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USS Midway (CVA-41) underway on 20 June 1963, with F-3 Demon, F-4B Phantom II and F-8 Crusader jet fighters on her flight deck. The two Crusaders parked furthest forward are from Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24). Photographed by PH1 J.D. Osborne. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (# NH 97632). NS024123. NHC. |
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Sixth “WestPac” deployment, on her sixth South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet (8 November 1963 to 26 May 1964); Naval Air Station, Alameda, California (26 May to 2 June 1964); Hunters Point Naval Shipyard for Availabilty (3 to 29 June 1964); Naval Air Station, Alameda, California (30 June to 7 July 1964); Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 30 June to 7 July 1964; Operations in the Eastern Pacific (8 to 17 July 1964); Operations in the Eastern Pacific that involved NOTS. China Lake conducted the shipboard suitability tests of the new “Shrike” missile aboard Midway (11 to 20 August 1964); Naval Air Station, Alameda, California (21 August to 8 September 1964); Operations in the Eastern Pacific (9 to 18 September 1964); Naval Air Station, Alameda, California (9 September to 6 October 1964); MIDPAC Cruise under the operational command of COMFIRSTFLT (7 to 29 October 1964); Naval Air Station, Alameda, California (29 to 30 October 1964), COMCARDIV SEVEN embarked conducting a Weapons Training Exercise (WEPTRAEX) for the USS Midway and Carrier Air Wing Two in accordance with COMCARDIV SEVEN OPORDER 302-65 (31 October to 6 November 1964); Restricted Availability Period (RAV) from 7 November to 19 January 1964, placed in dry dock on 13 November 1964, at the US Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California or San Francisco Shipyard, Hunters Point, California; Sea Trials in the Eastern Pacific (20 to 21 January 1965), shifting to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 21 January 1965 after extensive welding repairs to cracks in the four high pressure turbines and stowage area was added on the 01 level aft for buddy-stores remained in port from 21 to 24 January 1965; Carrier Qualifications in the Eastern Pacific (5 to 23 February 1965); Operation “Silver Lance” in the Eastern Pacific under the operational command of COMCARDIV SEVEN (23 February to 2 March 1965). A Strikex was conducted 29 February to 2 March in conjunction with “Silver Lance”, Naval Air Station, Alameda, California (3 to 5 March 1965). (8 November 1963 to 5 March 1965) CHAPTER XX
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with Commander, Carrier Air Grup Two (CVG-2) embarked departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California 8 November 1963, with Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, as Commanding Officer, on her sixth “WestPac” deployment, on her sixth South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet. She will under go her fourth deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. She will under go her 15th Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, 84A & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October to 31 March 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963).
Sixth “WestPac” deployment (1963/64) Senior Command and Staff; USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1963-64 – Chapter 19, Appendix I.
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVG-2 (M/NE) (8 November 1963 to 26 May 1964)
“USS Robison (DDG-12) and USS Parsons (DDG-33) joined up with USS Midway (CVA-41) as part of her task force” (Reef. 84A).
“Commander Fleet Air Hawaii conducted an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) for USS Midway (CVA-41) and Carrier Air Wing TWO in accordance with COMFAIRHAWAII OPERATION ORDER 313/63 during the period 13 to 21 November 1963 which included a Nuclear Operational Readiness Maneuver (NORM).
After a brief visit in Hawaii for exercises and evaluation USS Midway (CVA-41) departed on 25 November 1963 for its transit of the remainder of the Pacific Ocean. Numerous drills were conducted during this period to maintain and sharpen the efficiency of the various elements of the ship’s watch quarter and station bill. Air defense readiness condition one modified was maintained in order to enable quick interception of any Russian Aircraft attempting an overflight.
On 18 December 1963, USS Midway (CVA-41) and Carrier Air Wing TWO participated in “Blue Sky 4-63”, an air defense exercise against the National Chinese Air Force on Taiwan, in accordance with Commanding Officer, U. S. Taiwan Defense Command Training Operation Order 51-60” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1963 to 31 March 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963 & 1964).
