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Uss independence cvl 22 and operation crossroads naval. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier. An example of an official history uss independence cvl22. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss independence cvl 22 of the us navy american light. William cohen spoke to the crew of the independence aboard her flight deck officially announcing the independence s deployment to the arabian gulf. Thank you for this wonderful, scientific, detailed report, as well as for your book uss independence cvl22 which allows one to revert to many years past and unforgettable experiences. The fourth independence cv22, begun as amsterdam cl59, was launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corp.

The first of a new class of carriers converted from cruiser hulls. Uss cvl22 independence wooden deck set type1 dragon pontos model 1. These cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site 1965 westpac cruise. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Warship pictorial 40 uss independence cvl22 photo history of the us navys first night operations aircraft carrier. These polos are moisture wicking with a knit so tight that the shirt will not snag. It was printed and received on time for the cvl22 reunion. Features on a historic photo of uss independence cvl22 are captured in a threedimensional 3d lowresolution sonar image of the.

Classic warships gives us the uss independence cvl22, this time steve wiper introduces us to a new format with his books and just like the new p40 warhawk book, he gives us colorized pictures and ship profiles on the inside of both covers, front and back. Warship pictorial books by classic warships publishing. The fourth independence cv22, begun as amsterdam, cl59, was launched as cv22 on the 22nd of august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corp. The fourth uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her independence class aircraft carrier and served during the second world war converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. Vf6, vf21, vt21, vc22, vf22, vt22, vf27, vt27, vfn41, vtn41, vf46, vt46 and vf33 for one day at rabaul. Released at the nashville reunion, it has been very well received by the shipmates and their families. Dml uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier dml1024 uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier this is the 50 scale uss independence. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by. Uss independence was the first of a new class of such converted carriers, and its first combat operations in wwii took place in a raid against marcus and wake islands. This is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. More about the aircraft carrier independenceclass aircraft carrier. First released at the ships reunion in september 2011 the book has been extremely well received by the crewmembers and their families. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by japanese planes, having to be.

Uss independence cvl 22 and operation galvanic naval. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier click here for more information on where to buy the book. Uss independence lcs 2 is the lead ship of the independence class of littoral combat ships. We would like to know what you think about our web site. Uss independence cvl22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night. The enhanced edition released on time for the navy 2012 tailhook convention added 50 pages and many more photos.

Their ship, the uss independence cvl22, lead ship in her class, was sunk by our very own navy. First launched as cv22, uss independence, was later. Squadrons that flew off the uss independence included. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log 197475 navy. Independence class cvl22 19431946 first carrier to bear the name. A book with the comprehensive history of the cvl22 and her squadrons is now available. Sbd 22c19 of vc22 aboard uss independence cvl22, 30 april 1943 site statistics. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl22 would. Uss independence cvl22, dragon 1024 2010 scalemates. Just one of the many highlights includes the clear deck, which allows the interior of th. Began as light cruiser amsterdam, cl59, she was converted to a carrier and launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 and commissioned 14 january 1943, captain g.

The fourth uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during the second world war converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. I treasure your signature in my copy of your book and all of your efforts to. One of the latest additions to dragon models 1700 scale modern sea power series, the uss independence, cvl22, 1943, looks to be one of the best versions available of this subject, with added features, improved accuracy, and greater detail, overall, brought to the modeler in a premium edition. Navy personel who have served aboard this ship protecting our freedom with pride. She is the sixth ship of the united states navy to be named for the concept of independence. Before departing san francisco, uss independence s hull classification changed from cv 22 aircraft carrier to cvl 22, light aircraft carrier. The fifth uss independence cv cva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by japanese aircraft, necessitating repairs in san. Dml uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier plastic model. Built on the hull of the cleveland class cruisers, the independence was the class leader of the us navys new type of light fleet carrier.

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Welcome aboard the uss independence cvl22 official site. She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the mediterranean fleet. The independence class light carriers were a stopgap solution for the u. Commissioned on january 14 1943, the uss independence cvl22 actually began life as a light cruiser before being converted into a light aircraft carrier during its construction. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class. Navy in world war ii as nine clevelandclass light cruiser hulls were converted to small carriers. Uss independence cv 22 as first launched later redesignated cvl 22 in late august and early october 1943, uss independence earned the first of her eight battle stars pacific raids in the training raids on japaneseheld marcus and wake islands. Uss independence cvl 22 returned to ulithi march, 1945 and got underway the next day for operations against okinawa, last target in the pacific before japan itself. Sbd 22c19 of vc22 aboard uss independence cvl22, 30. There are no reunions scheduled for the shipmates of the uss independence cvl22. The aircraft carrier independenceclasspage contains all related products, articles, books. The design was produced by the general dynamics consortium for the navys lcs program, and competes with the lockheed martin designed freedom variant independence, delivered to the navy at the end of 2009. Beginning operations in late 1943 against imperial japan in the pacific war, she. Uss independence cvl22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier enhanced edition ii this is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups.