Cwers list 1943-1945

Comments: My Dad, Edward Jerome Craig was on the Wasp in the Pacific during WW II. I would like a list of cooks on the Wasp @ that time to add to family history.... Thank-you Edw.

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USS WASP CV 18

Comments: I am looking for a model of the USS WASP cv18 for my dad for Christmas. He served on the WASP in the late 50's. Please Let me know where I can find one wothout paying 1200+ for it.

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LOOKING FOR A MODEL OF THE USS WASP CV-9

Comments: Looking for a model of the USS WASP CV-9. I would like to give it to my father who served on the USS WASP CV-9 the years of 1955-1957. Also would like to hear from anyone that knew him on the USS WASP. My Father's name is Howard Engledow. He was a machinist mate 3rd class.

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O-R Div. USS Wasp CVA-18

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looking for shipmates

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Wanting to know

Comments: I am the widow of Billy Larkin Prince. He left behind a son---I am trying to build memories of a father. He will never have the honor of knowing. I found a book, while going through his things. It has the USS WASP written in it. Does any one have any picture or information on him.I would appreciate any responds. He was in the Navy in the year of 1952. This is all the information I have on him.

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SS WASP cva-18/ 1956 far east

Comments: trying to find anyone that was in my team in the mine warfare shop/ the secert six/ six div. 1955,56,57

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e mail me

Comments: was in the first div,would like to hear from c. crabb

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O-R division

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Norbit Lee McQuillen

Comments: Did you know my dad? He was on the Wasp when it collided with the Hobson. Please share any information and pictures.

Keywords: Machinist Mate 2, Wasp, Nicknames: Mac and Nub, from Kentucky

Norbit Lee McQuillen

Comments: Machinist Mate, served on USS Wasp (CVA-18), USS Tarawa (CV-40) and USS Cabot (CVL-28), Nicknames were "Mac" or "Nub" from Louisville, KY, Was on ship when collided with Hobson.

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Norbit L. McQuillen

Comments: My dad, Norbit Lee McQuillen served in the Navy during the Korean and WWII. He passed away when I was 27 and I never had the opportunity to talk with him about his days in the service because my parents divorced while I was very young. His only grandson (my son) is currently serving in the Navy and we'd like anyone that may have known him to share any/all information of him during this time with us. I know he was on the Wasp and I believe he was a Machinist Mate (?).

Keywords: Believe he was on the Wasp. He may have been a Machinist Mate (?). From Kentucky.

CREW MEMBER

Comments: ANYONE WHO MAY KNOW ME

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Dennis DE Maine

Comments: 2 Questions, First if you knew my Dad, emeial me so I can hook ya guys back up

I am building a 1/350 scale model of the wasp ( Trumpeter Models - CV9 _ Just released as WWII version) Very nice kit by the way,,,,,I was wondering if you had any nice deck shots in color...to help me detail. I am building for my dad who was on CV18 52-56. We were at Pennsicola Fl Naval musuem and saw a larger model of the WASP....gave me the idea, and it so happens a new kit was just introduced. Dad was on her before and after the deck retro fit, so any pics would be helpful. Though I am not building the retro fit. Anyway, just wondering, thank you Regars David

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U.S.S wasp

Comments: I am looking to find anyone who might have known my dad, Reginald R. Johnson, who served on the Wasp during the Korean War. I know he was on the ship when it collided with the Hobson. I believe he was a petty officer at the time.

He died when i was only 21, and i never really got to talk to him about this part of his life. Anyone who knew him who could tell me about him during this time, it would be greatly appreciated.

david w. johnson

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info squadron 196 1954 1955

Comments: wish to have reuion

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Comments: Looking for some of my troops during this tour.

Keywords: I was Chief ASC in charge of support equipment from 69-71.

crew member

Comments: Hello am searching for my grandfather Jim Hoag have never met but heard just alittle bit about.Was married to a Phyllis had two sons jimmy and Philip.Have heard that he was in korea and on the USS Wasp.I do have a picture of him from 1951 cannot read the writing on back But it says BELL on it.If anyone Knows anything PLEASE contact me @ Robertnmich@aol.com.

Keywords: Jim (JAMES) Cook Hoag not sure have 1 picture from 1951

USS WASP 11/54-2?/55 Flag CT

Comments: No work New Year's morning 1954 because of Eisenhower!

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United Stingers Project

Comments: The USS WASP Association is sponsoring a WASP Memorial aboard the USS HORNET CV-12, herself a museum at the former NAS Alameda (San Francisco Bay). At this writing 9/12/00 we are restoring a compartment aboard the HORNET - Please visit the HORNET - also an ESSEX-Class - AND - the WASP's Sister Ship. A visit aboard will bring back memories. Questions? Then email me. Regards, bill

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Cruise Book Sept.54-Apr.55

Comments: I am looking for a cruise book for the period from Sept 1954-April 1955.I was a member of Fighter Sqd 151-( VF 151.) Contact me at above locations.Prefer email. Many thanks.