“Until 1964 command of Task Force 77 rotated between the deployed carrier division commanders; from 1964 Carrier Group Five was permanent deployed to the Western Pacific as CTF 77, homeported at Naval Air Station Cubi Point in the Philippines.[4]“ (Ref. [4] of 1093).
“On 4 January 1964 a surging wave struck the lowered number Three elevator of USS Midway (CVA-41) causing it to break free and be lost overboard. Considerable ingenuity was required to maintain an efficient and effective system for the movement of aircraft between the hangar deck and flight deck. However, through a “can do” attitude the task was accomplished. The elevator will be replaced upon return to CONUS.
USS Midway (CVA-41) participated in Nightmare” Close Air Support Exercise Mike on 21 January 1964 in South Korea in accordance with AFK/314A DIV OPLAN 119-63. A series of planned major scheduled air defense exercises were conducted in accordance with Commander Task Force instruction 03500.3 as follows:
21 January – “Tigertail Golf” – Korean ADEX 4 February – “Autumn Flower” – Japan ADEX 20 February – “Checkertail” – Okinawa ADEX
“Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, assumed command during a change of command in ceremonies held on board USS Midway (CVA-41) at Sasebo, Japan on 25 January 1964, relieving Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, 22nd Commanding Officer, serving from January 25, 1963 - January 25, 196. Guests for the occasion included the Honorable I. Tsurgi, Mayor of Sasebo, Japan; Vice Admiral M. YAMASHITA, Commandant Sasebo Regional District Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF); Rear Admiral F. Sato, Commander Escort Flotilla TWO, JMSDF; and Rear Admiral R. Kefauver, Commander Service Squadron THREE/Commander Task Force 72, U. S. Navy” (Ref. 1178-G & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1963 to 31 March 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963 & 1964).
“During the period 7 to 8 February 1964, RADM Ensey COMDESFLOT 9 and RADM South CTF 77 were guests aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) to observe a task group competition with the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63). Included in the competition were a major AAWEX, side-by-side air operations, and bombing and rocket firing competitions. The Midway won hands down by winning four out of four events” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1963 to 31 March 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963 & 1964).
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1963 to 31 March 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963) – Chapter 19, Appendix II.
“USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 7 to 9 April 1964, en route Yokosuka, Japan from 1 to 6 April 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) made a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 7 to 9 April 1964. COMSEVENTHFLT hosted 85 members of the Japanese Diet and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force aboard Midway on 10 April 1964. Dignitaries included Admiral Sugie, Chief of Staff, Maritime Self Defense Force.
USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 17 to 21 April 1964, en route Yokosuka, Japan from 10 to 16 April 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Saesbo, Japan from 24 to 26 April 1964, en route Yokosuka, Japan from 22 to 23 April 1964.
“On 7 May 1964, in response to an urgent request message from the U. S. Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, USS Midway (CVA-41) dispatched a helicopter with a surgeon onboard to rescue Gunnery Sergeant John C.WILSON, USMC, who was in critical condition due to a bleeding ulcer aboard the USS Banner (AKL-25, then AGER-1) located some 100 miles away. He was picked up and brought aboard Midway for successful treatment. Banner was originally U.S. Army FS-345 serving in the Southwest Pacific during the closing days of World War II as one of the Army's United States Coast Guard crewed ships. In 1950 the ship was acquired by the Navy and converted into a light auxiliary cargo (AKL)” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 April to 30 September 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Banner_(AKL-25)
“USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Subic Bay, Phillippines from 9 to 10 May 1964, en route Subic Bay, Phillippines from 27 April to 8 May 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was called upon for a mission of mercy on 14 May 1964. A successful helicopter rescue was made of Captain William M. Dalton, USAF, whose fighter bomber had flamed out while operating off Okinawa. He was returned to his unit at Kadena AFB.
While returning to CONUS from 11 to 25 May 1964, USS Midway (CVA-41) fighters successfully intercepted a group of Russian BISON aircraft which overflew the ship on 18 May 1964” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 April to 30 September 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964).
“On 26 May 1964, USS Midway (CVA-41) with Commander, Carrier Air Group Two (CVG-2) embarked arrived Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, with Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, relieving Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, as Commanding Officer, ending her sixth “WestPac” deployment, on her sixth South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet. Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, assumed command during a change of command ceremony aboard Midway on 25 January 1964, relieving Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, 22nd Commanding Officer, serving from January 25, 1963 - January 25, 1964. Commander Fleet Air Hawaii conducted an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) for Midway and Carrier Air Wing TWO in accordance with COMFAIRHAWAII OPERATION ORDER 313/63 during the period 13 to 21 November 1963 which included a Nuclear Operational Readiness Maneuver (NORM); conducted “Nightmare” Close Air Support Exercise Mike on 21 January 1964 in South Korea in accordance with AFK/314A DIV OPLAN 119-63. Ports of calls include: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Sasebo, a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, Beppu, Japan, a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, at the west end of Beppu Bay and Iwakuni, a city located in Yamaguchi, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of 100.7 km² and is the 11th most populous city in Greater Tokyo, 12th in the Kantō region three consective visits; Hong Kong, B.C.C., situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea; Leyte Pier, NAS Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines, U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay and is a major ship-repair, supply, and rest and recreation facility of the United States Navy located in Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines. Squadrons: VF-21, F-4B; VA-22, A-4C; VA-23, A-4E; VF-24, F-8C; VA-25, A-1H & A-1J; VAH-8, A-3B; VAW-11 Det. A; E-1B; VFP-63 Det. A, RF-8A (F8U-1P) and HU-1 Det. A, UH-2A. CVG-2 (M) redesignated CVW-2 on 20 December 1963. CVG-2 was also redesignated its tail code from M to NE – (M – Sep. 1, 1948 to Dec. 20, 1963). USS Robison (DDG-12) and USS Parsons (DDG-33) joined up with Midway as part of her task force. Her fifth deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. Her 15th Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II (8 November 1963 to 26 May 1964)” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, 84A, [4] of 1093, 1178-G, AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 April to 30 September 1964) and (1 October to 31 March 1965) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963 & 1964 and USS Banner, originally U.S. Army FS-345 serving in the Southwest Pacific during the closing days of World War II as one of the Army's United States Coast Guard crewed ships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Banner_(AKL-25)).
08/11/63 to 08/11/64
Sixth “WestPac” deployment (1963/64) Senior Command and Staff - USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1963-64 – Chapter, Appendix I.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964) (1 April to 30 September 1964) – Chapter, Appendix II.
Sixth “WestPac” deployment, on her sixth South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet Summary (8 November 1963 to 26 May 1964) – Chapter, Appendix III.
“USS Midway (CVA-41) entered Hunters Point Naval Shipyard for Availabilty on 3 June 1964, remaining at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 26 May to 2 June 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Availability at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard from 3 to 29 June 1964. During the June shipyard availability the number three elevator, which was lost overboard during the cruise, was replaced.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 30 June to 7 July 1964, departing on 8 July 1964, conducting Operations in the Eastern Pacific from 8 to 17 July 1964, returning on 17 July 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 18 July to 10 August 1964, departing on 11 August 1964, conducting Operations in the Eastern Pacific that involved NOTS. China Lake conducted the shipboard suitability tests of the new “Shrike” missile aboard Midway from 11 to 20 August 1964. Midway returned on 20 August 1964. From 11 through 16 August 1964, Midway hosted 14 SECNAV guests and 9 airport executives. On 18 and 19 August replenishment-at-sea tests of the USS Sacramento (AOE-1), a new high speed auxiliary, equipped with newly designed high speed automatic handling gear and capable of supplying stores, ammunition and fuel oil, were accomplished while alongside Midway.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained in port from 21 August to 8 September 1964, departing on 9 September 1964, for Operations in the Eastern Pacific, returning to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 18 September 1964. The Midway provided services to NATC Pautuxent River on 9-18 September for investigating the carrier suitability of AN/SPN-10-AN/ASW-21 and 25 automatic carrier landing system. Midway has logged approximately 100 “No Hands” landings since AN/SPN-10 was installed in the 1962-63 yard overhaul.
