Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51765 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. A page for fighter squadron vf21freelancers in the 1968 cruise book for uss ranger includes squadron commander cmdr alex. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss ranger page. Details about uss ranger cv61 1982 westpac indian ocean cruise book. Uss bennington cva20 1953 1954 mediterranean cruise book deployment ephemera.
The seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built. The uss ranger sailed with a unique grumman air wing in. In the mid1960s, the ship began voyages around southeast asia as tensions there began to. Uss ranger was a forrestalclass aircraft carrier commissioned on aug. Ships ranger with emphasis on the 7th ship to bear that name, cva61. Only 1,871 of the 7,500 10th anniversary models y89 were built with the venerable w72 pontiac 400 engine. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss ranger cv61 products in our ships store. America cv 66 naval cruise book, class of 1979, page 23 of 336 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss ranger cva 61 1957 1958 around the horn cruise book great naval images llc on. Gary kerans passed along pictures of his recent visit with you and your website link. On the 1976 ranger cruise i was a ltjg rio in vf154. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Uss independence cv62 1979 mediterranean deployment cruise book cruisebook.
On february 21, 1979, the ranger deployed for her 14th western pacific cruise. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Look no further highly desirable black on black, 1979 pontiac trans am with ttops, honey comb wheels, ws6 performance package, including fourwheel. Navy photograph 1 from the uss ranger cv61 1979 cruise book. On 21 february 1979, ranger deployed for her 14th westpac cruise, tentatively scheduled to cross the indian. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Uss ranger cva 61 westpac cruise book 196970 did you serve aboard uss ranger cv 61. Ranger entered the history books on 21 march 1983 when an allwoman flight crew flying a c1a trader from. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The uss ranger, cv4, is the first us naval vessel designed and constructed as an aircraft carrier. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. Usn theatre made uss ranger brig detachment cruise patch. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. Authorized february, 1929, her keel was laid september 26, 1931 by the newport news shipbuilding and dry dock company, newport news, virginia.
This is a musical slide show presentation of the cruise book that was published for the western pacific west pac tour of the uss coral sea cv43 from november 1979 june 1980. Uss ranger cv 61 westpac cruise book 1979 did you serve aboard uss ranger cv 61. More info sun valley, ca 93065 894 miles from you click for phone 1979 pontiac trans am. Uss ranger cv61 1976 bicentennial cruise book this is a uss ranger cv61 1976 bicentennial cruise book. Celebrating 16 years in business not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Named for the term used for a military scout, the ship reported for service in the pacific fleet. Uss ranger cva 61 195758 uss ranger cva 61 1959 uss ranger cva 61 1960 uss ranger cva 61 1962. See more ideas about us sailors, ranger and aircraft carrier. This space is meant to be a repository of photos and memories of the uss ranger, and the us sailors who served on her.
Uss observation island eag154 deployment cruise book year log 1962 navy. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Uss pontiac ytb756, was a large harbor tugboat launched in 1960 and struck from the naval vessel register in 1992. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Ntc san diego 1979072 anchor ntc san diego 1979 anchor ntc san diego 1979179 anchor ntc san diego 1979194 anchor. Uss ranger cruise book 1969 1970 video 2 gary cate. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, ranger had the distinction of being the first us carrier built from the beginning as an angleddeck ship.
Used 1979 pontiac values select a 1979 pontiac model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Search preowned 1979 pontiac firebird listings to find the best local deals. Her first few voyages were for westpac operations in the western pacific. Popular pontiac vehicles 2010 pontiac vibe 2010 pontiac g6 2009 pontiac g5 2009 pontiac torrent 2008 pontiac grand prix 2006 pontiac gto 2006 pontiac montana sv6. Check out our uss ranger cv 61 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Uss ranger returned to alameda in august 1973 and remained in that area through may 7, 1974. The seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Photo from the rangers 1959 cruise book 3 january27 july, probably. America cv 66 naval cruise book, class of 1979, page.
Just wanted to post to see if anyone out there remembers me and what everyone is doing. Uss ranger cv61 photos and history sailors man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier uss ranger cv 61 as the large harbor tug tuskegee ytb806 escorts the vessel down the north channel in preparation for assisting it with docking. Under the deploymentsuss ranger 19751976 tab there is a russian bear over flight picture. A multimedia presentation celebrating 16 years in business not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy.
Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Uss pontiac af20, was a refrigerator ship built in 1937, chartered by the us navy in 1942 and returned to the maritime commission in 1945. History of uss ranger cv 4 office of public information, navy department, 1948. Here you can download the uss ranger cv 61 westpac cruise book 1976 as a high resolution. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. This video is compiled completely from pictures from my first cruise book on the uss ranger cva61. She was named for the ottawa chief, pontiac service history.
The uss ranger was one of four forrestalclass supercarriers built in the 1950s. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. It is a tenth anniversary special edition trans am. Mediterranean cruise book 1961 mediterranean cruise book 196263 mediterranean cruise book 196465 mediterranean cruise book 196566 vietnam cruise book 1967 forrestal fire mediterranean cruise book 196869 mediterranean cruise book 196970 mediterranean cruise book 1971 mediterranean cruise book 1978 mediterranean cruise book 197980. Uss ranger arrives at end of final cruise in brownsville 4k. Uss ranger cv 61 westpac cruise book 1979 underway. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Tentatively scheduled to cross the indian ocean to present a show of force during the strife between north and south yemen, a mission she would not be able to complete. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1979 pontiac trans am history th. America cv66 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1992,1994 amphion ar 1954, 1968, 1971. Window stickers never removed unrestored original, other than engine compar. Uss ranger cvcva 61 merchandise the uss ranger cvcva 61 was commissioned in august of 1957 and served in the vietnam war earning battle stars.
With removable ttops youre ready to cruise with the wind whipping through your hair. Uss rangers major events uss ranger cva 61 19571993. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1979 pontiac firebird classics for sale near you. This is the uss ranger cvacv61 history and memorial site. The seventh uss ranger cv61, formerly cva61, is a united states navy forrestalclass supercarrier. Uss pontiac was a wooden, doubleended, sidewheel gunboat in the united states navy during the civil war. After all, over 30 million shoppers use cargurus to find great deals on. Amphibious ship navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Sunday july 12, 2015 4k drone footage dji inspire 1. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Uss juneau lpd10 1979 westpac cruise book log usn navy. The uss ranger sailed with a unique grumman air wing in the mid 1980s the same year uss ranger became the star of topgun, the carrier. Us navy patrol squadron 1 1988 adak cruise book vp1.
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