These great warships stand ready to assert American might in times of war, peace, and humanitarian relief. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command 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. The 1964 issue, p.21.). The crew of the Randolph displays two Battle Efficiency "E" awards, one awarded to the best anti-submarine carrier, and the other the sixth consecutive Efficiency Award presented to the Engineering Department. 17 February 1945. In 1966, the tanker operator settled with the US Government for $277,000 in. Randolph's position while pursuing B-59, 3 hours before surfacing. However, the Kamikazes had spiraled down from altitude when the interceptors arrived. One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. Stanley Svec. The destroyer that the Randolph was refueling on October 16, 1961, at the time of the collision with the Atlantic Viscountess was the U.S.S. . (# NH 54911). One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. Charles L. Crommelin was killed. Admiral Thomas Moorer, a WWII hero, passed command of the fleet to another WWII hero, Admiral Ephraim Holmes. The bombing of the USS Randolph was a nuclear attack by the Soviet submarine B-59 against the American aircraft carrier Randolph in the afternoon of October 27, 1962 in response to being targeted by American depth charges. She is replenishing from USS Marias John Maxwell Walker (center) playing the "fiddle" with some buddies. This photo is stamped on the back: "USS Randolph and overhauling This photo was possibly taken in the summer of 1967, since it shows Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group 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. He would have been consumed with emotion. Bottom left, Randolph's #3 elevator seen from USS Great Sitken in 1961 picture. Hangar Bay Two, after Glenn's physical examination in Sick Bay. Randolph emerged from the yard a new ship. Twenty seven sailors were dead and 105 injured, but the crew heroically fought the fire, saving the ship. and Records Administration (NARA), College Park, # 80-G-474210. TBM-3E Avengers. Below is a report about the collision from SHANGRI-LA's 1965 cruise book. This SB2C-4 Helldiver (BuNo 20831) assigned to Bombing MANILA WILL REPLY ON 15965 KILOCYCLES UPON RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE ACKNOWLEDGE/SIGNED/MACARTHUR X, MANILA BROADCAST REPORTED BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAID GENERAL DOUGLAS Instead, she ordered the approaching vessel to alter coarse on the radio. The first Randolph was a 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. (CL-89) floatplane. later appointed Admiral effective that date. I. Grissom. Only two Frances made it to Ulithi, arriving at night. A musical trio plays for crewmen in the carrier's sickbay, 11 August 1945. Attack Carrier Air Wing (CVAG) 17, 15 November 1946. David Buell: NS0215ae: 309k: USS Randolph (CVS-15) men, en route to New York, spell out a greeting to the sailing ships participating in the first Operation Sail, July 1964. Crew of USS Randolph (CVA-15) muster on the flight deck while The show aired on November 13, 1960, and featured the wide ranging capabilities of the carrier to hunt and attack submarines. Bergen, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Hamburg, Germany (July); Rotterdam, Holland; and Portsmouth, England. Bell 7, arrives aboard the recovery ship, USS Randolph (CVS-15), 21 July 1961, following The following day cooler heads prevailed, as Khrushchev and Kennedy came to an agreement to resolve the crisis. Mid-air collision of two BAF Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcars at Chivres Air Base, Belgium. In 2004 Microsoft founder Paul Allen opened the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum in Seattle. is steaming astern, waiting her turn for a "drink". The US President chose the naval blockade, which he chose to call a quarantine. After the incident, Admiral Forrest Sherman threaten to shoot down any Air Force planes practicing strafing runs on the fleet. The Pacific war was now being prosecuted from the Randolph's bridge. Top, Randolph returning to Norfolk after loss of elevator. August 15, 1945, Captain Jackson Tate, who replaced Felix Baker as Randolph's commander weeks earlier, reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender. Behind them is LCDR Bob Mullins, Mercury WHOSE SACRIFICE HAS GIVEN US OUR FREEDOM" X JAMES FORRESTAL X, ALL HANDS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD MAY TAKE SATISFACTION IN THE CONCLUSION Within a minute the speedy Stormes clears out. Randolph's Captain advised the crew that war with the Russians could break out at any moment. Note the unusual Photo believed to have been taken by F. Ramn Pay. In the Chesapeake Bay area during her shakedown period, 12 November 1944. U.S. ships operating off the coast of Japan in final stages of World War 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. and should be applied to the port side of stack (top after portion) and to the starboard side of structure From Randolph Mediterranean Cruise Book 1962. Note the plane's tail markings, unique to this ship. (AKA-57) and an Iowa-class battleship. STATES THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA THE The Dawn Alert, USS Randolph (CV-15), Tuesday, 14 August S-2D Tracker, BuNo 148742, modex AW32, VS-34 "Proud Tigers", Antisubmarine One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. 