On September 1964, the Secretary of the Navy awarded LE PAGE, Lyle G., 543 28 68 ABHAN, USN the NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL for heroism on 29 March 1964 while serving aboard USS Midway (CVA-41). Upon seeing a young girl fall from the sea wall at 1-13 Hinodecho, Tokyo Bay, Yokosuka, Japan, LE PAGE with complete disregard for his own safety and fully aware of the personal dangers involved, un-hesitatingly plunged into the cold and turbulent waters and effected the rescue of the child. His courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk undoubtedly saved the girl from drowning and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 April to 30 September 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964).
“Rear Admiral Marshall William White assumed command of Carrier Division Five on 24 September 1964, where he stayed until relieving Rear William Floyd Bringle, USN” (Ref. 1179-S & 1179-T).
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 April to 30 September 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964) – Chapter 20, Apppendix I.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 7 October 1964, for her MIDPAC Cruise under the operational command of COMFIRSTFLT, in port from 18 September to 6 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was en route Hawaii (SECNAV Guests) from 7 to 14 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on 15 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducting ISE Hawaiian Area from 16 to 19 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on 20 and 21 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled in for a port of call at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California on 24 October 1964 (4 hrs), en route San Diego from 22 to 24 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 29 October 1964, conducting her MIDPAC Cruise under the operational command of COMFIRSTFLT from 7 to 29 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 31 October 1964, with COMCARDIV SEVEN embarked conducting a Weapons Training Exercise (WEPTRAEX) for the USS Midway and Carrier Air Wing Two in accordance with COMCARDIV SEVEN OPORDER 302-65 from 31 October to 6 November 1964, returning on 31 October 1964.
USS Midway (CVA-41) commenced Restricted Availability Period (RAV) and placed in dry dock on 13 November 1964, at the US Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California or San Francisco Shipyard, Hunters Point, California for replacement of the Number 1 screw and renewal of the boiler bottom blow piping” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1964 to 31 March 1965) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1965).
“Captain James Michael O'Brien, USNA '43, assumed command during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) on 19 December 1964, relieving Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, 23rd Commanding Officer, serving from January 25, 1964 - December 19, 1964” (Ref. 1178-G).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Restricted Availability Period (RAV) from 7 November 1964 to 19 January 1965, placed in dry dock on 13 November 1964, at the US Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California or San Francisco Shipyard, Hunters Point, California for replacement of the Number 1 screw and renewal of the boiler bottom blow piping. Midway had extensive welding repairs to cracks in the four high pressure turbines. Also during this period a stowage area was added on the 01 level aft for buddy-stores.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed US Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California or San Francisco Shipyard, Hunters Point, California on 20 January 1965, conducting Sea Trials in the Eastern Pacific from 20 to 21 January 1965, shifting to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California. Midway had extensive welding repairs to cracks in the four high pressure turbines. Also during this period a stowage area was added on the 01 level aft for buddy-stores, returning to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 22 January 1965.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained in port from 21 to 24 January 1965, departing Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 25 January 1965, conducting Carrier Qualifications in the Eastern Pacific from 25 January to 5 February 1965, returning on 5 February 1965.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 5 to 23 February 1965. A satellite communications system was installed on Midway while at NAS Alameda, California from 6 to 22 February 1965.
