disabled and without power for her pumps, was taking on water. America continued on station for several more days, but the tension seemed to have gone. America was planned to be sold for scrapping. Subsequently, visiting Nassau, in the Bahamas, for a five-day port visit, America returned to the East Coast of the United States, reaching Mayport on 8 December. Departing Norfolk on 10 May, the ship steamed to the Guantanamo Bay operating area and returning to her home port on 28 May. There were services to celebrate the season, "and carolers were noted strolling through the passageways ....", America received five battle stars for her service in the Vietnam War.[1]. She crossed the Atlantic Ocean in three days rather than the usual six-day transit through a Perfect Storm after leaving Norfolk. America transited the Dardanelles on 21 June and arrived at Istanbul, where Rear Admiral Geis laid a wreath at the foot of the grave of the Unknown Soldier as a tribute to the Turkish war dead. McDonald. Das Flugzeug legte sich auf die Seite und fing Feuer. Armed with surface-to-air missiles, the Russian ship constantly cut in and out of the carrier's formation. While en route, she participated in "PHIBLEX 2–71", in which she covered a mock amphibious landing at Capoteulada, Sicily. America's planes located the ship and California rescued the 39 crewmen and disembarked them in good condition in Karachi, Pakistan. Die America befand sich aus diesem Grund in ihren letzten Dienstjahren in einem schlechten technischen Zustand. It seemed that evacuation by ship might be necessary and the United States Sixth Fleet commander ordered the formation of a special operations task force. America aircraft provided air support for coalition troops by attacking Iraqi troop, tank and artillery sites in Kuwait, including the highway of death. On 8 January 1969, she headed for the Jacksonville operating area where she served as the platform for carrier qualifications. Other ships in company included South Carolina, Claude V. Ricketts, Dupont, and Neosho. Januar 1965 von der United States Navy offiziell in Dienst gestellt. On 6 October, bombs from her planes dropped the Thanh Hoa Bridge, a major objective since the bombing of the North had begun years before. Between line periods, America visited Hong Kong, Yokosuka and Subic Bay. Ebenfalls stationiert waren Kampfflugzeuge vom Typ Grumman EA-6, die der Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrone angehörten. The ship remained in an upkeep status until 18 January 1985, when she shifted to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for overhaul. Beide Piloten konnten sich retten. Anschließend folgten weitere Testfahrten.[11]. 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