I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS EUGENE H. WIVART

Comments: Eugene was on the Hornet for a year and a half from SA to SN. He got off 24 mar 58. All his navy memories stuff was lost at his uncles I am trying to recreate some memories for him. If you know him or have anything from the Hornet from 56 to 58 that you can share with me I would appreciate. Thank You all.

Keywords: SA and SN, he was also known as Jimmy

USS HORNET 1954 GLOBAL CRUISE

Comments: Trying to locate Gloria Beasley regarding her uncle who was a pilot in VF93 on the same cruise.She wants info on port of call so she can know more about some pictures he had taken. Entry 38494 and 37101. Ensign Buddy Nichols was a member of VF93 at that time. I have a "Cruise Book" which includes 2 pictures of him with his squadron. Lt.J.Nichols died in March of 1955 in plane accident. She had 2 entries #38494 and 37101 requesting info. I would like to send some of the highlights of that cruise if she can be located per USS Hornet(CVA-12)-US Navy-Korean War Project.

Keywords: HORNET WORLD CRUISE;1954

NATHAN (NAT) URETSKY-STEUR

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Keywords: FROM 1924-1934 MY DAD WAS IN THE US NAVY, THEN THE MERCHANT MARINES DURING WWII, FROM 1941-1945; HE WAS A WELTERWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPION IN THE NAVY, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS ANY RECOLLECTION OR ANY KNOWLEDGE OF HIS FEATS. HE WAS ABOUT 5'6" TALL, WITH BROWN HAIR. HIS BEST FRIEND WAS ONE EARL HAAS, CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, WHO RETIRED IN 1934, THEN RE-ENLISTED FOR WWII. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO ABOUT MY DAD OR UNCLE. If it helps any, the heavyweight champion of the US Navy at the same time my dad Nat was welterweight champ, was from Oklahoma. Thanks, Frank Steur

VFP-61, VCP-63 Det.D(E); Hemwall, Robert

Comments: Hi all,

I'm looking for any inforamation regarding the light photographic reconnaissance squadron that flew from this ship. I'm following the patches from my father's jacket, but I am not find much information. Any information or links would be helpful.

Thanks in advance,

Andrew Hemwall

Keywords: VFP-61, VCP-63, Leapin' Limas, 1958, 1959, Hemwall, Robert, Bob, Eyes of the Fleet, crusader, grumman, cougar

Looking for

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY RADIOMEN ATTACHED TO COMCARDIV ONE ABOARD THE USS HORNET CVA-12 1955-56.

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Earl Horn

Comments: I am looking for ANYONE who knew my Father, Earl Horn. He was on the USS Hornet- World Cruise 1952-56. You can email me at "KimberleyFram@AOL.com"

Thank you!

Kimberley Horn Fram

Keywords: Earl Horn, World Cruise, USS Hornet, 1954

USS Hornet CVA-12

Comments: My dad, C.R. "Whitey" Chidester served on the USS Hornet CVA-12 in the 1950's. I think he was on the World Cruise. He passed away in June of 1977. Would love any one who knew my dad to contact me and tell me about him, their experiences with him, whether or not they were friends, or close friends, etc.

I barely remember being on the Carrier as it was being rebuilt in the early 1950's in what may have been the Bremerton, WA Ship Yard. I remember the wooden part of the deck at the shipyard. I was between 3 and 5 years old at the time, am now 56. Would love to hear from any of his former shipmates, thank you so much.

Appreciatively, John Chidester Westminster, CA

Keywords: CVA-12, World War II, World Cruise

Is Gloria Beasley still out there???

Comments: I tried to repond to Gloria Beasley's request for info about her uncle, but her email is bad. Bud Nichols and I were fellow pilots in VF-93. He was a good friend. If you are still out there, Gloria, send me a note and perhaps I can help...

Keywords: VF-93, CAG 9, USS Hornet

South China Sea 1954

Comments: Was USS Hornet part of the operation in Gulf of Tonkin March-May 1954? Any crew/pilots remember missions over Vietnam and Southern China? Aircraft losses, incidents?