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. USS Randolph (CV/CVA/CVS-15) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. Floating at sea for four days, a Japanese fishing boat finally picked up the pilot and delivered Hantschel to the Hiroshima jail, where he was killed by the 15-kiloton atomic blast that help end the war. Glenn and Friendship 7 were transferred to Randolph. These Kamikazes each carried a 1,700 pound bomb. Friday, 21 July 1961. June 7, 1945: the fleet temporarily retires from the war zone -- off the Philippines for replenishment. CDR Embree was in turn killed in action (KIA) on 12 May 1945, when To free itself, Randolph lunges ahead with Atlantic Viscountess scrapping the carrier's port side. Hurricane Edna battered the carrier. To free itself, Randolph lunges ahead with Atlantic Viscountess scrapping the carrier's port side. Struck by a long range kamikaze on 11 March 1945, the hole in her OS2U Kingfisher catapulting from USS Astoria in 1944, Action report from USS Astoria May, 14, 1945. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, During the morning of May 14, 1945, 60 planes of Randolph's Group 12 were streaking over Japan's southern most island, Kyushu -- bombing, strafing, and rocketing Usa Airfield. Sir Winston Churchill, who led Britain during its darkest hours, came aboard at Cannes, France. Another Tracker, BuNo 147894, can be seen at the right bottom of the photo. The Okinawa campaign was the peak period for Kamikazes, and were fast becoming problematic for the fleet. USS Randolph 4,181 views Feb 9, 2016 50 Dislike Share Save Rudi Markl 38 subscribers Silent 8-mm movies made while serving on the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Randolph in 1961-62. Soviet forces deployed to Syria for an invasion of Israel. Ens John Morris piloted the burning bomber to a water landing on the Inland Sea within sight of land. Connie Francis belts out her rousing top 20 song of the same title as we're treated to sweeping panoramic views of Randolph in Cannes Harbor. A permanent peace after World War II was impossible. Quarters for Inspection, Presentation of Awards and Commendations, 9 September MCARTHUR TOLD TOKYO THAT HE EXPECTED TO SIGN SURRENDER DOCUMENT IN The recovery ship, USS Randolph flight. With honor decommissioning the Randolph on 9 Feb. 1969. D. Ward Harrigan Sir Winston Churchill salutes as he receives honors during a visit to USS Randolph Just as the carrier received the air raid warning, the Kamikaze careened into the stern. The nearer board represents the flight deck, with the hangar deck board behind it. During the morning of May 14, 1945, 60 planes of Randolph's Group 12 were streaking over Japan's southern most island, Kyushu -- bombing, strafing, and rocketing Usa Airfield. Media in category "USS Randolph (CV-15)" The following 51 files are in this category, out of 51 total. January 10, 1970: off Jacksonville, Fla. USS SHANGRI-LA suffers a fire during training when an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft parked on the flight deck ignites, killing one. Randolph's radar detected a ship approaching fast on a collision course. USS Jason: 80k: 79k . US Navy photo now in the collections of the National Archives Ironically, on June 7, 1945, Randolph was again struck by a plane, but this time it was a U.S. Army Air Corps P-38 fighter/bomber. (AO-57) along with USS Cony (DDE-508). Dad spent two years on the Randolph but that ship remained in his heart for the rest of his life. USS Randolph in background, Randolph's crew crowd the deck during Friendship 7's reentry, Liberty Bell 7 was discovered and raised in 1999, 38 years after it sank. The distinctly striped tails of Randolph's Hellcats, Avengers, and Helldivers attacked aircraft factories, airfields and naval bases. Randolph pulled into Norfolk for repairs. I have a biased interest with Randolph. 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. during September 1968. "Report on Strike.". 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 After two days Randolph and the detachment joined the fleet off Iwo Jima to support US Marines during the invasion. Aircraft types represented include F6F, TBM and SB2C. However, the ship's photo lab had this picture cataloged as "CVS-15-2478-L-10-59," dated October Fowler, Thomas (Tom) STG-2. Overcome by a sense of foreboding, he retreats below deck. Seaman Santos is on deck watching two US Air Force Lockheed P-38 Lightnings practice strafing runs over Randolph. Note the damage to the after flight deck of Randolph resulting from a kamikaze hit on 11 March 1945. THE TOKYO AREA BE OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED 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). Randolph sailed straight into a category 3 hurricane during the night of September 10-11, 1954. 