USS Midway (CVA-41) with Carrier Air Wing Two embarked departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 23 February 1965, for Operation “Silver Lance” in the Eastern Pacific under the operational command of COMCARDIV SEVEN.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 3 to 5 March 1965” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1964 to 31 March 1965) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1965).
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October 1964 to 31 March 1965) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1965) – Chapter 20, Appendix III.
Sixth “WestPac” deployment (1963/64) Senior Command and Staff CHAPTER XIX Appendix I
USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1963-64
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USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964) (1 April to 30 September 1964) CHAPTER XX Appendix II
UNIT – U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) PERIOD COVERED – 1 APRIL – 30 SEPTEMBER 1964
PART I – ALL UNITS
COMMANDING OFFICER: W. WRIGHT, CAPTAIN, USN DATE FORWARDED 21 OCTOBER 1964
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD
NAVAL: OFFICER: AVIATORS 37 AIR PILOTS -0- OTHER 98 TOTAL 135 ENLISTED -0- -0- OTHER 2173 2173 CIVILIAN -0- -0- 1 1
4 MISSION OR FUNCTION: NO CHANGE
5. NEXT SENIOR OPERATIONAL COMMAND - SEE ATTACHED PAGE
6. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - SEE PART II
7. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL EXERCISES, OPERATIONS, AND OPERATIONAL TESTS SEE ATTACHED PAGE
8. OFFICIAL OR OTHER RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Included in text of narative timeline located in Chapter 20.
9. GENERAL RESUME OF ACTIVITY.
Included in text of narative timeline located in Chapter 20.
PART II – SHIPS
1. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: -- SEE ATTACHED PAGE
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED:
PERIOD UNIT
4/1/64 – 5/26/64 CAW-2 7/8/64 – 7/17/64 CAW-2 8/11/64 – 8/20/64 VF-121, 124, 162, VFP-63, VA-122, 125, VX-5, VS-41, VAW-11, 13 9/9/64 – 9/18/64 VF-21, 111, 121, 124, VX-4, VAH-123, VFP-63, VMCJ-3, VAW-13
3. MILES STEAMED: 26,625 4. SHIP’S FUEL CONSUMED: 9,945,080 gallons AVIATION FUEL CONSUMED: AVGAS 176,021 gals. JP-5: 2,899,071 gals.
5.6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
Carrier Landings – During reporting period - 6,241 Cumulative Total - 124,258
Catapult launchings: During reporting period – 5,873 Cumulative Total - 62,332 Total is from recommission 30 Sept 1957
PART III – WINGS AND GROUPS - NONE
PART IV – SQUADRONS - NONE
PART V – AIR STATIONS - NONE
PART VI – DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL APPENDED
Page 5, Part I, item 5 Page 6, Part I, item 7 Page 7, Part II, item 1 Page 8, Part II, item 5
PART I
5. Next senior operational command:
CTF 77 1 April 1964 – 17 May 1964 COMFIRSTFLT 18 May 1964 – 7 July 1964 CCD-1 8 July 1964 – 17 July 1964 COMFIRSTFLT 18 July 1964 – 30 September 1964
PART I
7. (Participation in special exercises, operations, and operational tests)
Included in text of narative timeline located in Chapter 20.
