Uss hornet 1775, was a tengun sloop commissioned in 1775, and served in the american revolutionary war. The last ship of its class, hornet earned famed in april 1942 when lieutenant colonel jimmy doolittle launched his famed raid on japan from the carriers deck. There was a very nice cruise book produced commemorating uss hornet s apollo 11 recovery deployment. I always stand a little taller when i see one of my recovery pictures in a library book, a magazine, newspaper or anywhere. Uss hornet then sailed north to the primary recovery site, 1200. Hornet plus 3 recently discovered apollo 11 splashdown. Uss hornet cvcvacvs12 is an essexclass aircraft carrier built for the united states navy usn during world war ii. We see the carrier uss hornet cv12 is selected as the main recovery ship for the apollo 11. Nov, 2014 hornet plus 3 is a neverbeforeseen apollo 11 film that was discovered on ebay in early 20. A few months later, she also recovered the apollo 12 capsule and its allnavy crew. I was also editor of the hornet cruisebook for apollo 11. I wasnt lucky enough to be there for the splashdown but did have the great opportunity of photographing the 40th reunion of the recovery of apollo 11 on the uss hornet in 2009.
I also know of the apollo 14 cruise book produced for the crew of uss new orleans. The extraordinary untold story of four navy seal musclemen who brought apollo 11 astronauts home. Wolfram, who was the first to reach the apollo ii astronauts. One fiftystar nylon national ensign from the aircraft carrier uss hornet. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Jun 14, 2014 the uss hornet cvs12 apollo recovery vessel is a reissue by revellgermany of a kit first produced by revell inc in 1969. Uss hornet sea, air and space museum posts facebook. During simulated recovery exercises udt11 swimmers jumped from helicopters into the pacific ocean and swam to the nearby training capsule called a. Dick gordon is photographed during a debriefing in the quarantine van aboard the uss hornet, following the end of the apollo 12 mission on nov. This us navy training film shows the recovery of the apollo 11 astronauts by the aircraft carrier. The astronauts are inside the mobile quarantine station that temporarily housed them after their return from the moon. She recommissioned 11 september 1953 and trained in t he caribbean sea before departure from norfolk 11 may 1954 on an 8month global cruise. Uss hornet cv8 launched doolittle raid and was lost at the battle of the santa cruz islands.
After making apollo 11 history and serving two tours in the. Original cruise book uss hornet cva12 far east 1955 navy. Uss hornet cruise books currently for sale on ebay. Uss hornet crewmen are greeted by the crew of the apollo 12 mission as the three astronauts are transferred from a u. Its beautifully done some of the photos are just gorgeous and is highly soughtafter. Browni ng in command hornet conducted shakedown training off bermuda before departing norfolk 14 february 1944 to join the fast.
Task force took charge of the recovery operations. The uss hornet and her crew will forever be tied to mans conquest of the moon, said capt michael c. While on the tour i especially remembered the room, in case some of the men didnt come back from their trip to the moon. Uss hornet and the recovery of the apollo 11 astronauts. Hornet plus 3 is a neverbeforeseen apollo 11 film that was discovered on ebay in early 20. Collection transferred by uss hornet cvs12 regarding the apollo 11 and 12 landings and recovery by the ship in 1969. Hornet, with assigned carrier antisubmarine air group 59.
Someone stole his truck and his cruise book was inside. The apollo 11 mqf is in the smithsonian national air and space museum, but this one on the uss hornet is the only one of the four built that visitors are allowed to step inside. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the fast carrier task force variously designated as task force 38 or 58 in the pacific ocean, the navys primary offensive force during the pacific war. Shortly before the battle of midway, bill was transferred to the uss hornet cv 8. Less than two months later, it took part in the stunning american victory at the battle of midway. Uss hornet 1805 sloop, was also a tengun sloop and took part in the first barbary war. Hornet served as the prs for apollo 11 in july 1969 and her skipper capt. Uss hornet cvs 12 apollo 11 recovery cruise book 1969. Hornet recovered the astronauts from the first moon landing mission, apollo 11, on 24 july 1969. Hello, i know this is a shot in the dark after all these years. Comment by james w ward on september 10, 2010 at 6. Here you can download the uss hornet cvs 12 apollo 11 recovery cruise book 1969 as a high resolution.
See more ideas about uss hornet, hornet and aircraft carrier. Most of our donations come from former crewmembers or their surviving family members intending to preserve these items for future generations. Mar 6, 20 i toured many ships and especially enjoyed the hornet. The book covers a period of time leading up to the recovery of apollo 11, from approximately 5 june 24 july 1969, during which crewmen of uss hornet plus specialized nasa and dod spaceflight recovery units prepared for. On offer here is an original cruise book issued for those aboard the uss hornet cva12 to commemorate tours their far east cruise in 1955. This book documents the role played by uss hornet cvs12 in the recovery of the apollo 11 command module after its splashdown in the pacific ocean on 24 july 1969. If you have a research inquiry or would like to schedule an appointment to visit the research library, please contact. Apollo 11 moon flight, july 1969 president richard m. The uss hornet cvs12 apollo recovery vessel is a reissue by revellgermany of a kit first produced by revell inc in 1969. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Yesterday, the uss hornet sea, air and space museum hosted a program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the recovery of apollo 12 by the uss hornet cvs 12 and her crew. Here you can download the uss hornet cvs 12 westpac cruise book 196869 as a high resolution.
