CV-15 (on left) tied up in Bayonne around the time my dad was reunited with her. The night of Nov. 22, 1975, while operating with USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) in the Ionian Sea, USS Belknap (CG-26) turned into and collided with Kennedy. Remaining active off Japan until receiving word of the Japanese surrender on August 15. I have a biased interest with Randolph. USS Jason: 80k: 79k . Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsairs of CVG-82 ready for launch from USS Randolph 147537, 147872, 148749, 147881, and 147882. He would have been consumed with emotion. Yet, Randolph's port calls in Europe of that year was record breaking. (AO-57) along with USS Cony (DDE-508). Randolph's radar detected a ship approaching fast on a collision course. Allen has restored and flies an impressive collection of vintage aircraft. PENDING DESIGNATION BY YOU OR A STATION IN THE TOKYO AREA FOR USS Randolph 1 September 1945. Aircraft carriers are given the designation of "CV" by the US Navy. Eight Hellcats of VF-12 and VBF-12 circled overhead. A U.S. Navy Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk (BuNo 139941, modex L201) of Attack The other banner displayed: "USS Forrestal Welcome Home." hole left when a twin-engine Francis, kamikaze, struck her the night of 11 March 1945. This was the only time Churchill boarded a US warship after World War II. Since commissioning the ship sailed 72,800 miles and launched 11,864 missions. National Naval Aviation Museum of the frigate in mid-October. With 400 Soviet submarines posing a threat to the world's sea lanes, many Essex-class carriers traded their attack missions for anti-submarine roles. Hill and Randolph were part of Task Group 58.3, under RADM Frederick C. Sherman. Bottom left, Randolph's #3 elevator seen from USS Great Sitken in 1961 picture. In an unprecedented move to elaborate policy, the US embassy claimed "there were no weapons aboard Randolph which would violate well-known Danish policy concerning stationing of nuclear weapons." In a scene out of a Hollywood action movie, the Kingfisher piloted by Comb, picked up Phegley, just as his engine sputtered to a stop. At 6:19pm Liberian-registered oil tanker Atlantic Viscountess gorged into the Randolph's port (left) bow. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Early work on Randolph (CV-15) in May 1943. UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS X AND EMPOWERED TO ARRANGE DIRECTLY WITH Below is a report about the collision from SHANGRI-LA's 1965 cruise book. FLEET ADMIRAL C W NIMITZ TRANSMITS TO THE PACIFIC FLEET AND PACIFIC OCEAN AREA WITH THE GREATEST photo above. greeting to the sailing ships participating in the first Operation Sail, July 1964. The war ravaged people came out in droves to get a glimpse of the carrier. After the conflagration of World War II, the fleet returned to its diplomatic mission. "Flying Tigers" rescues astronaut Virgil in Seattle. The attempt failed 16 February to 4 May 1945. The first Randolph was a The repair at sea was so exceptional, Randolph didn't require follow-up at a yard. Over the next three years, the carrier alternated between deployments to the Mediterranean and training on the East Coast. Tethered to the destroyer by a fuel line, Randolph couldn't maneuver. From April 4 to May 31, Randolph's engines were constantly running as the ship amassed an amazing 25,000 miles of travel -- the equivalent of sailing around the Earth -- as she darted around Okinawa. THE DEMOBILIZATION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE RETURN TO CONDITIONS OF PEACE WILL Official US Navy photo (# USN 1061643), dated June 29, 1962. Seen behind the Corsairs are Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldivers and Eastern The Italians were homeless, starving, and dispirited. (CVA-15), FebruaryMarch 1956. The mission supported the invasion of Iwo Jima and was to attack targets in Japanese islands and the Bonins. Overcome by a sense of foreboding, he retreats below deck. The Navy thought 'show the flag' exercises and humanitarian aid would bolster governments in the region. A special guest at the recommissioning was Edward Fairfax Randolph, descendant of the ship's namesake Peyton Randolph. On the second trip, Randolph raced to bring 6,700 soldiers home before Christmas but was slowed by, hurricane gales. (Thanks to Robert M. Cieri). Recovery of Liberty Bell 7, Mercury-Redstone Just as the carrier received the air raid warning, the Kamikaze careened into the stern. HSS-1N Seabat BuNo 147991 (AV52), Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 7 "Big The original color transparency was received Randolph paid with her dearest blood; losing 102 sailors and pilots since leaving Norfolk. Glenn and Friendship 7 were transferred to Randolph. US Navy photo now in the collections of the National Archives Bell 7, arrives aboard the recovery ship, USS Randolph (CVS-15), 21 July 1961, following An SSM-N-8 Regulus I cruise missile is launched from USS Randolph On October 9, 1944 Randolph is officially commissioned into the US Navy, In 2004 Microsoft founder Paul Allen opened the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum in Seattle. Legendary CBS news man, Walter Cronkite, filmed a documentary on-board Randolph -- aptly named: "Sub-Killers." planning for the gathering began in 1960. Redesignated as an ASW carrier (CVS-15) 31 Mar 1959. To further complicate global dynamics, four Soviet submarines were traversing into the Caribbean as a prelude to a larger Russian naval presence. his Chief of Staff, Commodore Arleigh A. Burke, on the Flag Bridge of USS Randolph (CV-15), The following day cooler heads prevailed, as Khrushchev and Kennedy came to an agreement to resolve the crisis. USS Randolph (CVS-15) at sea, 26 August 1966. USS Randolph plowed the seven seas for a quarter of a century, quietly intersecting with history throughout. starboard catapult, July 1963, off the coast of Virginia. Sir Winston Churchill, who led Britain during its darkest hours, came aboard at Cannes, France. Morris and Phegley were returned to Randolph in time for dinner. Grumman S-2D Tracker, BuNo 147870, modex AV46, Antisubmarine Squadron The USS Randolph was training off the Virginia Cape with her Task Group when orders came to join the fleet quarantining Cuba. Great Images In NASA (GRIN) DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001332. The Cuban Missile Crisis broke out in October of 1962. Aircraft types represented include F6F, TBM and SB2C. The war which killed 60 million was over. Transport Squadron (light) (HMR(L)) 262 Det. The crew is gone, electricity powered down, combustible fluids drained, weapons and essential equipment removed, while the ship is sealed for humidity control. USS Randolph was pulled out of mothball and underwent a 30-month overhaul. THE TOKYO AREA BE OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED These photos were probably taken during her post-modernization shakedown FRAM II life extension 1960-1961. 13 lost. The Danish media reports on the subject pressured the tiny NATO country to publically ask the same questions. The second US Navy ship to bear the name, she was named for Founding Father Peyton Randolph, president of the First Continental Congress. The carrier began fueling the destroyer at 5:48pm. On 1 June 1961, SHANGRI-LA, along with USS INTREPID (CV 11) and USS RANDOLPH (CV 15), . "Flying Tigers." Wang Wei was a pilot in the 25th Regiment of the 9th Division . Seaman 1st Class Leonard A. Cassidy spots model aircraft on the ship's "ouija and should be applied to the port side of stack (top after portion) and to the starboard side of structure As fortunate as Randolph was in combat, she seemed cursed in friendly harbors. However, the ship's photo lab had this picture cataloged as "CVS-15-2478-L-10-59," dated October and FJ-3M Furies of VF-84 "Vagabonds" on the angled deck. "Goblin at the Doorstep" highlighted the company's S2F Trackers flying off the deck of the USS Randolph. Randolph's Captain Baker and Admiral Spruance inspect damage By 1956 Randolph underwent a SCB-125 modification. July 1963, off the coast of Virginia. I enjoyed my time on the Randolph. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-6355). Attacking Japan in June. The "Magic Carpet" missions sent the ship twice to Naples, Italy to bring back troops. number K-57262, received by DAVA Still Media Depository, Bldg. I AM GLAD AND PROUD TO HAVE FOUGHT THROUGH MY LAST YEAR OF ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE RENOWNED FAST The war which killed 60 million was over. A U.S. Navy Vought F4U-4 Corsair of Bombing Fighter Squadron (VBF) 1, 1 July 1953. Ens John Morris piloted the burning bomber to a water landing on the Inland Sea within sight of land. Nantahala, Randolph sounds 3 more blasts. (Text adapted from Naval Canal crisis. probably taken during her shakedown cruise, November 1944. Instead, she ordered the approaching vessel to alter coarse on the radio. capsule sank. The ship is mothballed and moved out of drydock at Boston. US Navy photo now in the collections of the National Archives Typically a "Centurion" Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 7 "Big Dippers.". HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. (CVS-15), HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. Three of the four founders are titular figures in American history, while Peyton Randolph has faded from the national consciousnesses -- much like the ship that bears his name. Quarters for Inspection, Presentation of Awards and Commendations, 9 September Glenn, on 20 February). Randolph returned to Norfolk for repairs. officer Wg. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (photo # NH 97490). (anti-submarine) operations, September 1960. Randolph (CV-15) Second page details the extensive damage, Sir Winston Churchill exchanges salute with Randolph Captain Strean, Churchill tours Randolph with telegram below, One of the most influential figures of the 20th century toured USS Randolph on October 26, 1958. The flight deck at the bow was twisted and raised 11 inches. Mothballed fleet at Bayonne, NJ. in the Atlantic Fleet to win the Engineering Award six consecutive years." USS Randolph (CVS-15), New York City, August 1960. At about 01:17 Fitzgerald ' s OOD ( Officer of the Deck, responsible for the ship's course and maneuvering) misjudged the course of ACX Crystal. Photographed from USS Charger in 1945. Crisis. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (photo # NH 97489). The Soviets found the Randolph's trip especially galling but were helpless to restrict her movements. The other at scenic Toms River, NJ. HUS-1 Seahorse BuNo 148754 (modex ET30), Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron National Archives and Records Administration photo (# 80-G-469988). On July 14, 1956, Randolph departed for a seven-month cruise in the Mediterranean. The collision ruptures a gasoline line on the carrier causing a flash fire which is extinguished in less than 5 minutes. D. Ward Harrigan USS Randolph in Portsmouth, England, during 1947 call. Welcome Aboard Card for USS Randolph (CV-15) celebrating 4 (MR-4) mission. Sold 24 May 1975 to Boston Metals, Baltimore, Md., for $605,999.99 and subsequently scrapped at South By 1950 China had fallen to Communism, and US forces became embroiled in Korea, fighting a Communist invasion. and all the sailors and marines calling Randolph home, IN THE NATION'S SERVICE TIED UP TO A PIER, On August 30, 2017, the city of Toms River installed a memorial paver, with, Since the age of wooden vessels, the US Navy served as a quasi-diplomat, bringing American values and aid to distant shores. July 1963, off the coast of Virginia. the F6F Hellcat he was flying was hit by flak. (# NH 55804). The MR-4 mission, manned by astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, was the second manned suborbital USS Randolph (CV-15) Randolph was commissioned in October of 1944 and was built at Newport News, Virginia. The pierside photos were taken at Pearl Harbor about 6 days after the collision: John Juarez HT1 USN Ret. Sixth Fleet ships withdrew US citizens from the ports of Haifa, Israel and Alexandria, Egypt as Randolph's jets flew overhead. Ens John Morris piloted the burning bomber to a water landing on the Inland Sea within sight of land. Radio rooms were flooded. Operating attack on March 11th, 1945. Guy M. Gillette, wife of the senator from Iowa, christens the future Roads, Virginia, during the International Naval Review, 12 June 1957. However, luck was abound; none of the airplanes on deck were fueled nor was the ammunition on LCT-832 ignited. March 11, 1945, the US fleet rested comfortably, anchored at Ulithi Atoll -- approximately 850 miles from the nearest Japanese base -- air attack was not considered viable. (# NH 54911). by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 15 June 1945. There was a genuine concern of Communism spreading from Eastern Europe to the rim of the Mediterranean. Unbeknownst to the Americans, the Japanese launched 24 twin-engine Yokosuka P1Y1 "Frances" bombers from Japan, over 1,300 miles away. These Kamikazes each carried a 1,700 pound bomb. dated 25 July 1963. A musical trio plays for crewmen in the carrier's sickbay, 11 August 1945. A permanent peace after World War II was impossible. The players are Musician 3rd Class Joseph Calicari (Violin), Musician 2nd Class Wilfred Batchelder Log entries are usually mundane but the accounts of the Oct 16, 1961 collision are quite dramatic, Video taken of the collision damage by Randolph sailor Rudi Markl. Stanley Svec. Group (CVSG) 60, aboard USS Randolph (CVS-15), HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. The elevator broke off dropping into the sea taking with it five sailors, a Grumman Tracker, and a vehicle. This would set NATO policies for decades afterwards. B-59 was subjected to nearly 24 hours of sonar pinging from the destroyers and aircraft. Middle left: Randolph's new streamlined island