Essex Class Aircraft Carrier Data
Compiled By John Sheridan
*Source of Data
(Note: This page is a work in progress. I will be adding data
for post-war Aircraft as soon as I can gather the data. If you find a mistake,
error, or omissions, please feel free to contact me.)
Short-Hull Ships:
Long-Hull Ships:
Cancelled Ships:
| CV-35 USS Reprisal |
Cancelled 12 August 1945 40% complete |
| CV-46 USS Iwo Jima |
Cancelled 11 August 1945 |
Essex Class Data (as
Designed)
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|
Notes |
| Length (LOA) Short Hull Ships: |
872' 0" |
See List for Short Hull Ships |
| Length (LOA) Long Hull
Ships: |
888' 0" |
See List for Long Hull Ships |
| Length (WL): |
820' 0" |
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| Beam (Extreme): |
147' 6" |
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| Beam (WL): |
93' 0" |
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| Flight Deck |
862' x 108' |
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| Hanger Deck: |
654' x 70' |
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| Elevators (Centerline): |
2ea 48' 3" x 44' 3" (Capacity 28,000lbs ) |
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| Elevators (Deck Edge): |
1ea 60' 0" x 34' 0" (Capacity 18,000lbs ) |
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| Catapults (Deck): |
1 H4B (2 H4B's in later ships) |
Essex completed without catapults. |
| Catapults (Hanger): |
1 H4A |
Yorktown, Intrepid, Hornet, Bunker Hill, Wasp Only |
| Arresting Gear: |
Mk 4 |
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| Design Standard Displacement: |
27,500 tons |
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| Design Displacement: |
33,400 tons |
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| Design Full Load: |
36,380 tons |
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| Draft: |
26' optimum
27'6" Full Load |
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| Machinery: |
8ea Babcock & Wilcox boilers (565psi, 850 F.)
4ea 1,250kW Ships Service Turbine Generators
2ea 250 kW Diesel Generators. |
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| Shafts: |
4ea |
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| Shaft Horsepower: |
150,000 hp (Design)
154,054 hp (Trial) |
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| Fuel Capacity: |
6,330 (Design) |
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| Speed: |
33kts (Design)
32.93kts (Trial) |
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| Endurance: |
20,000 Nautical Miles @ 15kts (Design)
15,440 Nautical Miles @ 15kts (Service) |
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| Tactical Diameter: |
765 Yards @ 30kts |
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| Armament: |
12 - 5"/38cal (4ea x 2 mounts, 4ea x 1 mounts)
32 - 40mm (8ea x 4 mounts) AA
46 - 20mm AA |
40mm and 20mm AA varied from ship-to-ship with up to 72 -
40mm (18ea x 4 mounts) and
60 - 20mm in later ships. |
| Fire Control Systems: |
2ea Mk 37
8ea Mk 51 |
Mk 51 Directors added as 40mm mounts increased. Some Mk 51
Directors were replaced by Mk 57 or Mk 63 Directors. |
| Protection: |
Flight Deck - None
Gallery Deck - None
Hanger Deck - 2.5" STS Armor
Protective Deck(s) - 1.5" STS Armor
Armor Belt - 4" tapered to 2.5" (508' x 10')
Bulkheads - 4"
Conning Tower 1.5" STS top 1" side of Pilot House
Steering Gear - 2.5" Deck |
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| Aircraft: |
36 F6F Fighters
36 SBD Bombers
18 TBF Torpedo Bombers |
Aircraft Complement changed considerably during WWII and
beyond. See notes below for details on aircraft. |
| Aviation Ordnance: |
625.5 Tons |
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| Aviation Gasoline: |
231,650 Gallons |
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| Complement (ship and airgroup): |
268 Officers - 2,363 Enlisted |
These numbers increased as aircraft and AA changed in
numbers. |
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SCB Conversion Information |
| SCB-27A |
This was the first Essex class modernization program and
was carried out on CV-9, CV-10, CV-12, CV-15, CV-18, CV-20, CV-33 and CV39
between 1948 and 1953. (CV-34 was completed to SCB-27A standard in 1950.)
The principal features of SCB-27A included:
Removal of the side belt armor and replacing it with a hull blister which
increased the beam at the waterline to 101 feet.
Removal of the island twin 5-inch turrets and relocation of the new open
5-inch mounts to the starboard side along the edge of the flight deck.
Modifications to the Island which replaced the tripod mast with a single
pole mast and redesigned smokestack.
Strengthening the flight deck in the landing area.
Installation of larger and more powerful elevators.
Replacement of the H-4-1 Hydraulic catapults with H-8 Hydraulic catapults
capable of launching aircraft up to 40,000 pounds gross weight.
More powerful bomb and ammunition elevators.
Equipment for the handling of Jet aircraft, including jet blast deflectors
behind the catapults.
Increased aviation fuel capacity.
Installation of higher capacity aircraft cranes.
Three ready rooms relocated below the hanger deck.
Installation of an escalator along the starboard side of the island for
aircrew to reach the flight deck.
Division of the hanger deck space by two fireproof steel doors. |
| SCB-27C |
The SCB-27C program was a further refinement of the SCB-27A
program. The SCB-27C ships fall into two groups:
The first Group (CV-11, CV-14, and CV-19) recieved the basic SCB-27C
modifications between 1951 and 1954.
The second group (CV-16, CV-31, and CV-38) received an advanced SCB-27C that
included most of the features of the later SCB-125 program.
The principal features of the basic SCB-27C that differed from the SCB-27A
included:A revised hull blister which increased the waterline beam to 103
feet.
Installation of two C-11 steam catapults.
Strengthing the flight deck.
Replacement of the number three elevator with a starboard side deck edge
unit (this required moving the starboard side open 5-inch guns further aft
to a position opposite the port side guns)
Installation of a stronger arresting gear system.
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| SCB-125 |
| SCB-125 introduced the angled deck and enclosed "Hurricane"
bow to the Essex class. Three groups were covered by SCB-125. The first
(CV-16, CV-31, and CV-38) received both their SCB-27C and SCB-125
modifications in one dockyard period between 1951 and 1955.