Bob fish fills in the gap for us to learn about astronaut space craft recovery especially apollo 11 the first manned moon landing flight. Uss hornet cvs12 196869 westpac cruise report hornet aircraft carrier. Six earlier hornets date from 1775, but cv12s greatest legacy comes from the seventh hornet cv8 1775 the first hornet is christened. The museums growing collection consists of over 20,00 artifacts include uss hornet herself, aircraft, documents, photographs, military decorations and commendations, uniforms, cruise books, plane models, firearms, and personal crew ephemera. Apollo saturn as april 11 17, 1970 uss iwo jima prs uss benjamin stoddert uss bordelon uss escape uss forest royal uss granville s. Decommissioning crew, i was one of the lucky ets picked to chip and paint the inside of the main mast. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss hornet page. For the first two weeks of july, off the hawaiian coast, hornet, the helicopter crews, and udt11 got down to business training for the recovery of apollo 11. Bean, lunar module pilot splashed down safely on nov. Its called hornet plus threeand was written by bob fish, a trustee of the uss hornet museum. Navy photographer tells the story of apollo 11 recovery.
As the recovery ship for both apollo 11 and apollo 12, the hornet played a critical role in. Were leaving for the apollo 11 recovery this morning. I have a uss hornet apollo 11 recovery cruise book in great condition and id like to learn its value. The museums growing collection consists of over 20,00 artifacts include uss hornet. Friday march 6, captain chris lamb, hornet executive officer during the apollo 11 recovery. See more ideas about uss hornet, aircraft carrier and hornet. Uss hornet uss austin uss escape uss hawkins uss joseph j. Hornet would become one of the most distinguished names in american naval history with her performance. My dad was on the hornet when they picked up the apollo 11. Alameda, ca selected as the prime recovery ship prs for apollo 12 on aug. The extraordinary untold story of four navy seal musclemen. Apollo saturn 14 as14 january 31february 9, 1971 uss new orleans prs uss. Great reunion guys, please add your pictures and thoughts. The airstream trailer would be their home for the next 65 hours while it was transferred from uss hornet to johnson space center in houston, texas.
Dick gordon aboard the uss hornet after apollo 12 mission. This book tells the dramatic story of the uss hornet s recovery of the astronauts after the splashdown of their command module. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the fast. Uss hornet was an american aircraft carrier during world war ii. I had a good highlevel overview from reading the book hornet plus three written by bob fish, but found this indepth account very insightful. Wearing biological isolation garments, the crew of apollo 11 is escorted to the mobile quarantine facility mqf to ensure that they did not bring back any contaminants back from the moon. After a successfull moon landing, the apollo 11 command module splashed down in the pacific ocean on july 24, 1969. Uss hornet cvs12 19651966 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay. President nixon was on board to welcome the returning astronauts back to earth, where they lived in quarantine aboard hornet prior to transfer to the lunar receiving. See more ideas about uss hornet, uss hornet cv 12 and aircraft carrier. Apollosaturn 14 as14 january 31february 9, 1971 uss new orleans prs uss. After operations in the mediterranean sea and the indian ocean hornet joined the mobile 7th fleet in the south china sea where 25 july search planes from her task group shot down two attacking chinese.
Uss hornet cv 8 was a yorktownclass aircraft carrier that entered service with the u. It contains insightful information from a number of participants including radm carl seiberlich, hornets co at that time. Jun 15, 2010 this book documents the role played by uss hornet cvs12 in the recovery of the apollo 11 command module after its splashdown in the pacific ocean on 24 july 1969. Value of apollo 11 recovery cruise book collectspace. It was practice, practice, practice in preparation for the real thing on july 24. Hornet plus 3 recently discovered apollo 11 splashdown film. I shot the line out to apollo 11 for the udt crew to attach to the capsule so we.
Back to uss hornet cvs 12 apollo 11 recovery cruise book 1969 page. I look at my cruise books every now and then and look at the pictures and. Navy photographer tells the story of apollo 11 recovery naval. Uss hornet 1805 brig, was a brigrigged sloop of war launched on 28 july 1805 and sank in a storm on 29 september 1829. The book covers a period of time leading up to the recovery of apollo 11, from approximately 5 june 24 july 1969, during which crewmen of uss hornet plus specialized nasa and dod spaceflight recovery units prepared for the.
Nixon talks with the apollo 11 astronauts, neil armstrong, michael collins and edwin aldrin, jr. Uss hornet and uss midway san francisco forum tripadvisor. Uss hornet cvs12 19651966 westpac vietnam cruise book. A banging on my door at naval air station, imperial beach, california, shook me out of a deep sleep. In early 1944, she participated in attacks on japanese installations in.
Uss hornet cvs12 cruise book westpac vietnam cruise 1965 1966 the hornet was deployed with the seventh fleet for asw duty in vietnam and japan includes identified division photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold. Good detailed writing as well as beautiful pictures and diagrams. Uss hornet cvs12 cv12 westpac far east cruise book. It contains insightful information from a number of participants including radm carl seiberlich, hornet s co at that time. Uss hornet cvs12 cv12 westpac far east cruise book year log. Jun 10, 2009 hornet plus three is a great unique book. On july 24, 1969, helicopters from hornet recovered apollo 11 and its crew after the first successful moon landing. Apollosaturn as april 1117, 1970 uss iwo jima prs uss benjamin stoddert uss bordelon uss escape uss forest royal uss granville s. Uss hornet cv12 cva12 cvs12 by dwayne miles caltech. Uss hornet is an essexclass aircraft carrier built for the united states navy during world war ii.