during recommissioning. [1] Rando hung banners from her side; the first read "Welcome Home VF-11, World Famous Red Rippers." Friday, 21 July 1961. Randolph's deck logs from Edna. On 12 March 1954, two USN AD-4 Skyraiders of VA-145 and VC-35 Det F flying from the carrier USS Randolph (CVA-15) were conducting a simulated attack on a West German airfield when they were. . Michael's father-in-law, Elmer Menke, was one of the soldiers who came home from World War II aboard Seaman Santos is on deck watching two US Air Force Lockheed P-38 Lightnings practice strafing runs over Randolph. I would love to hear from Randolph sailors. The roar of the cats kept small boats away, but a large tanker was moving toward the downed air crew. Carrier Air Group 10 (CAG-10) aboard. The submariners wondered which carrier doggedly pursued them. commissioned October 9, 1944 / to plankowner / Jack D. Kerr, Lt.j.g., U.S.N.R.". Once at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a new method had to be developed to repair the ship and rapidly return her to service. starboard), an HUP-2 Retriever of HU-2 Det. II, July 1945. later appointed Admiral effective that date. Air Group 12 departs USS Randolph (CV-15) on 17 June 1945, SH-3A Sea King helicopters, HS-7 "Big Dippers" squadron, on flight deck, The distinctly striped tails of Randolph's Hellcats, Avengers, and Helldivers attacked aircraft factories, airfields and naval bases. One weekend he took us on a boat ride around Manhattan. Identifiable aircraft are, left to right: BuNos Randolph peaceful rides anchor as tank landing craft LCT-832 loads ammunition into her cargo hold. USS Hancock spotted the "bogies" on radar 68 miles out and vectored night fighters toward them. Friday, 21 July 1961. After two days Randolph and the detachment joined the fleet off Iwo Jima to support US Marines during the invasion. In 2004 Microsoft founder Paul Allen opened the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum in Seattle. The USS Randolph was in the thick of the action during the last year of the war. Denmark was a strict non-nuclear nation, but the government quietly allowed her American allies visitation rights knowing these vessels were nuclear capable. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command Photographed from a . Consequently the fleet was on a war footing. Randolph's operating area was euphemistically called 'Point Moses'. MCARTHUR TOLD TOKYO THAT HE EXPECTED TO SIGN SURRENDER DOCUMENT IN While some 250 allied warships participated in the surrender ceremony, Randolph steamed in open waters to provide an umbrella over the fleet in case of a sneak attack. One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. Camouflage is Measure 32 Design 17A (I). 1945" and a Distinguished Flying Cross "for heroism and extraordinary achievement [] during the period Air Group (CVSG) 60, aboard USS Randolph (CVS-15), HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. After four hours, the two lumbering Kingfishers were traversing the Bunga Straits in the heart of Japan, through the haze, and onward to the Inland Sea. "The crew of the USS Randolph (CVS-15) proudly form their two They faced kamikaze strikes, hurricanes, a drowning astronaut, and nuclear Armageddon with a righteous resolve, while promoting the best of American values. Randolph did send a medical team to Atlantic Viscountess to render aid for an injured man, who was later bought on the carrier for treatment. The ship kept coming. At that time I was the First Lieutenant. COMPLETION OF A GREAT TASK X PLEASE SEND TO THE COMMANDERS OF THE FLEETS AND FORCES THROUGHOUT THE She exited the hurricane heavily damaged. the Atlantic on 20 July 1999. the ship was in Naples, Italy on 8 May 1954. flight deck is seen here. Outer hull shell As the tour boat passed the faded '15' on the superstructure, my father's face lit up and exclaimed, "IT IS THE RANDOLPH !!!" The film, titled "A Force for Peace," was shot during the 1957-1958 timeframe. # USN 1059601).". Photo and text taken from Carrier Air War In Original Color by Robert Lawson and Barrett Tillman. USS Randolph (CVS-15) men, en route to New York, spell out a Parks. BY NIGHT AND SHALL NOT ZIGZAG X BLACKOUT REGULATIONS ARE CANCELLED XX. This storm damaged other capital. and capsule were actually recovered by USS Noa to launch a Regulus missile. The State Department readied another statement but was no longer required since Randolph's planned visit had ended and the ship sailed on. Comb used all three of his cartridge starters one by one before the final starter fired up the engine. However, rather than pride, the crew succumbed to another age-old naval tradition: superstition. The museum's F6F-5 is beautifully adorned in Randolph Air Group 12 colors. 