The second group (CV-11, CV-14, and CV-19) included those SCB-27C ships
brought up to SCB-125 standards during a later dockyard period between 1955
and 1957. These ships were also given longer (70-feet 3-inches)
forward centerline elevators.
The third group (CV-9, CV-10, CV-12, CV-15, CV-18, CV-20, and CV-33)
including SCB-27A ships which did not get all the features that the SCB-27C
ships did. (CV-39 was the only SCB-27A ship that did not get the SCB-125
modernization. CV-34 is covered under the SCB-125A program.
Apart from the hurricane bow and angled deck, the principal features of
the SCB-125 included:
Installation of the improved Mark 7 dual arrestor wire system with half
the cross-deck pendants of the previous systems.
Introduction of air conditioning in some spaces.
Strengthing of the crash barriers.
Primary flight control (Prifly) was moved to the aft edge of the island, two
decks high.
Better soundproofing of the island.
Improved deck lighting.
(Antietam's angled deck installation was not considered part of the
SCB-125 modernization program.)
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| SCB-125A |
This modernization was a one-of-a-kind effort that brought
the Oriskany (CV-34) up to full SCB-27C and SCB-125 standard. CV-34 was the
last ship to receive the SCB-27C modernization (1959) and many features were
improved over the older SCB-27C ships.
Besides the angled deck, hurricane bow, C-11 steam catapults, and lengthened
centerline elevator, CV-34 had a light metal cladding for the flight deck
and an arresting gear system that was stronger then on the older SCB-27C
ships. |
| SCB-144 |
| SCB-144 was part of the Navy Fleet Rehabilitation and
Modernization (FRAM) II program intended to improve the ASW capability of
the SCB-27A CVS carriers. All of the SCB-144 modernizations were completed
by 1965. The principal modifications included: Installation of the SQS-23
bow-mounted sonar dome.
Installation of a stem hawsepipe and bow anchor.
Modifications to the Combat Information Center. |
CV-9 USS Essex
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
Feb 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
3 July 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
28 April 1941 |
| Launched: |
31 July 1942 |
| Commissioned: |
31 December 1942 |
| Decommissioned: |
9 January 1947 |
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| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
September 1948 - 1 February 1951 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 February 1951 |
| Redesignated to CVA-9: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
1 March 1955 - 1 March 1956 |
| Redesignated to CVS-9: |
8 March 1960 |
| FRAM II SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1962 |
| Decommissioned: |
30 June 1969 |
| Stricken: |
15 June 1975 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
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| Awards: |
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13 Battle Stars WWII |
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Presidential Unit Citation |
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4 Battle Stars Korean War |
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Navy Unit Commendation |
| Camouflage: |
| December 1942 - April 1944 |
MS 21 |
| April 1944 - November 1944 |
MS 32/16d |
| November 1944 - 1945 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
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CV-9 WII Layout
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40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
December 1942- September 1947 |
1 |
| Stern: |
December 1942- September 1947 |
1 |
| Island: |
December 1942 - April 1944 |
4 |
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April 1944 - September 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
April 1944 - September 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
December 1942- September 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
N/A |
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
N/A |
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
April 1944 - September 1947 |
2 |
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CV-9 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 9 |
VF-9 |
36 F6F |
October 1943 - December 1943 |
| |
VB-9 |
36 SBD |
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VT-9 |
18 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 9 |
VF-9 |
35 F6F |
January 1944 - February 1944 |
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VB-9 |
34 SBD |
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1 F6F |
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VT-9 |
19 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 15 |
VF-15 |
39 F6F |
June 1944 - September 194 |
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VFN-77 |
4 F6F-3N |
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VB-15 |
4 SBD |
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36 SB2C |
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VT-15 |
20 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 15 |
VF-15 |
45 F6F |
October 1944 - December 1944 |
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4 F6F-3N |
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2 F6F-3P |
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VB-15 |
25 SB2C |
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VT-15 |
20 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 4 |
VF-4 |
44 F6F |
January 1945 - February 1945 |
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VME-124 |
18 F4U |
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VME-213 |
18 F4U |
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VB-4 |
24 SB2C |
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VT-4 |
22 TBM |
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| Air Group 83 |
VF-83 |
30 F6F |
March 1945 - |
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4 F6F-5N |
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2 F6F-5P |
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VB-83 |
36 F4U |
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VT-83 |
15 TBM |
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| Air Group 2 |
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1953-54 |
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VF-143 |
F9F-6 |
Cougars (formerly VF-821) |
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VF-23 |
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Banshees |
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VF-123 |
F9F-2 |
Panthers |
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VA-55 |
AD1 |
Skyraiders |
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VC-3 |
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Banshees |
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VC-35,DI |
AD1 |
Skyraiders |
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VC-11 |
AD-5W |
Guppy |
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CV-10 USS Yorktown
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
May 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
3 July 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
1 December 1941 |
| Launched: |
21 January 1943 |
| Commissioned: |
15 April 1943 |
| Decommissioned: |
9 January 1947 |
| |
| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
15 February 1951 - 2 January 1953 |
| Recommissioned: |
2 January 1953 |
| Redesignated to CVA-10: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
31 July 1954 - 15 October 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVS-10: |
9 January 1957 |
| FRAM II SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1966 |
| Decommissioned: |
27 June 1970 |
| Stricken: |
1 June 1973 |
| Fate: |
Museum Ship Hunter's Point SC. |
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| Awards: |
| World War II |
11 Battle Stars |
| |
Presidential Unit Citation |
| Vietnam War |
5 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| 15 April 1943 - May 1944 |
MS 21 |
| May 1944 - 1945 |
MS 33/10a |
| 1946 - 1970 |
MS 13 |
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CV-10 WII Layout
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Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
April 1943- September 1947 |
1 |
| Stern: |
April 1943- September 1944 |
1 |
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September 1944 - September 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
April 1943 - September 1944 |
4 |
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September 1944 - September 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
September 1944 - September 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
April 1943- September 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
September 1944 - September 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
September 1944 - September 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
June 1943 - September 1947 |
2 |
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CV-10 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 5 |
VF-5 |
F6F |
September - October 1943 |
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VNF-76 |
F6F-3N |
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VB-5 |
SBD |
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SB2C |
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| Air Group 5 |
VF-5 |
37 F6F |
October 1943 - February 1944 |
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VB-5 |
36 SBD |
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1 F6F |
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VT-5 |
18 TBF |
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| Air Group 5 |
VF-5 |
36 F6F |
February 1944 - May 1944 |
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VNF-76 |
4 F6F-3N |
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VB-5 |
36 SBD |
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1 F6F |
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VT-5 |
18 TBF |
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| Air Group 1 |
VF-1 |
39 F6F |
May 1944 |
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VFN-77 |
5 F6F-3N |
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VB-1 |
36 SBD |
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1 F6F |
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VT-1 |
18 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 1 |
VF-1 |
42 F6F |
June 1944 - January 1945 |
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VFN-77 |
4 F6F-3N |
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VB-1 |
4 SBD |
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40 SB2C |
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VT-1 |
17 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 3 |
VF-3 |
48 F6F |
January 1945 - March 1945 |
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6 F6F-5P |
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VB-3 |
24 SB2C |
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VT-3 |
18 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 9 |
VF-9 |
40 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
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F6F-5P |
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F6F-5N |
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VB-9 |
15 SB2C |
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VT-9 |
7 TBM |
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| Air Group 88 |
VF-88 |
30 F6F |
June 1945 - |
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6 F6F-5N |
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3 F6F-5P |
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VB-88 |
15 SB2C |
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VBF-88 |
37 F4U |
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VT-88 |
15 TBM |
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CV-11 USS
Intrepid
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
May 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
3 July 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
1 December 1941 |
| Launched: |
26 April 1943 |
| Commissioned: |
16 August 1943 |
| Decommissioned: |
22 March 1947 |
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| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
24 September 1951 - 18 June 1954 |
| Recommissioned: |
18 June 1954 |
| Redesignated to CVA-11: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
24 January 1956 - 2 May 1957 |
| Redesignated to CVS-11: |
31 March 1962 |
| FRAM II SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1965 |
| Decommissioned: |
30 March 1974 |
| Stricken: |
30 March 1974 |
| Fate: |
Museum Ship New York City NY |
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| Awards: |
| World War II |
5 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| August 1943 - April 1944 |
MS 21 |
| April 1944 - December 1944 |
MS 32/3a |
| December 1944 - 1945 |
MS 22 |
| 1946 - 1970 |
MS 13 |
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CV-11 WWII Layout
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| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Early War Type |
August 1943 - June 1944 |
| Late War Type |
June 1944 - March 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
June 1954 - March 1974 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK (Mast) |
August 1943 - November 1943 |
| SK (Starboard Side Stack) |
November 1943 - June 1944 |
| SK (Platform Aft) |
June 1944 - March 1947 |
| SK-2 |
N/A |
| Catapults: |
| Hanger Deck |
August 1943 - June 1944 |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
August 1943 |
| Port Flightdeck |
June 1944 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
August 1943 - May 1945 |
| 2 Poles |
May 1945 - March 1947 |
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Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
August 1943- March 1947 |
1 |
| Stern: |
August 1943- February 1945 |
1 |
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February 1945 - March 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
August 1943 - June 1944 |
4 |
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June 1944 - March 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
June 1944 - March 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
August 1943- March 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
June 1944 - March 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
June 1944 - March 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
June 1943 - March 1947 |
2 |
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CV-11 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 6 |
VF-6 |
37 F6F |
January 1944 - February 1944 |
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VB-6 |
36 SBD |
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VT-6 |
19 TBF |
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| Air Group 6 |
VF-6 |
37 F6F |
February 1944 - June 1944 |
| |
VFN-101 |
4 F4U |
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VB-6 |
36 SBD |
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VT-6 |
19 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 19 |
VF-19 |
F6F |
June 1944 - October 1944 |
| |
VB-19 |
SB2C |
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VT-19 |
TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 18 |
VF-18 |
36 F6F |
October 1944 - January 1945 |
| |
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5 F6F-5N |
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2 F6F-5P |
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VB-18 |
28 SB2C |
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VT-18 |
18 TBM |
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| Air Group 10 |
VF-10 |
6 F6F |
January 1945 - March 1945 |
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40 F4U |
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VB-10 |
15 SB2C |
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VBF-10 |
36 F4U |
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VT-10 |
15 TBM |
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| Air Group 10 |
VF-10 |
40 F4U |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
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5 F6F-5N |
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2 F6F-5P |
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VB-10 |
15 SB2C |
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VT-10 |
15 TBM |
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CV-12 USS
Hornet
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
May 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
3 August 1942 |
| Launched: |
29 August 1943 |
| Commissioned: |
29 November 1943 |
| Decommissioned: |
15 January 1947 |
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| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
14 June 1951 - 1 October 1953 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 October 1953 |
| Redesignated to CVA-12: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
24 August 1955 - 15 August 1956 |
| Redesignated to CVS-12: |
27 June 1958 |
| FRAM II SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1965 |
| Decommissioned: |
26 June 1970 |
| Stricken: |
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| Fate: |
Museum Ship San Francisco CA |
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| Awards: |
| World War II |
7 Battle Stars |
| |
Presidential Unit Citation |
| Camouflage: |
| November 1943 - September 1945 |
MS 33/3a |
| September 1945 - 1946 |
MS 22 |
| 1946 - 1970 |
MS 13 |
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CV-12 WWII Layout
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| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Early War Type |
November 1943 - September 1945 |
| Late War Type |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
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| Radar Locations: |
| SK (Platform Aft) |
November 1943 - September 1945 |
| SK-2 |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Hanger Deck |
November 1943 - September 1945 |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
November 1943 - January 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
November 1943 - September 1945 |
| 2 Poles |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
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Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
November 1943- January 1947 |
1 |
| Stern: |
November 1943- September 1945 |
1 |
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September 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
November 1943 - September 1945 |
4 |
| |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
November 1943- January 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
November 1943- January 1947 |
2 |
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CV-12 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 2 |
VF-2 |
36 F6F |
June 1944 - October 1944 |
| |
VNF-76 |
4 F6F-3N |
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VB-2 |
33 SB2C |
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VT-2 |
19 TBF |
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| Air Group 11 |
VF-11 |
32 F6F |
October 1944 - January 1945 |
| |
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3 F6F-3N/5N |
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4 F6F-3P/5P |
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VB-11 |
25 SB2C |
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VT-11 |
18 TBF/TBM |
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| Air Group 11 |
VF-10 |
48 F6F |
January 1945 - March 1945 |
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3 F6F-5N |
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VB-11 |
23 SB2C |
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VT-11 |
18 TBM |
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| Air Group 17 |
VF-17 |
61 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
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4 F6F-5N |
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6 F6F-5P |
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VB-17 |
15 SB2C |
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VT-17 |
15 TBM |
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CV-13 USS Franklin
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
7 December 1942 |
| Launched: |
14 October 1943 |
| Commissioned: |
31 January 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
17 Febuary 1947 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-13: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to AVT-8: |
15 May 1959 |
| Stricken: |
1 October 1964 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
4 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| January 1944 - March 1944 |
MS 32/6a |
| March 1944 - January 1945 |
MS 32/6a (Starboard) |
| |
MS 32/3a (Port) |
| January 1945 - February 1947 |
MS 21 |
| 1947 - 1964 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-13 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Early War Type |
January 1944 - May 1944 |
| Late War Type |
May 1944 - January 1947 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK (Platform Aft) |
January 1944 - September 1945 |
| SK-2 |
September 1945 - January 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Hanger Deck |
January 1944 - January 1945 |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
January 1944 - January 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
January 1944 - January 1945 |
| 2 Poles |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
January 1944- January 1947 |
1 |
| Stern: |
January 1944- January 1945 |
1 |
| |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
January 1944 - May 1945 |
4 |
| |
May 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
January 1944- January 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
January 1945- January 1947 |
2 |
|
CV-13 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 13 |
VF-13 |
31 F6F |
October 1944 - March 1945 |
| |
VB-13 |
31 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-13 |
18 TBM |
|
| Air Group 5 |
VF-5 |
32 F4U |
March 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VMF-214 |
F4U |
|
| |
VMF-452 |
F4U |
|
| |
VB-5 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-5 |
15 TBM |
|
CV-14 USS Ticonderoga
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
1 February 1943 |
| Launched: |
7 February 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
8 May 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
9 January 1947 |
| |
| SCB-27C Upgrade: |
17 July 1951 - 1 October 1954 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 October 1954 |
| Redesignated to CVA-14: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
7 November 1955 - 1 April 1957 |
| Redesignated to CVS-14: |
21 October 1969 |
| Decommissioned: |
1 September 1973 |
| Stricken: |
16 November 1973 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
5 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| September 1944 - May 1945 |
MS 33/10a |
| May 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1973 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-14 WWII Layout
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|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
May 1944 - January 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
October 1954 - 1 September 1973 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK (Platform Aft) |
May 1944 - April 1945 |
| SK-2 |
April 1945 - January 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
May 1944 - January 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
May 1944 - January 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
May 1944 - April 1945 |
| 2 Poles |
April 1945 - January 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
May 1944- January 1947 |
2 |
| Stern: |
May 1944- January 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
May 1944 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
May 1944 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
May 1944- January 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
April 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
April 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
April 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
|
CV-14 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 80 |
VF-80 |
73 F6F |
June 1944 - January 1945 |
| |
VNF-105 |
6 F6F-5N |
|
| |
VB-80 |
22 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-80 |
16 TBM |
|
| Air Group 80 |
VF-80 |
68 F6F |
January 1945 - May 1945 |
| |
|
3 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-80 |
22 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-80 |
16 TBM |
|
| Air Group 87 |
VF-87 |
F6F |
May 1945 |
| |
VB-87 |
SB2C |
|
| |
VT-87 |
TBM |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Air Group 5 |
|
|
1963 |
| |
VF-51 |
F-8E |
Crusaders "Screaming Eagles" |
| |
VF-54 |
F3B |
Demons "Silver Kings" |
| |
|
|
|
| |
VA-52 |