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Wasp CVA-18 l952- 1954

Comments: - Disions lst, and O.I.Div.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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NOTE: ALTHOUGH USS WASP (CV-18) WAS IN SERVICE DURING THE KOREAN WAR, SHE SUFFERED A MAJOR COLLISION AT SEA, AND DID NOT ENTER THE KOREAN WAR ZONE UNTIL AFTER THE ARMISTICE.

USS WASP (CV-18)

“Wasp collided with ...(DD-464) ...Hobson lost 176 of the crew, including her skipper”

(CV-18: dp. 27,100; l. 872' 0"; b. 93' 0"; ew. 147' 6"; dr. 28' 7"; s. 32.7 k.; cpl. 3,448; a. ac. 80 to 100, 12 5", 40 40mm., 55 20mm.; cl. Essex)

Wasp reported to the Atlantic Fleet in November 1951 and began a period of shakedown training which lasted until February 1952. After returning from the shakedown cruise, she spent a month in the New York Naval Shipyard preparing for duty in distant waters.

On 26 April 1952, Wasp collided with destroyer minesweeper Hobson (DD-464) while conducting night flying operations en route to Gibraltar. Hobson lost 176 of the crew, including her skipper. Rapid rescue operations saved 52 men. Wasp sustained no personnel casualties, but her bow was torn by a 75-foot saw-tooth rip.

The carrier proceeded to Bayonne, N.J., for repairs and, after she entered drydock there, the bow of aircraft carrier Hornet (CV-12), then undergoing conversion-was removed and floated by barge from Brooklyn, N.Y., and fitted into position on Wasp, replacing the badly shattered forward end of the ship. This remarkable task was completed in only 10 days, enabling the carrier to get underway to cross the Atlantic.

On 2 June 1952, Wasp relieved Tarawa (CV-40) at Gibraltar and joined Carrier Division (CarDiv) 6 in the Mediterranean Sea. After conducting strenuous flight operations between goodwill visits to many Mediterranean ports, Wasp was relieved at Gibraltar on 5 September by Leyte (CV-32).

After taking part in NATO Exercise "Mainbrace" at Greenock, Scotland, and enjoying a liberty period at Plymouth, England, Wasp headed home and arrived at Norfolk early on the morning of 13 October 1952.

On 7 November 1952, Wasp entered the New York Naval Shipyard to commence a seven-month yard period to prepare her for a world cruise which was to bring her into the Pacific Fleet once more. After refresher training in the Caribbean, Wasp departed Norfolk on 16 September 1953.

After transiting the Panama Canal and crossing the Pacific, the carrier made a brief visit to Japan and then conducted strenuous operations with the famed TF 77. While operating in the western Pacific, she made port calls at Hong Kong, Manila, Yokosuka , and Sasebo.

On 10 January 1954, China's Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek spent more than four hours on board Wasp watching simulated air war maneuvers in Formosan waters. On 12 March, President Ramon Magsaysay of the Republic of the Philippines came on board to observe air operations as a guest of American Ambassador Raymond A. Spruance. Wasp operated out of Subic Bay, Philippines, for a time, then sailed for Japan where, in April 1954, she was relieved by Boxer (CV-21) and sailed for her new homeport of San Diego, Calif.

Wasp spent the next few months preparing for another tour of the Orient. She departed the United States in September 1954 and steamed to the Far East visiting Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima en route. She relieved Boxer in October 1954 and engaged in air operations in the South China Sea with Carrier Task Group 70.2. Wasp visited the Philippine Islands in November and December and proceeded to Japan early in 1955 to join TF 77. While operating with that naval organization, Wasp provided air cover for the evacuation of the Tachen Islands by the Chinese Nationalists.

After the Tachen evacuation, Wasp stopped at Japan before returning to San Diego, Calif., in April. She entered the San Francisco Naval Shipyard in May for a seven-month conversion and overhaul. On 1 December the carrier returned to duty displaying a new canter flight deck and a hurricane bow. As 1955 ended, Wasp had returned to San Diego and was busily preparing for another Far Eastern tour.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: ATLANTIC FLEET, USS HOBSON (DMS-26), USS HORNET (CV-12), USS TARAWA (CV-40), CARRIER DIVISION 6, MEDITERRANEAN, USS LEYTE (CV-32), NATO, PACIFIC FLEET, TF 77, FORMOSA STRAITS, TACHEN ISLANDS, PEACE PATROL,

V-2 div. - Vincent Lee

Comments: plank owner of the U.S.S.Wasp CV18 had the third arresting wire was the seventh sailor assigned to her.

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