2 December 1944. The collision of Fitzgerald - and the subsequent collision of USS John McCain (DDG-56) with a merchant tanker off Singapore on Aug. 20, 2017, that killed 10 sailors - resulted in the removal . A U.S. Marine helicopter attempts to retrieve This Randolph was unrecognizable from her World War II angular appearance. Off Cape Hatteras, Randolph rode nearly 100-foot waves, rolling side to side as much as 35 degrees. Moorer, who was becoming Chief of Naval Operation, outlined the groundbreaking creation of a multi-national naval force by NATO allies to counter Russian seaborne threats in the Atlantic. She was recommissioned on July 1, 1953 as CVA-15. USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway in February 1965, capsule, Liberty Bell 7, of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) mission. Dippers" in attendance. Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm - 1944 | 1945 - 1953 | 1954 - 1956 | 1957 - 1958 | 1959 - 1960 | 1961 - 1962 | 1963 - 1965 | 1966 - now Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Randolph (CV 15). Known as a SCB-27A modification, the flight deck and elevators were strengthen to handle the heavier jets. Randolph had a 25-foot rupture in the hull and a torching fire, which was quickly brought under control. Squadron mates spotted the downed aviator in his rubber raft. August 15, 1945, Captain Jackson Tate, who replaced Felix Baker as Randolph's commander weeks earlier, reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender. The Admiral responded with the standard US retort; neither confirming or denying nuclear weapons. Randolph CVA-15 Recommissioning, Wednesday, 1 July 25 Oct. 1833. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command Grissom's suit filled with water and downwash from the helicopter's rotors was pushing the astronaut below the surface. The USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan on June 17, 2017. J. Francillon Collection, photo, ID:42766478, Catalog: 17_000139. 1945. Compare to USS Valley Forge in background, which still has open bow. It's less than seven months since the ship's launching -- a feat thought impossible. Great Uncle and died at sea on 13 October 1945. Note the unusual Attack Carrier Air Wing (CVAG) 17, 15 November 1946. The fantail rising out of the water with the screws whining in the air. However, nothing can top CVS-15 appearance in the opening credits of the 1963 movie "Follow the Boys." Retired in 1996 as a CWO4. The situation in the Inland Sea was becoming perilous. Struck by a long range kamikaze on 11 March 1945, the hole in her Port side sponson, 5" gun mount. Partly visible in the background are: the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra The MA-6 mission flight lasted However, a seaplane arriving seven hours later couldn't find him. The Russian crew believed they were under attack. These planes launched from, and returned to floating airbases which moved throughout the Pacific like chess pieces. of U.S. nationals from Alexandria. The Danish media reports on the subject pressured the tiny NATO country to publically ask the same questions. This prevents heavy seas from entering her hangar deck and pounding the flight deck. USS Randolph (CVS-15) as she prepares to depart Norfolk for Left: Peyton Randolph's descendant Edward Fairfax Randolph with Captain Quackerbush during recommissioning. Four aircraft carriers were christened after founding fathers; USS Franklin, USS Hancock, USS George Washington, and USS Randolph. Cdr Ian Allan MBE. The resulting inferno engulfed the stern for 17 hours; killing 134. President John F Kennedy was given three military options; (1) invade Cuba, (2) bomb the missile sites, or (3) a naval blockade of Cuba. Consequently her hull number was CV-15. decommissioning, 13 February 1969. While navigating crisis after crisis, she maintained the fragile peace without firing a shot in anger. The Soviet Union placed ballistic missiles in Cuba which could strike New York and Washington, DC. Randolph was the first U.S. Atlantic Fleet carrier Schooner USS Sea Gulldisappeared, presumably sinking in a storm between Tierra del Fuego and Last seen on 8 May 1839. / This / piece of deck planking from / the aircraft carrier / USS Randolph (CV-15) / To project American power, in the world's largest arena, the US Navy employed aircraft carriers, specifically the Essex-class -- easily the greatest class of warship ever built. A4D-2 Skyhawk aircraft of VA-86 "Sidewinders" conducting in-flight Randolph directed the destroyer Stormes to execute an "emergency breakaway." Attacking Japan in June. National Archives and Records Administration, photo # 80-G-466973. The ship is mothballed and moved out of drydock at Boston. Magic Carpet loading of US Army soldiers at Naples, Italy, 24 November (CVE-30). a total of 4 hours, 55 minutes, and 23 seconds before Friendship 7 splashed down in the ocean. and Records Administration (NARA), College Park, # 80-G-474213. Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter parked on the port catapult, March 1945. USS Franklin Roosevelt and USS Forrestal reinforced the 6th Fleet. ), Comments, Suggestions or Image submissions, E-mail Carrier Information He is flanked by military medical officers. S-2D Tracker, BuNo 148742, modex AW32, VS-34 "Proud Tigers", Antisubmarine Needless to say, Sherman's orders was countermanded. One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. Randolph's whistle sounded 6 blasts to no avail. ", Action Report from Kamikaze attack, including damage and causality list, US Navy footage of firefighting and damage assesment. Here's a treat for all you Med Cruise veterans and late-50s carrier aviation fans. The destroyer USS Holder (DD-814), trailing the carrier as the "lifeguard," retrieved three sailors from the water. The ship's expansion joints stretched wildly, appearing as though the vessel would snap in half. machinery at Naval Shipyard Portsmouth Virginia", A rubber stamp reads: "New York N.Y., U.S.S. USS Randolph (CVA-15) 19531955. Donna's father, Daniel Rosamonda, is in the third row. ENVOYS FOR TOKYO TO REPORT TO THEIR EMPEROR STOP DELEGATES LEFT MANILA 43k. Some of the "I" beams were procured from a Japanese sugar mill in recently captured Saipan. Official U.S. Navy Photograph (#1039207), dated 24 September 1958. They were enclosed with the 5 October 1945 Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet letter FF39/S1, CAG (Air Group Commander) in mid-April 1945, when CDR cruise to Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, AugustNovember 1953, with Carrier Air Group 10 (CAG-10) Randolph's final tally included: 143 Japanese airplanes destroyed in dogfights, shipborne gunners shotdown an additional 4, another 71 on the ground during air strikes, and 87,000 tons of shipping sunk. F2H-4 Banshee of Fighter Squadron (VF) 102 "Diamondbacks" in flight MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD X JAMES FORRESTALXXX, FROM THE ALLIED POWER,X TO THE JAPANESE EMPEROR X TO THE JAPANESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT X TO THE JAPANESE Bunker Determining the splashdown area from a orbit was exponentially harder than a 15-minute vertical flight into space and back. VBF-82 was assigned to Carrier Air Group (CVG) 82 for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, 22 Ship is USS Randolph (CVA-15). TOKYO WITHIN TEN DAYS PARA IN MESSAGE TO TOKYO MCARTHUR SAID,"I SHALL The names of aircraft carriers are etched in naval history; Enterprise, Yorktown, America, Lexington, Essex, Independence, Hornet, Nimitz, Saratoga, etc. That month, Israel, Britain, and France invaded the United Arab Republic, precipitating the Suez Tests completed, she rejoined the fleet at Okinawa. Waves crashed over the bow, washing through the open hangar deck, pulverizing everything in its path. 17 February 1945. Randolph's position while pursuing B-59, 3 hours before surfacing. Hordes crowded the waterfront, while the media reported widely on the carrier's visit. from the back seat of an SB2C Helldiver that has just launched, FebruaryMarch 1945, in aboard the Randolph to the Mediterranean Sea, 14 July 195619 February 1957. "'September 11, 1945Aboard the U.S.S. Astronaut After the conflagration of World War II, the fleet returned to its diplomatic mission. Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, USN, Commander, Task Force 58 (at left), with Circa 1957ish.". While other carriers off Okinawa were torpedoed, bombed, and kamikazed, Randolph was unscathed despite being under daily attack. extraordinary heroism [] during the occupation of French Morocco in 1942; Ralph A. Embree was also A ship is an inanimate object forged out of cold steel. Top, Randolph returning to Norfolk after loss of elevator. In May 1975, the Navy sold the ship with the priceless history to Union Material and Alloys, of Bayonne, NJ, for $1.5 million for the expressed purpose of scrapping. USS Randolph (CVS-15) with S2F-3 (S-2D under the 1962 designation UNREP (UNderway REPlenishment) in the Atlantic, somewhere along the East coast, while conducting ASW USS Randolph (CVA-15) anchored off Barcelona, Spain, possibly The attached video shows all the pomp and pageantry of the ceremony. 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