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This page details the development and operational history of the uss independence cv 62 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier including technical specifications and pictures. September 30, 1998 uss independence cv 62 was decommissioned in a ceremony at the puget sound naval shipyard in bremeerton, wash. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Cva 62 and redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 62 on february 28. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. This cruise book is over 300 pages with colour photos of the ship, her crew, ports of call and embarked air wing 6. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475. Uss independence cva 62 bob hope show vietnam dec 1965 uss ticonderoga cva14. Mar 10, 2017 the decommissioned aircraft carrier independence cv 62 will depart from naval station kitsap, wash. The first ensign of the uss independence cv62, january. The fifth us navy ship to bear the name, the independence was commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 62 and redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 62 on february 28, 1973.
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She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the mediterranean fleet. Uss independence cva 62 mediterranean cruise book 197172. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Decommissioned carrier independence leaves for texas. Uss independence cva 62 mediterranean cruise book 197172 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cva 62 cruise book during this time period. Jan 28, 2016 uss saratoga final cruise display of power part 1 duration. Independence was decommissioned in 1998 after 39 years of active.
She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers. This cruise book is over 300 pages with colour photos of. This was produced by the ship as a video cruise book, and is a great record of the 1995 cruise. The fifth us navy ship to bear the name, the independence was commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 62 and redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 62 on june 30, 1975. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss independence page. Commissioned in january 1959, she made a caribbean shakedown cruise and, from august 1960 to february 1961, made the first of what would ultimately total well over a dozen deployments to. The independence is returning from a scheduled six month deployment to the persian gulf in support of operation southern watch, 26 may 1998.
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