Keywords: South China Sea, spring 1954, USS Hornet

MY FATHER HAS CANCER AND NEEDS YOUR HELP

Comments: MY FATHER WAS ON THE WORLD CRUISE 1953-1955. PLEASE HELP MY FATHER AND I. HE HAS CANCER AND IS ON HOSPICE. HE HAS ASPESTOSIS. HE RECALLS R.C. LONG A02 C.E. BEAUDRY A01 JACK BURTON A03 ENS. WILKINSON OR WILKERSON J.J. HYNN AW JOHN CAUSEY AW

WE NEED ANY PICTURES OF THE INSIDE OF THE SHIP WHERE ANY ASPESTOS MATERIALS MIGHT BE DETECTED. ANY ONE ABOARD THE SHIP AT THIS TIME PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY AT bonniej@cfi.net or call 850-537-9492 or write 5253 Keyser Mill Road Baker, FL 32531

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USS Hornet 1954 global cruise

Comments: My uncle, William Edward "Buddy" Nichols, Lt. (j.g.) was on the 1954 world cruise, a member of the "Blue Blazers". He was killed in March 1955, but I have just received the slides of the pictures he took on the cruise. Is there an itinerary available that would help me identify many of the pictures?

Keywords: Hornet, World cruise, 1954, blue blazers

93 squadron/Ravens

Comments: My uncle William Edward (Bud)Nichols was on this world cruise. Does anyone remember him? He was killed in March '55 when his F9F5 Panther jet crased near Edwards AFB.

Keywords: USS Hornet 1954 Cruise/Ravens

4TH DIV 1953-56 HEDRICK

Comments: HI, I AM EUAL HEDRICK'S DAUGHTER TRYING TO HELP MY DAD LOCATE ANY OF HIS OL' BUDDIES WE HAVE BEEN REMINISCING AND LOOKING AT HIS OLD PICTURES OF ALL YOU GUYS, HE HAS SOME FUN STORIES HE IS SHARING! IF YOU WERE THERE AND KNOW THESE GUYS DROP US A LINE.

Keywords: STEWART, HOBART, FITZPATRICK, D'ANGELOU

HS-2 on the USS HORNET

Comments: Looking for any former HS-2 members of that time period...

Keywords: HS-2 , 1960 AND 1962 WEST PAC CRUISES

We need Hornet radio Operators and ET's!!

Comments: Hello,

A group of us out here in California have taken on the project of restoring all of the original radio equipment on the USS Hornet! We need to speak to, and get advice from, those of you who actually had exposure to this environment! No detail is too small! If you served aboard ANY ESSEX Class Carrier from WW2 to Vietnam and had exposure to the radio systems and ET Shops, please contact us at hornetinfo@halemail.com . Thank you for your help!

Keywords: USS Hornet CV-12, ET, Radio Operator, Radioman

robert j mc manus

Comments: my grandfather robert j mc manus served on the uss hornet during world war 2. when the ship was sunk he was one of the survivors.he also was a member of the cambridge massachusetts police dept. and head comander at the v.f.w in waveril massachusettes.robert left us in peace on july 8th 2002 he was 78 papa we will all miss you for you were a great man love james. in memory of robert j mc manus 1923 2002 r.i.p

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USS HORNET CLUB

Comments: WE NEED ALL HORNET SHIPMATES TO JOIN THE CLUB. If you are Hornet shipmate you owe it to your buddies to make an effort to contact them. We (members of the club) wonder about the friends we had and what has be come them. Much of the time at the reunions is spent remembering the old days.If you want to contact shipmates,the Hornet Club is for this purpose.Contact me if you want to join the club. My e-mail address is: CGBURKET@aol.com

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Information on shipmates

Comments: USS League Island AKS-30 USS Pine Island AV-12

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USS Hornet Jacket

Comments: Hi My name is Kevin Dodds, My Father-in-Law is a member of the USS Hornet Club and was at a reuioun A few years back. What I was wondering how to locate where he got the Hornet Jacket. The Jacket had he's name on the front. There was a picture of the USS Hornet on the back and the front. So if you have any info on where I can purchase one please let me know at KDodds1002@Aol.com P.S We try the ships store but have the web sites is'nt there. Thank you Kevin Dodds Have a Nice day.

Keywords: USS Hornet

Ship history

Comments: The Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Hornet CVA-12, first entered the Western Pacific in 1954 at the end of a Good Will Tour of several Southern European and Middle Eastern countries, passing through the Suez Canal enroute. On the morning of July 26 thirteen of her aircraft, were searching for survivors of a British aircraft that had been shot out of the skies by Chinese red aircraft just three days before. The rescue aircraft were attacked by two communist fighters off of Hainan Island, the two attckers were readily dispatched into the sea. At the time it was the hottest of "Cold War" incidents. Upon her return to Western Pacific waters in 1955, U.S.S. Hornet (The Grey Ghost), became a part of Task Force 77; Task Force 77 conducted training operations 30 August to 6 September 1955, simulating a limited war involving the invasion of a large strategic island friendly to the United States. It was known that the enemy had sufficient naval craft, troops, and air support to invade this island unless the U.S. Navy intervened.

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INFORMATION ON CHARLES POPWELL

Comments: PLEASE HELP US WITH ANY INFORMATION ON "CHARLES POPWELL" OUR GRANDFATHER.WE HAVE BEEN TOLD HE WAS A CHEIF PETTY OFFICER ON THE USS HORNET BUT WE CAN NOT FIND ANY INFORMATION OF THIS.WE HAVE BEEN TRYING UNSUCCESSFULY TO GET ANY INFORMATION OR PICTURES ON HIM. THANK-YOU & GOD BLESS !

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RIBBONS

Comments: ARE THERE ANY RIBBONS AWARDED FOR WHAT WE DID OFF KOREA.IN 1958.

Keywords: USS HORNET CVA 12

USS Hornet CVA-12 - V-1 Division

Comments: Task Force 77, Task Group 70.2 - South China Sea & Formosa Straits Patrol 1951-1955

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USS HORNET 53-56

Comments: FORMOSA HAINAN CHINA SEA,SOUTH CHINA SEA TAIWAN 53-56 USS HORNET CVA-12

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1956-57 cat & arresting gear crew

Comments: thanks to lt. gracey for the flight time, iItook it up for fun in wash and ak , still have 1947 aeronca 7bcm 85. lots of fun in j-3 cubs too recall the tidal wave we made contact and the frequent returns to yokosuka .had a great cruise. wonder if klibbe is still chasing missles down in cal !

Keywords: cheif cal leach, lt. gracey, lt klibbe, earl haas,rollo miller, charlie miller, john wade, arkie harris , bob cain,j. o. hamilton,

USS HORNET CLUB, INC CVA-12

Comments: The USS HORNET Club, Inc is a non-profit veterans organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of the USS HORNET (CV-8, CV-12, CVA-12, CVS-12), her ships' company, officers, aircraft, airmen, and crews. Our Club has held a reunion every year since 1949. E-mail: ushornet@sunline.net Web site: usshornet.webjump.com Sincerely, Roni Masse, Secretary/ Treasurer

Keywords: Aircraft Carrier, CVA-12, USS HORNET

Radioshack 55-57 ComCar Div

Comments: Served on the Hornet 1955-1956 attached to ComCarDiv One, RM2 in OR division. The Hornet had the best chow in the Navy. I remember hamburgers and hot dogs every night after the movies. Also remember loosing a screw and ended up in dry dock in Yokosuka for a month, that was just terrible (ya right)

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VF-72 and then VA-72 1955

Comments: Had a great time in the service. Am interested if anyone out there remembers me and if so say Hi! My comanding officer was Mr Naumann and Jack Sheehan was my unit commander. It was a great outfit. My rank at discharge was AMH2. We had the F9F Cougar Jet on the Hornet and then trained on the A4D Skyhawk when it was introduced to the fleet in 1957

Keywords: I was stationed at Quonset Point RI from 1954 through 1957 served with VA-72 on USS Hornet on the cruise to Japan with the 7th fleet in 1955

Ship's History - Korean War Service

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NOTE: THE USS HORNET (CVA-12) WAS OUT OF COMMISSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR. SHE SERVED WITH THE PEACE PATROL IN 1954.

USS HORNET (CVA-12)

(CV-12: dp. 27,000; l. 872'; b. 147' 6"; dr. 28'; s. 33 k.; cpl. 3,448; a. 12 5"; 40 40mm.; cl. Essex)

“...decommissioned .....for conversion to an attack aircraft carrier...”

The eighth Hornet (CV-12) was launched 30 August 1943 by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va.; sponsored by Mrs. Frank M. Knox, wife of the Secretary of the Navy; and commissioned 29 November 1943, Captain Miles M. Browning in command.

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). She recommissioned 11 September 1953 and trained in the Caribbean Sea before departure from Norfolk 11 May 1954 on an 8-month global cruise.

After operations in the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean, Hornet joined the mobile 7th fleet in the South China Sea where 25 July, search planes from her task group shot down two attacking Chinese Communist fighter planes.

She returned to San Francisco 12 December 1954, trained out of San Diego, then sailed 4 May 1955 to join the 7th fleet in the Far East.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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Fox Divison

Comments: USS HORNET CVA-12 FOX DIV.

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