PART II
Geographic Location
4/1/64 – 4/6/64 WESTPAC 4/7/64 – 4/9/64 YOKOSUKA, JAPAN 4/10/64 – 4/16/64 WESTPAC 4/17/64 – 4/21/64 SASEBO, JAPAN 4/22/64 – 4/23/64 WESTPAC 4/24/64 – 4/26/64 SASEBO, JAPAN 4/27/64 – 5/8/64 WESTPAC, ENROUTE SUBIC BAY, P. I. 5/9/64 – 5/10/64 SUBIC BAY, P. I. 5/11/64 – 5/25/64 ENROUTE CONUS 5/26/64 – 6/2/64 NAS ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 6/3/64 – 6/29/64 HUNTERS POINT NAVAL SHIPYARD 6/30/64 – 7/7/64 NAS ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 7/8/64 – 7/17/64 EASTPAC 7/18/64 – 8/10/64 NAS ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 8/11/64 – 8/20/64 EASTPAC 8/21/64 – 9/8/64 NAS ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 9/9/64 – 9/18/64 EASTPAC 9/19/64 – 9/30/64 NAS ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
PART II
5. Record of thousandth landings
DATE LANDINGS SQUADRON A/C PILOT
15 April 1964 119,000 VF-21 F4B LT D. V. HANNA, USN 7 May 1964 120,000 VA-22 A4C LTJG W. E. NEWMAN, USN 15 July 1964 121,000 VAH-8 A3B LCDR S. M. CORLEY, USN 15 August 1964 122,000 VF-121 F4B ENS. J. D. SAWATSKY, USN 11 September 1964 123,000 VFP-63 RF8A LT R. D. CRIM, USN 16 September 1964 124,000 VX-4 F8E LCDR MITCHELL, USN
Sixth “WestPac” deployment, on her sixth South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet Summary (8 November 1963 to 26 May 1964). CHAPTER XX Appendix III
“On 26 May 1964, USS Midway (CVA-41) with Commander, Carrier Air Grup Two (CVG-2) embarked arrived Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, with Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, relieving Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, as Commanding Officer, ending her sixth “WestPac” deployment, on her sixth South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet. Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, assumed command during a change of command ceremony aboard Midway on 25 January 1964, relieving Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, 22nd Commanding Officer, serving from January 25, 1963 - January 25, 1964. Commander Fleet Air Hawaii conducted an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) for Midway and Carrier Air Wing TWO in accordance with COMFAIRHAWAII OPERATION ORDER 313/63 during the period 13 to 21 November 1963 which included a Nuclear Operational Readiness Maneuver (NORM). After a brief visit in Hawaii for exercises and evaluation Midway departed on 25 November 1963 for its transit of the remainder of the Pacific Ocean. Numerous drills were conducted during this period to maintain and sharpen the efficiency of the various elements of the ship’s watch quarter and station bill. Air defense readiness condition one modified was maintained in order to enable quick interception of any Russian Aircraft attempting an overflight. On 18 December 1963, Midway and Carrier Air Wing TWO participated in “Blue Sky 4-63”, an air defense exercise against the National Chinese Air Force on Taiwan, in accordance with Commanding Officer, U. S. Taiwan Defense Command Training Operation Order 51-60. Until 1964 command of Task Force 77 rotated between the deployed carrier division commanders; from 1964 Carrier Group Five was permanent deployed to the Western Pacific as CTF 77, homeported at Naval Air Station Cubi Point in the Philippines. On 4 January 1964 a surging wave struck the lowered number Three elevator of Midway causing it to break free and be lost overboard. Considerable ingenuity was required to maintain an efficient and effective system for the movement of aircraft between the hangar deck and flight deck. However, through a “can do” attitude the task was accomplished. The elevator will be replaced upon return to CONUS. Midway participated in Nightmare” Close Air Support Exercise Mike on 21 January 1964 in South Korea in accordance with AFK/314A DIV OPLAN 119-63. A series of planned major scheduled air defense exercises were conducted in accordance with Commander Task Force instruction 03500.3 as follows: 21 January – “Tigertail Golf” – Korean ADEX; 4 February – “Autumn Flower” – Japan ADEX and 20 February – “Checkertail” – Okinawa ADEX. Captain Whitney Wright, NAVCAD, assumed command during a change of command in ceremonies held on board Midway at Sasebo, Japan on 25 January 1964, relieving Captain Leroy Eugene Harris, USNA ‘37, 22nd Commanding Officer, serving from January 25, 1963 - January 25, 196.Guests for the occasion included the Honorable I. Tsurgi, Mayor of Sasebo, Japan; Vice Admiral