First released at the ships reunion in september 2011 the book has been extremely well received by the crewmembers and their families. They were not the ideal ships, but they proved to be indispensable as the americans advanced across the pacific. Built on the hull of the cleveland class cruisers, the independence was the clas. Uss independence cvl 22 and operation crossroads naval. Their ship, the uss independence cvl22, lead ship in her class, was sunk by our very own navy. Dml uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier plastic model. 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. Uss independence expedition heralds new naval history. 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. Features on a historic photo of uss independence cvl22 are captured in a threedimensional 3d lowresolution sonar image of the. There are no reunions scheduled for the shipmates of the uss independence cvl22. Sbd 22c19 of vc22 aboard uss independence cvl22, 30 april 1943 site statistics. The fourth independence cv22, begun as amsterdam, cl59, was launched as cv22 on the 22nd of august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corp. 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. 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. 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. The first of a new class of carriers converted from cruiser hulls. First launched as cv22, uss independence, was later reclassified cvl22. The independence class light carriers were a stopgap solution for the u. She is the sixth ship of the united states navy to be named for the concept of independence. A book with the comprehensive history of the cvl22 and her squadrons is now available. Before departing san francisco, uss independence s hull classification changed from cv 22 aircraft carrier to cvl 22, light aircraft carrier. The fourth independence cv22, begun as amsterdam cl59, was launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corp. Cohen said independence would relieve the uss nimitz cvn 68 to keep the presence of america in the gulf as a reminder to saddam hussein that he needs to comply with the united nations resolutions. The fifth uss independence cv cva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy. These cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site 1965 westpac cruise. Militarybest is proud to offer this uss independence cvl22 propper brand snag free polo shirt.
I treasure your signature in my copy of your book and all of your efforts to. Uss independence cvl 22 and operation galvanic naval. The essex class carrier cva31 that john was on actually served with the cvl22 during wwii in 1945, the last year of the war. 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.
She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by japanese planes, having to be. The aircraft carrier independenceclasspage contains all related products, articles, books. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl22 would. 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. Vf6, vf21, vt21, vc22, vf22, vt22, vf27, vt27, vfn41, vtn41, vf46, vt46 and vf33 for one day at rabaul.
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. Warship pictorial 40 uss independence cvl22 photo history of the us navys first night operations aircraft carrier. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Independence, uss independence, cvl22, aircraft carrier, wwii, warship, pacific war, navy, air group, vf6, vfn41, vf22, vf27,vf46, hellcat, cv22, cvl22, cv22, night air.
Just one of the many highlights includes the clear deck, which allows the interior of th. 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. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier click here for more information on where to buy the book. Welcome aboard the uss independence cvl22 official site.
Uss independence cvl 22 of the us navy american light. Beginning operations in late 1943 against imperial japan in the pacific war, she. Warship pictorial books by classic warships publishing. Uss independence cvl22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night. Please leave your comments in this public guest book so we can share your thoughts with other visitors. This is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. 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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. William cohen spoke to the crew of the independence aboard her flight deck officially announcing the independence s deployment to the arabian gulf. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475. Uss independence for sale shop military collectibles. An example of an official history uss independence cvl22. Navy in world war ii as nine clevelandclass light cruiser hulls were converted to small carriers.
Squadrons that flew off the uss independence included. Navy personel who have served aboard this ship protecting our freedom with pride. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers. Design histories of united states navy warships of world war ii. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class. The book was first released with 784 pages, as shown above.
Uss independence lcs 2 is the lead ship of the independence class of littoral combat ships. Uss independence cvl22, dragon 1024 2010 scalemates. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier. Aerial view of ex uss independence at anchor in san francisco bay, california, january 1951. It was printed and received on time for the cvl22 reunion. Dml uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier dml1024 uss independence cvl22 aircraft carrier this is the 50 scale uss independence. Drawing on the war diary and deck logs of the uss independence, and on recollections of those who served in her, the book covers the entire career of the ship from her commissioning to her sinking in postwar nuclear bomb tests at eniwetok atoll. We would like to know what you think about our web site. The enhanced edition released on time for the navy 2012 tailhook convention added 50 pages and many more photos. First launched as cv22, uss independence, was later. Released at the nashville reunion, it has been very well received by the shipmates and their families. She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the mediterranean fleet. Independence was decommissioned in 1998 after 39 years of active.
Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log 197475 navy. 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. Sbd 22c19 of vc22 aboard uss independence cvl22, 30. View of the ships port quarter, showing severe blast damage caused by the able day atomic bomb air burst at. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. 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. 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. She carried out preinvasion strikes march 3031st, and after the assault april 1 remained off the island supplying combat air patrol and strike aircraft. Independence class cvl22 19431946 first carrier to bear the name. The uss independence cvl22 a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier is johns first book. Hoisting of colors, uss independence cvl22, 4221943. Uss cvl22 independence wooden deck set type1 dragon pontos model 1. More about the aircraft carrier independenceclass aircraft carrier.
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