AD1 |
Skyraiders "Knight Riders" |
| |
VA-55 |
A4B |
Skyhawks "Warhorses" |
| |
VA-56 |
A4B |
Skyhawks "Champions" |
| |
VAH-4 Det Bravo |
A3B |
Skywarriors "Bravo Bandits" |
| |
VAW-11 Det Bravo |
E1B |
Tracer |
| |
VCP-63 Det Bravo |
RF8A |
Photo Crusaders "Flying Tigers" |
| |
HU-1 Det Bravo |
|
"Angels" |
| |
|
|
|
CV15 USS Randolph
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
10 May 1943 |
| Launched: |
28 June 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
9 October 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
25 February 1948 |
| |
| SCB-27C Upgrade: |
22 June 1951 - 1 July 1953 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 July 1953 |
| Redesignated to CVA-15: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
1 March 1955 - 12 February 1956 |
| Redesignated to CVS-15: |
31 March 1959 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1961 |
| Decommissioned: |
13 February 1969 |
| Stricken: |
15 June 1973 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
3 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| October 1944 - January 1945 |
MS 32/17a |
| January 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-15 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
| SBC-27A |
July 1953 - February 1969 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
| Port Flightdeck |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
October 1944- February 1948 |
2 |
| Stern: |
October 1944- February 1948 |
2 |
| Island: |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
October 1944 - February 1948 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
October 1944- February 1948 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
April 1945 - February 1948 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
April 1945 - February 1948 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
April 1945 - February 1948 |
2 |
|
CV-15 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
F6F |
July 1945 |
| |
VB-16 |
22 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-16 |
16 TBM |
|
CV-16 USS Lexington
| Builder: |
Bethlehem Quincy (Fore River) |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
15 July 1941 |
| Launched: |
26 September 1942 |
| Commissioned: |
17 March 1943 |
| Decommissioned: |
23 April 1947 |
| |
| SCB-27C Upgrade: |
21 July 1952 - 1 September 1955 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 September 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVA-16: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
21 July 1952 - 1 September 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVS-16: |
1 October 1962 |
| Redesignated to CVT-16: |
1 January 1969 |
| Redesignated to AVT-16: |
1978 |
| Decommissioned: |
8 November 1991 |
| Stricken: |
8 November 1991 |
| Fate: |
Museum Corpus Christi Texas |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
11 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| March 1943 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1991 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-16 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Early War Type |
March 1943 - May 1945 |
| Late War Type |
May 1945 - July 1952 |
| SBC-27A |
July 1952 - November 1991 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK (Starboard Stack) |
March 1943 - May 1945 |
| SK-2 |
May 1945 - July 1952 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
March 1943 |
| Port Flightdeck |
December 1943 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 5 Poles |
March 1943 - July 1952 |
| 2 Poles |
May 1945 - July 1952 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
March 1943 - July 1952 |
1 |
| Stern: |
March 1943 - July 1952 |
2 |
| Island: |
March 1943 - May 1945 |
4 |
| |
May 1945 - July 1952 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
March 1943 - July 1952 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
March 1943 - July 1952 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
May 1945 - July 1952 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
May 1945 - July 1952 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
March 1943 - July 1952 |
2 |
|
CV-16 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
36 F6F |
February 1943 - October 1943 |
| |
VFN-16 |
6 F6F-3N |
|
| |
VB-16 |
34 SBD |
|
| |
VT-16 |
20 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
37 F6F |
October 1943 - December 1943 |
| |
VB-16 |
36 SBD |
|
| |
VT-16 |
18 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
38 F6F |
February 1944 - June 1944 |
| |
VFN-76 |
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
VB-16 |
34 SBD |
|
| |
VT-16 |
18 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
38 F6F |
June 1944 - October 1944 |
| |
VFN-76 |
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
VB-16 |
34 SBD |
|
| |
VT-16 |
18 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 19 |
VF-19 |
36 F6F |
October 1944 - November 1944 |
| |
|
4 F6F-3N/5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-3P/5P |
|
| |
VB-19 |
30 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-19 |
10 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 20 |
VF-20 |
72 F6F |
October 1944 - November 1944 |
| |
VB-20 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-20 |
15 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 20 |
VF-20 |
69 F6F |
January 1945 - February 1945 |
| |
|
5 F6F-5N |
|
| |
VB-20 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-20 |
15 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 9 |
VF-9 |
F6F |
February 1945 - August 1945 |
| |
VB-9 |
SB2C |
|
| |
VT-9 |
TBM |
|
| Air Group 9 |
VF-9 |
F6F |
August 1945 - |
| |
VB-9 |
SB2C |
|
| |
VT-9 |
TBM |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Air Group 21 |
|
|
1960-61 |
| |
VF-211 |
F8U |
Crusaders "Fighting Two Eleven" |
| |
VF-213 |
F3H |
Demons "Black Lions" |
| |
VA-212 |
FJ4B |
Fury "Rampant Raiders" |
| |
VA-215 |
AD1 |
Skyraiders "Main Battery" |
| |
VA-216 |
FJ4B |
Fury "Black Diamonds" |
| |
VAH-4 Det Lima |
A3D |
Skywarrior |
| |
VAW-13 Det Lima |
WF2 |
Tracers "Zappers" |
| |
VCP-63 Det Lima |
RF8A |
Photo Crusaders |
| |
|
|
|
CV17 USS Bunker Hill
| Builder: |
Bethlehem Quincy (Fore River) |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
15 September 1941 |
| Launched: |
7 December 1942 |
| Commissioned: |
24 May 1943 |
| Decommissioned: |
9 January 1947 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-17: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-17: |
8 August 1953 |
| Redesignated AVT-9 |
May 1959 |
| Stricken: |
1 November 1966 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
11 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| May 1943 - January 1944 |
MS 21 |
| January 1944 - January 1945 |
MS 32/6a |
| January 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
|
CV-17 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Early War Type |
May 1943 - January 1945 |
| Late War Type |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK |
May 1943 - January 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Hanger |
May 1943 - January 1945 |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
May 1943 - January 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 5 Poles |
May 1943 - January 1945 |
| 2 Poles |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
May 1943- January 1947 |
1 |
| Stern: |
May 1943- January 1945 |
1 |
| |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
May 1943 - January 1945 |
4 |
| |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
May 1943 - January 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
January 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
|
CV-17 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 17 |
VF-17 |
3 F6F |
June 1943 - October 1943 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-17 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-17 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-17 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
F6F |
July 1945 |
| |
VB-16 |
22 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-16 |
16 TBM |
|
CV18 USS Wasp
| Builder: |
Bethlehem Quincy (Fore River) |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
18 March 1942 |
| Launched: |
17 August 1943 |
| Commissioned: |
24 November 1943 |
| Decommissioned: |
17 February 1947 |
| |
| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
1 September 1948 - 28 September 1951 |
| Recommissioned: |
28 September 1951 |
| Redesignated to CVA-18: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
31 July 1954 - 1 December 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVS-18: |
1 November 1956 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1964 |
| Decommissioned: |
1 July 1972 |
| Stricken: |
1 July 1972 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
8 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| November 1943 - March 1944 |
MS 21 |
| March 1944 - June 1945 |
MS 33/10a |
| January 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1972 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-18 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Early War Type |
November 1943 - June 1945 |
| Late War Type |
June 1945 - February 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
September 1948 - July 1972 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK Starboard Stack |
November 1943 - February 1948 |
| Catapults: |
| Hanger Deck |
November 1943 - June 1945 |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
November 1943 - February 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
June 1945 - February 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
November 1943 - June 1945 |
| 2 Poles |
June 1945 - February 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
November 1943 - February 1948 |
1 |
| Stern: |
November 1943- June 1945 |
1 |
| |
June 1945 - February 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
November 1943 - June 1945 |
4 |
| |
June 1945 - February 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
June 1945 - February 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
November 1943 - February 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
April 1945 - February 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
April 1945 - February 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
November 1943 - February 1947 |
2 |
|
CV-18 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 14 |
VF-14 |
F6F |
January 1944 June 1944 |
| |
VFN-77 |
6 F6F-3N |
|
| |
VB-14 |
SB2C |
|
| |
VT-14 |
TBM |
|
| Air Group 14 |
VF-14 |
35 F6F |
June 1944 - October 1944 |
| |
VFN-77 |
4 F6F-3N |
|
| |
VB-14 |
32 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-14 |
18 TBF |
|
| Air Group 14 |
VF-14 |
37 F6F |
October 1944 - November 1944 |
| |
|
4 F6F-3N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-3P |
|
| |
VB-14 |
25 SB2C |
|
| |
|
10 F6F |
|
| |
VT-14 |
18 TBF/TBM |
|
| Air Group 81 |
VF-81 |
54 F6F |
November 1944 - January 1945 |
| |
VMF-216 |
18 F4U |
|
| |
VMF-217 |
18 F4U |
|
| |
VB-81 |
32 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-81 |
18 TBM |
|
| Air Group 81 |
VF-81 |
49 F6F |
January 1945 - March 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-3N/5N |
|
| |
|
1 F6F-3P |
|
| |
VB-81 |
21 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-81 |
18 TBM |
|
| Air Group 86 |
VF-86 |
30 F6F |
March 1945 - June 1945 |
| |
|
2 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
1 F6F-3P |
|
| |
VBF-86 |
36 F4U |
|
| |
VB-86 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-86 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 86 |
VF-86 |
34 F6F |
March 1945 - June 1945 |
| |
VBF-86 |
36 F4U |
|
| |
VB-86 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-86 |
15 TBM |
|
CV19 USS Hancock
| Builder: |
Bethlehem Quincy (Fore River) |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1940 |
| Contract Date: |
9 September 1940 |
| Keel Laid: |
26 January 1943 |
| Launched: |
24 January 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
15 April 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
9 May 1947 |
| |
| SCB-27C Upgrade: |
17 July 1951 - 1 March 1954 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 March 1954 |
| Redesignated to CVA-19: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
24 August 55 - 15 November 1956 |
| Redesignated to CVS-19: |
|
| Decommissioned: |
30 January 1976 |
| Stricken: |
31 January 1976 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
4 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| April 1944 - June 1945 |
MS 32/3a |
| January 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-19 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
April 1944 - May 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
March 1954 - January 1976 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK Platform Aft |
April 1944 - May 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
April 1944 - May 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
April 1944 - May 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
April 1944 - May 1947 |
| 2 Poles |
June 1945 - May 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
April 1944- May 1947 |
2 |
| Stern: |
April 1944- May 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
April 1944 - May 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
June 1945 - May 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
April 1944- May 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
June 1945 - May 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
June 1945 - May 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
June 1945 - May 1947 |
2 |
|
CV-19 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 12 |
VF-12 |
27 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VB-12 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VBF-12 |
24 F6F |
|
| |
VT-12 |
15 TBM |
|
| Air Group 16 |
VF-16 |
F6F |
July 1945 |
| |
VB-16 |
22 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-16 |
16 TBM |
|
| Air Group 15 |
|
|
1959 |
| |
VF-151 |
F3H-2 |
Demons |
| |
VF-154 |
F8U-1E |
Crusaders |
| |
|
|
|
| |
VA-152 |
AD1 |
Skyraiders |
| |
VA-153 |
A4D-2 |
Skyhawks "Blue Tail Flies" |
| |
VA-155 |
A4D-2 |
Skyhawks |
| |
VAH-4 Det Delta |
3 A3D-2 |
Skywarriors |
| |
VCP-61 Det Delta |
F8U-1P |
Photo Crusader |
| |
VAW-13 Det Delta |
3 AD-5W |
Guppy |
| |
HU-1 Det Delta |
2 HUP-2 |
|
| |
|
|
|
CV20 USS Bennington
| Builder: |
New York Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
December 1941 |
| Contract Date: |
15 December 1941 |
| Keel Laid: |
15 December 1942 |
| Launched: |
26 February 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
6 August 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
8 November 1946 |
| |
| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
26 October 1950 - 13 November 1952 |
| Recommissioned: |
13 November 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVA-20: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
31 July 1954 - 15 April 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVS-20: |
30 June 1959 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1963 |
| Decommissioned: |
15 January 1970 |
| Stricken: |
|
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
3 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| October 1944 - January 1945 |
MS 32/17a |
| January 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-20 WWII Layout
|
|
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
| SBC-27A |
November 1952 - January 1970 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
| Port Flightdeck |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
August 1944- November 1946 |
2 |
| Stern: |
August 1944- November 1946 |
2 |
| Island: |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
August 1944 - November 1946 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
August 1944- November 1946 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-20 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| Air Group 82 |
VF-82 |
31 F6F |
March 1945 - April 1945 |
| |
|
4 F6F-5N |
|
| |
|
2 F6F-5P |
|
| |
VMF-112 |
18 F4U |
|
| |
VMF-123 |
17 F4U |
|
| |
VB-82 |
15 SB2C |
|
| |
VT-82 |
15 TBM |
|
CV21 USS Boxer
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
December 1941 |
| Contract Date: |
15 December 1941 |
| Keel Laid: |
13 September 1943 |
| Launched: |
14 December 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
16 April 1945 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-21: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-21: |
1 February 1956 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1963 |
| Decommissioned: |
1 December 1969 |
| Stricken: |
1 December 1969 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| |
