Here you can download the uss flint ae 32 westpac cruise book 1984 as a high resolution. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. While operating in the gulf, the ship lost two officers. These 10 sailing experiences offer michelinworthy dining and insider access to some of the worlds most pristine places. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution and the missing watermarks. Flint ae 32 naval cruise book, class of 1976, page 5 of 72.
They are compiled by the officers and men of a ship, unit, or station for private distribution and customarily published by a local job printing firm. Flint, of vf161, were flying a routine weather reconnaissance mission when antiaircraft fire hit their f4b near a small island east or haiphong. She was and commissioned on 31 august 1944, with captain c. Us navy cruise books on cd for world war ii and pre1960s cruise books, we recommend that you contact us navy cruise books on cd, an nhf partner that specializes in that era, and which can provide both digital and printed cruise book copies. Uss chandler ddg996 final deployment cruise book year log. Here are the best ways to book a cruise using points and miles. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. Flint ae 32 naval cruise book, class of 1980, page 7 of 96 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Leyte gulf, filipino guerillas, tour in the pacific.
The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Sep 25, 1997 uss flint cl97 reunion will be todaysaturday in the holiday inn beach resort, melbourne. On 7 february oklahoma city departed singapore, refueled uss lynde mccormick ddg8 on 8 february and arrived in subic bay on 10 february for an overnight visit. Their website features an extensive list of available cruise books through which you can browse. South vietnamese refugees approach the uss kirk in a huey. Flint ae 32 naval cruise book, class of 1980, page 7 of 96. Upon leaving vietnam after a one year tour unlike kerry i came back to vietnam and spent a long ninemonths off the coast of vietnam again unlike kerry who only spent 5 weeks off the coastaboard the uss flint ae32 pictured below. Ae sea stories the uss mount hood podcast, san francisco, california. The next day the ship was underway and was rearmed and refueled by uss flint ae32. A seven and a half month med cruise has now commenced. Howard de8 custom ship cap, uss farquhar de9 custom ship cap, uss j. Where he had tremendous responsibility and lived with his closest shipmates.
Uss flint ae 32 personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Taken on the gun line from uss mullinnix dd944 photos from rick park unrep from the uss flint ae32 photos from michael leonard. The latest cruise news, covering new ships, cruise offers, the best ports of call, and deals on top sailings. Uss flint cl 97 was a modified atlantaclass light cruiser, sometimes referred to as an oaklandclass. Officers and crew involved in recommissioning the ship are recognized as plank owners. The cruise lines offer shore excursions to offer guests the best experiences at each port. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Booking a shore excursion can be a complicated process, so weve answered the most basic questions below. Uss flint cl97 was a modified atlantaclass light cruiser, sometimes referred to as an.
Jul 19, 2017 the uss flint ae32, a kilaueaclass ammunitioncargo replenishment ship, was commissioned on november 20, 1971. As one gets older his appreciation for the ship and the navy experience gets stronger. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Navy cruise books were created by those aboard a ship to remember a particular deployment.
Cruisers play an integral role in wartime operations. The best ways to book a cruise using points and miles 2020. Both men ejected as the cockpit filled with smoke, and were spotted in. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. In addition to portraits and information about sailors and officers aboard, the pages also include candid photos of events and daily routines, plus stories and biographies paying tribute to those who served on board. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. You will have the choice of two print sizes, either 8. Navy cruise books, 19182009f uss floyd b parks dd884. Built in pascagoula, mississippi, the silver bullet transited the panama canal after commissioning and sailed to her home port of navweapsta concord, ca. We are an independent, advertisingsupported comparison service. Uss flint ae32tae32 is a kilaueaclass ammunition ship of the united states navy, and was named after the sparking rock flint not, as is commonly thought, the city of flint, michigan.
Naval historical foundation oral history index naval. Well show you which programs will give you the most value on a cruise booking. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. Flint ae 32 naval cruise book, class of 1976, page 5 of 72 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. It may be time to move from daydreaming about your next cruise vacation to serious pla. They enter the mediterranean sea on 24 september 1970.
Both men ejected as the cockpit filled with smoke, and were spotted in minutes later by va25 pilots, flying a1 skyraiders. The 1951 caribbean mediterranean cruise book is the first cruise book known to be pulished by the beale. Blakely de140 custom ship cap, uss hill de141 custom ship cap, uss huse de145 custom ship cap. When youre about to head on a cruise it can be a little stressful to make sure youre fully prepared before you leave. Apr 29, 1975 another huey meets it fate from the deck of uss blue ridge. Uss flint was a modified atlantaclass light cruiser, sometimes referred to as an oaklandclass. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection.
Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within. Usns rainier t aoe7, is a supplyclass fast combat support ship and the third us navy vessel named after mount rainier. Parks dd884 1950, 1959, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973 fog de57 1945. The kitty hawk strike group consisted of uss obrien dd 975, uss cowpens cg 63, uss curtis wilbur ddg 54, uss john s. Whether you prefer an ocean megaship or a quaint river sailing, get the latest on all the ships at sea, the best excursions. However, their construction with asbestos materials posed threats to those on board. Us navy personalized ship photos great naval images. At least 140 cruisers are known to have contained asbestos and were in active combat during world war i, world war ii, the korean war, the vietnam war and the cold war. This was the beginning of my second westpac deployment on flint and i had recently recieved my swo qualification at the same time that i was frocked to lt.
Uss flint served her country for 23 years, 8 months and 15 days, until decommissioned on 4 aug 1995. Uss bowditch ags21 custom ship cap, uss dutton ags22 custom ship cap, uss michelson ags23 custom ship cap, uss kellar ags25 custom ship cap, uss silas bent ags26 custom ship cap, uss kane ags27 custom ship cap, uss towee ags28 custom ship cap, uss chauvenet ags29 custom ship cap, uss texas clipper ii ags29 custom ship cap, uss san. Uss vincennes cl64 was a cleveland class light cruiser which fought in the pacific, taking part in the battle of the philippine sea, the invasion of the philippines, the battle of okinawa and the raids on the japanese home islands. Parks dd884 1950, 1959, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973. Article operation frequent wind 29 april 1975 page 2.
The map above will allow you to put in the name of the ship and the year served and, based on national archive deck logs, cruise books, and ship history currently available for naval vessels, veterans will be able to see if their ship falls into the category of blue water navy ships during the period they served. Operation frequent wind a south vietnamese helicopter pilot and his family, safely aboard the uss hancock, are escorted by a marine security guard to the refugee area during an evacuation, saigon, viet nam, april 29, 1975. A look at the new premium t6 usn light cruiser flint in world of warships. Uss flint ae32tae32 is a kilaueaclass ammunition ship of the united states navy, and. Our goal is to help you make smarter financial decisions by providing you with interactive tools and financial calculators, publishing original and objective content, by enabl. The ship was delivered to the united states navy at charleston, south carolina, on 30. Uss flint cl 97 personalized ship photo 2 canvas print. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. She was awarded six battle stars for her world war ii service. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. Are you thinking about a romantic couples trip or a family vacation to make up for lost travel time in 2020. Flint was constructed at the ingalls nuclear shipbuilding division, litton industries, inc. A portion of the proceeds from these cruise book sales by many of our partners.
Ship name, hull number, year of cruise or publication. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Heres why youre better off booking your next cruise on your own. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 53638 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960. The uss flint ae32, a kilaueaclass ammunition ship, was commissioned on 20 nov 1971. The ease of online travel booking sites and companies like uber and airbnb.
Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. In 1975 i was ships company on board the uss hancock cva19. The uss flint ae32 deployment history and significant events of her service career follow. Uss flint ae32 news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2021 learn how and when to remove this template. Knowing all of the steps that happen before you leave port and how long it can take will help you arrive with plenty of. When i was a lt, serving as communications officer onboard the ammunition ship, uss flint ae 32, i witnessed the near collision of the cruiser, uss josephus daniels, with a panmanian tanker. She was the last of her class of eight and decommissioned in 1995 from the us navy and immediately transferred to military sealift command as tae32. We booked a mediterranean cruise and its a better value than you might think the simple dollar. Carrier air wing eight cvw 8 operation iraqi freedom 2003 cruise book 544 pages similar to an expanded version of high school yearbook it provides a visual record of the deployment of. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. Uss cimarron ao22, uss neosho ao23, uss platte ao24, uss sabine ao25, uss salamonie ao26, uss kaskaskia ao27, uss chemung ao30, uss guadalupe ao32, uss ashtabula ao51, uss cacapon ao52, uss caliente ao53, uss chikaskia ao54, uss elokomin ao55, uss aucilla ao56, uss marias ao57, uss manatee ao58, uss mississnewa. In this fashion, the uss flint continues to serve with a civilian crew under navy command while being charged with passing ammunition to fleet warships as needed.
Here are the programs and portals that let you use points to book a cruise or earn them for paid travel. Flint was transferred to the military sealift command as tae32 and continued to pass the ammo with a civilian crew under navy leadership. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Ae sea stories the uss mount hood podcast home facebook.
We may receive financial compensation when you click on links and are approved. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site. The ship was christened on 28 september 1991 by the ships sponsor, mrs. Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. The oncebooming travel agent industry has seen more than its share of changes in recent decades. Work began in december 1936 with the aim of building ten ships of between 5,000 and 7,000 tons. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Built in pascagoula, mississippi, the silver bullet transited the.
Uss flint cl97 the us navy took some time to decide what sort of ships it wanted to build under the new rules. Olongapo subic bay navy chief brothers in arms kitty hawk united states navy sailors marines cuba. Maybe its because of the little planning that is required or perhaps because you are secluded in. This was the beginning of my second westpac deployment on flint and i had recently. She was launched on 25 january 1944 by bethlehem shipbuilding corporation of san francisco, california, sponsored by mrs. Uss leahy also operates with uss forrestal cva59, uss lawrence ddg4, uss allen m. The personalized printed picture of uss flint cl 97 is exactly as you see it. Uss oklahoma city clg5 ships history for 1975 cover. Strike assault boat squadron, brown water navy, investigation of accidental civilian deaths, evacuation of saigon, ferren. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. While it may not be for everyone, cruises are extremely popular for many vacationers. Historical military documentary produced from original footage shot by actual crew members. An unrep ships duty is to steam in support of the fleet and flint began a series of western pacific deployment that marked her career.
Introduction the cruise and ports of call cos, xo and change of command. Timeline of fletcherclass destroyer uss abbot dd 629 19421974. In 1975 both cambodia and vietnam would fall to the communist. Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book. Suzanne callison dicks, wife of congressman norm dicks, and commissioned as uss rainier aoe7, on 21 january 1995 at bremerton, washington. We are happy to offer a classic style 5 panel custom us navy ammunition ship ae 32 uss flint embroidered hat. We may receive compensation when you click on links to t. Sumner dd692, uss hugh purvis dd709, uss william r. Constellation cruise book 645 subic bay, navy day, baguio. Taken on the gun line from uss mullinnix dd944 photos from rick park unrep from the uss flint ae32 photos from michael leonard last visit to singapore 1975. This cruise occured shortly after beale was recommissioned in 1951. This photo of uss flint cl 97 is exactly as you see it with the matte printed around it.
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