1945. USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway in February 1965, San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands. Parks. Photo and text taken from Carrier Air War In Original Color by Robert Lawson and Barrett Tillman. ), Comments, Suggestions or Image submissions, E-mail Carrier Information Air Group (CVSG) 60, aboard USS Randolph (CVS-15), HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. Squadron mates spotted the downed aviator in his rubber raft. National Naval Aviation Museum his Chief of Staff, Commodore Arleigh A. Burke, on board USS Randolph (CV-15), off Okinawa USS Randolph (CVS-15) refueling at sea from USS Pawcatuck He was a simple man. Captain Harry Cook reverses the carrier; "all engines back full." Since commissioning the ship sailed 72,800 miles and launched 11,864 missions. This was a much sexier ship, more capable, almost doubling her displacement to 47,000 tons. Liberty Bell 7 was fully submerged and pulling the helicopter into the water. March 1947. PERMIT LANDING STOP IT IS EXPECTED THAT SURRENDER DOCUMENT WILL BE Now in a museum in Kansas, Friendship 7 is in the Smithsonian Institute. Navy Day, 27 October 1945, at NOB Norfolk, Va. "U.S.S. CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AT THE EARLIEST PRACTICABLE DATE X IT IS DESIRED THAT THE RADIO STATION IN over USS Randolph (CVA-15) in the Mediterranean Sea in October 1956, during the Suez Photographed by PH2 Hughes. USS Jason (ARH-1) at Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands, 13 March 1945 with USS Randolph alongside. "'September 11, 1945Aboard the U.S.S. 1945. While other carriers off Okinawa were torpedoed, bombed, and kamikazed, Randolph was unscathed despite being under daily attack. Photographed from a . COMPLETION OF A GREAT TASK X PLEASE SEND TO THE COMMANDERS OF THE FLEETS AND FORCES THROUGHOUT THE 'Randolph' was an old family name and one of the reasons precipitating the visit, Sir Winston explained to Randolph's Captain Strean. (ARH-1) at Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands, 13 March 1945, showing damage to her after flight deck resulting Ports visited were: Belfast, Ireland (August 1966); Edinburgh, Scotland; NAVAL AND AIR ELEMENTS STOP SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT WILL This was the Squadron (VA) 72 "Hawks" is loaded aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CVA-15), Tethered to the destroyer by a fuel line, Randolph couldn't maneuver. Robert L. Comb used all three of his cartridge starters one by one before the final starter fired up the engine. Friday, 21 July 1961. The Hellcats relentlessly tore into the destroyers, forcing them to retreat. Grissom's suit filled with water and downwash from the helicopter's rotors was pushing the astronaut below the surface. The fleet off Okinawa just finished dodging a Kamikaze raid as the cruiser USS Astoria received the most unlikeliest of orders; launch two Kingfisher seaplanes deep into Japanese territory for a rescue mission. FRAM II life extension 1960-1961. It was also Randolph's inaugural combat action. . Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-5339). A U.S. Navy Vought F4U-4 Corsair of Bombing Fighter Squadron (VBF) This would set NATO policies for decades afterwards. BuNo 149702, was later upgraded to the SH-3G standard, then SH-3H, then converted to an UH-3H). The Smithsonian Channel's submarine docu-drama 'Hell Below' on August 5, 2018 recounted the apocalyptic cat and mouse game between B-59 and the Randolph group in an episode titled 'Cuban Crisis'. starboard), an HUP-2 Retriever of HU-2 Det. Iowa, PacificBattleshipCenter, National Archives and Records Administration, National No Essex class carrier was ever sunk and they served during Korea and Vietnam. She was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Virginia, and commissioned on October 9, 1944. In February 1962, Randolph was standing-by as the command ship of a flotilla to recover astronaut John Glenn. 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. hole left when a twin-engine Francis, kamikaze, struck her the night of 11 March 1945. I encourage surviving Randolph sailors to make the pilgrimage to Toms River or Kingsport. Hordes crowded the waterfront, while the media reported widely on the carrier's visit. Sold 24 May 1975 to Boston Metals, Baltimore, Md., for $605,999.99 and subsequently scrapped at South During that cruise, VBF-82 was re-designated Fighter Squadron (VF) 18A and CVG-82 was re-designated Grumman S-2D Tracker, BuNo 147870, modex AV46, Antisubmarine Squadron (Still from a video.). The Tracker is a twin 1,136.4kW Wright R-1820-82WA-powered carrier-based antisubmarine search and attack aircraft, produced originally for the US Navy but currently also in service with the air forces and navies of several countries. The carrier was floated out of drydock on November 1, 1954, months earlier than expected. Remaining active off Japan until receiving word of the Japanese surrender on August 15. 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