|
| Camouflage: |
| April 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-21 WWII Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
April 1945 - December 1969 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
April 1945 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
April 1945 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
April 1945 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
April 1945 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
April 1945- |
2 |
| Stern: |
April 1945- |
2 |
| Island: |
April 1945 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
April 1945 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
April 1945- |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
April 1945 - |
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
April 1945 - |
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
April 1945 - |
2 |
|
CV-21 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-31 USS Bon Homme
Richard
| Builder: |
New York Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
1 February 1943 |
| Launched: |
29 April 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
26 November 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
9 January 1947 |
| |
SCB-27C Upgrade:
SCB-125 Upgrade: |
21 July 1952 - 1 November 1955 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 November 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVA-31: |
1 October 1952 |
| Decommissioned: |
2 July 1971 |
| Stricken: |
|
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
1 Battle Star |
| Camouflage: |
| October 1944 - March 1945 |
MS 32/17a |
| March 1945 - 1946 |
MS 22 |
| 1946 - 1971 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-31 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Short Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
November 1955 - July 1971 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
November 1944- January 1947 |
2 |
| Stern: |
November 1944- January 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
November 1944 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
November 1944- January 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
May 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
| Starboard MID: |
May 1945 - January 1947 |
3 |
| Starboard Aft: |
May 1945 - January 1947 |
2 |
|
CV-31 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-32 USS Leyte
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
23 March 1943 |
| Keel Laid: |
21 February 1944 |
| Launched: |
23 August 1945 |
| Commissioned: |
11 April 1946 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-32: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-32: |
8 August 1953 |
| Redesignated to AVT-10 |
15 May 1959 |
| Decommissioned: |
15 May 1959 |
| Stricken: |
1 January 1969 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
0 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1959 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-32 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
April 1946 - |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
April 1946 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
April 1946 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
April 1946 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 2 Poles |
April 1946 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
April 1946 - |
1 |
| Stern: |
April 1946 - |
2 |
| Island: |
April 1946 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
April 1946 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
April 1946 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-32 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-33 USS Kearsarge
| Builder: |
New York Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
1 March 1944 |
| Launched: |
5 May 1945 |
| Commissioned: |
2 March 1946 |
| Decommissioned: |
16 January 1950 |
| |
| SCB-27A Upgrade: |
January 1950 -1 March 1952 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 March 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVA-33: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125 Upgrade: |
27 January 1956 - 31 January 1957 |
| Redesignated to CVS-33: |
1 October 1958 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1962 |
| Decommissioned: |
13 February 1970 |
| Stricken: |
1 May 1973 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
0 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-33 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
March 1946 - January 1950 |
| SBC-27A |
March 1952 - February 1970 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
March 1946 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
March 1946 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
March 1946 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 2 Poles |
March 1946 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
March 1946 - |
2 |
| Stern: |
March 1946 - |
2 |
| Island: |
March 1946 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
March 1946 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
March 1946 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-33 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
1959-60 (First as CVS-33) |
| |
VS-21 |
S2F |
Trackers |
| |
HS-6 |
S55 |
|
| |
VAW-13 Det Alfa |
AD5W |
Guppy |
| CVS Group 53 |
|
|
1964 |
| |
VS-21 |
S2F |
Trackers |
| |
VS-29 |
S2F |
Trackers |
| |
HS-6 |
|
Sea Kings |
| |
VAW-11 Det R |
AD5W |
Guppy |
| |
VA-153 Det R |
A4B |
Skyhawks |
| CVS Group 53 |
|
|
1967-68 |
| |
VS-21 |
S2F |
Trackers "Fighting Red Tails" |
| |
VS-29 |
S2E |
Trackers "Yellowtails" |
| |
VAW-111 |
E1-B |
Willy Fudd |
| |
HS-6 |
|
Sea Kings |
| |
|
|
|
CV-34 USS Oriskany
| Builder: |
New York Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
1 May 1942 |
| Launched: |
13 October 1945 |
| Construction Suspended |
22 August 1946 |
| Contruction Resumed / Completed to
SCB27A |
1947 - 1950 |
| Commissioned: |
25 September 1950 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-34: |
1 October 1952 |
| SCB-125A Upgrade: |
8 September 1957 - 29 May 1959 |
| Redesignated to CV-34: |
30 June 1975 |
| Decommissioned: |
15 May 1976 |
| Stricken: |
|
| Fate: |
|
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
0 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| 1950 - 1978 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-34 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| SBC-27A |
25 September 1950 - 15 May 1976 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
N/A |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
N/A |
| Port Flightdeck |
N/A |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
N/A |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
N/A |
0 |
| Stern: |
N/A |
0 |
| Island: |
N/A |
0 |
| Port Sponson: |
N/A |
0 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
N/A |
0 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
N/A |
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
N/A |
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
N/A |
0 |
|
CV-34 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-36 USS Antietam
| Builder: |
Philadelphia Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
15 March 1943 |
| Launched: |
20 August 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
28 January 1945 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-36: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-36: |
8 August 1953 |
| Decommissioned: |
8 May 1963 |
| Stricken: |
1 May 1973 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
0 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| January 1945 - May 1945 |
MS 32/17a |
| January 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1969 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-36 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
January 1945 - |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
January 1945 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
January 1945 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
January 1945 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
January 1945 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
January 1945 - |
2 |
| Stern: |
January 1945 - |
2 |
| Island: |
January 1945 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
January 1945 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
January 1945 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-36 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV 37 USS Princeton
| Builder: |
Philadelphia Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
14 September 1943 |
| Launched: |
8 July 1945 |
| Commissioned: |
18 November 1945 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-37: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-37: |
1 January 1954 |
| Redesignated to LPH-5: |
2 March 1959 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1962 |
| Decommissioned: |
30 January 1970 |
| Stricken: |
30 January 1970 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| World War II |
0 Battle Stars |
| Camouflage: |
| November 1945 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1970 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-37 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
November 1945 - |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
November 1945 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
November 1945 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
November 1945 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 2 Poles |
November 1945 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
November 1945 - |
2 |
| Stern: |
November 1945 - |
2 |
| Island: |
November 1945 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
November 1945 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
November 1945 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-37 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-38 USS Shangri-La
| Builder: |
Norfolk Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
15 January 1943 |
| Launched: |
24 February 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
15 September 1944 |
| Decommissioned: |
7 November 1947 |
| |
SCB-27C Upgrade:
SCB-125 Upgrade: |
17 July 1951 - 1 February 1955 |
| Recommissioned: |
1 February 1955 |
| Redesignated to CVA-38: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-38: |
30 July 1959 |
| Decommissioned: |
30 July 1971 |
| Stricken: |
|
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| |
|
| Camouflage: |
| September 1944 - 1945 |
MS
33/10a |
| 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1971 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-38 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
| SBC-27A |
February 1955 - July 1971 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
2 |
| Stern: |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
September 1944 - November 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-38 WWII Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-39 USS Lake Champlain
| Builder: |
Norfolk Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
15 March 1943 |
| Launched: |
2 November 1944 |
| Commissioned: |
3 June 1945 |
| Decommissioned: |
17 February 1947 |
| |
|
SCB-27A Upgrade: |
18 August 1950 - 19 September 1952 |
| Recommissioned: |
19 September 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVA-38: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-38: |
21 August 1957 |
| Decommissioned: |
2 May 1966 |
| Stricken: |
1 December 1969 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| |
|
| Camouflage: |
| June 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1966 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-39 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
|
SBC-27A |
19 September 1952 - 2 May 1966 |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
| Port Flightdeck |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
2 |
| Stern: |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
2 |
| Island: |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
June 1947 - February 1947 |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-39 Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CV-40 USS Tarawa
| Builder: |
Norfolk Navy Yard |
| Date Ordered: |
August 1942 |
| Contract Date: |
7 August 1942 |
| Keel Laid: |
5 January 1944 |
| Launched: |
12 May 1945 |
| Commissioned: |
8 December 1945 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-40: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-40: |
10 January 1955 |
| Decommissioned: |
13 May 1960 |
| Redesignated to AVT-12: |
1 May 1961 |
| Stricken: |
1 January 1967 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| |
|
| Camouflage: |
| 1945 - 1946 |
MS 21 |
| 1946 - 1960 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-40 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
December 1945 - |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
December 1945 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
December 1945 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
December 1945 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 2 Poles |
December 1945 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
December 1945 - |
2 |
| Stern: |
December 1945 - |
2 |
| Island: |
December 1945 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
December 1945 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
December 1945 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-40 Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
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| |
|
|
|
CV-45 USS Valley Forge
| Builder: |
Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Date Ordered: |
June 1943 |
| Contract Date: |
14 June 1943 |
| Keel Laid: |
7 September 1944 |
| Launched: |
18 November 1945 |
| Commissioned: |
3 November 1946 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-45: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-45: |
12 November 1953 |
| SCB-144 Upgrade: |
FY 1964 |
| Decommissioned: |
15 January 1970 |
| Stricken: |
15 January 1970 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| |
|
| Camouflage: |
| 1946 - 1971 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-45 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
November 1946 - |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
November 1946 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
November 1946 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
November 1946 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 2 Poles |
November 1946 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
November 1946 - |
2 |
| Stern: |
November 1946 - |
2 |
| Island: |
November 1946 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
November 1946 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
November 1946 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-45 Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| Air Group 11 |
|
|
1947-48 |
| |
|
F8F |
Bearcats |
| |
|
TBM |
Avengers |
| |
|
SB2C |
Helldivers |
| |
|
|
|
CV-47 USS Philippine Sea
| Builder: |
Bethlehem Quincy (Fore River) |
| Date Ordered: |
June 1943 |
| Contract Date: |
14 June 1943 |
| Keel Laid: |
19 August 1944 |
| Launched: |
5 September 1945 |
| Commissioned: |
11 May 1946 |
| |
| Redesignated to CVA-47: |
1 October 1952 |
| Redesignated to CVS-47: |
15 November 1955 |
| Decommissioned: |
28 December 1958 |
| Redesignated to AVT-11: |
15 May 1959 |
| Stricken: |
1 December 1969 |
| Fate: |
Scrapped |
|
|
| Awards: |
| |
|
| Camouflage: |
| 1946 - 1971 |
MS 13 |
|
CV-47 Layout
 |
|
|
| Hull Type: |
| Long Hull |
| Island Types: |
| Late War Type |
May 1946 - |
| Radar Locations: |
| SK-2 |
May 1946 - |
| Catapults: |
| Starboard Flightdeck |
May 1946 - |
| Port Flightdeck |
May 1946 - |
| Radio Masts: |
| 4 Poles |
May 1946 - |
|
|
|
Quad 40mm Gun Locations |
| Location |
Date Added |
Number of Mounts |
| Bow: |
May 1946 - |
2 |
| Stern: |
May 1946 - |
2 |
| Island: |
May 1946 - |
3 |
| Port Sponson: |
May 1946 - |
2 |
| Port Flight Deck FWD: |
May 1946 - |
1 |
| Port Flight Deck MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard MID: |
|
0 |
| Starboard Aft: |
|
0 |
|
CV-47 Aircraft History
| Airgroup |
Airwing |
Aircraft |
Dates |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| CVS Group |
|
|
1957-58 |
| |
VS-21 |
S2F |
Tracker |
| |
HS-6 |
S55 |
|
| |
|
|
|
Data Sources:
The Essex Class Aircraft Carriers by Andrew Faltum
Essex Class Carriers by Alan Raven
Anatomy of the Ship: The Aircraft Carrier Intrepid by John Roberts
Warship Perspectives: Essex Class Aircraft Carriers in World War Two
U.S. Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated Design History by Alan Raven
Aircraft Carriers of the US Navy by Stefan Terzibaschitsch