M. Yamashita, Commandant Sasebo Regional District Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF); Rear Admiral F. Sato, Commander Escort Flotilla TWO, JMSDF; and Rear Admiral R. Kefauver, Commander Service Squadron THREE/Commander Task Force 72, U. S. Navy. During the period 7 to 8 February 1964, RADM Ensey COMDESFLOT 9 and RADM South CTF 77 were guests aboard Midway to observe a task group competition with the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63). Included in the competition were a major AAWEX, side-by-side air operations, and bombing and rocket firing competitions. The Midway won hands down by winning four out of four events. Midway was en route Yokosuka, Japan from 1 to 6 April 1964, followed by a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 7 to 9 April 1964, en route Yokosuka, Japan from 10 to 16 April 1964, pulling in for another port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 7 to 9 April 1964. COMSEVENTHFLT hosted 85 members of the Japanese Diet and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force aboard Midway on 10 April 1964. Dignitaries included Admiral Sugie, Chief of Staff, Maritime Self Defense Force. Midway pulled in for a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 17 to 21 April 1964, en route Yokosuka, Japan from 22 to 23 April 1964. Midway pulled in for a port of call at Saesbo, Japan from 24 to 26 April 1964. On 7 May 1964, in response to an urgent request message from the U. S. Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Midway dispatched a helicopter with a surgeon onboard to rescue Gunnery Sergeant John C.WILSON, USMC, who was in critical condition due to a bleeding ulcer aboard the USS Banner (AKL-25, then AGER-1) located some 100 miles away. He was picked up and brought aboard Midway for successful treatment. Banner was originally U.S. Army FS-345 serving in the Southwest Pacific during the closing days of World War II as one of the Army's United States Coast Guard crewed ships. In 1950 the ship was acquired by the Navy and converted into a light auxiliary cargo (AKL). Midway was en route Subic Bay, Phillippines from 27 April to 8 May 1964, Midway pulled in for a port of call at Subic Bay, Phillippines from 9 to 10 May 1964. Midway was called upon for a mission of mercy on 14 May 1964. A successful helicopter rescue was made of Captain William M. Dalton, USAF, whose fighter bomber had flamed out while operating off Okinawa. He was returned to his unit at Kadena AFB. While returning to CONUS from 11 to 25 May 1964, Midway fighters successfully intercepted a group of Russian BISON aircraft which overflew the ship on 18 May 1964. During an underway replenishment, Midway’s number 3 aircraft elevator is hit and lifted by a large wave. Parts of the wave also wash over the elevator almost washing several crewmembers into the sea. A subsequent large wave lifts the elevator again and breaks it from its guides. As a result the cables snap and the elevator falls into the sea. Midway got a new elevator in June 1964 during a yard period at Hunters Point Shipyard at San Francisco, Calif. Ports of calls include: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Sasebo, a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, Beppu, Japan, a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, at the west end of Beppu Bay and Iwakuni, a city located in Yamaguchi, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of 100.7 km² and is the 11th most populous city in Greater Tokyo, 12th in the Kantō region three consecutive visits; Hong Kong, B.C.C., situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea; Leyte Pier, NAS Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines, U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay and is a major ship-repair, supply, and rest and recreation facility of the United States Navy located in Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines. Squadrons: VF-21, F-4B; VA-22, A-4C; VA-23, A-4E; VF-24, F-8C; VA-25, A-1H & A-1J; VAH-8, A-3B; VAW-11 Det. A; E-1B; VFP-63 Det. A, RF-8A (F8U-1P) and HU-1 Det. A, UH-2A. CVG-2 (M) redesignated CVW-2 on 20 December 1963. CVG-2 was also redesignated its tail code from M to NE – (M – Sep. 1, 1948 to Dec. 20, 1963). USS Robison (DDG-12) and USS Parsons (DDG-33) joined up with Midway as part of her task force. Her fifth deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. Her 18th Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II (8 November 1963 to 26 May 1964)” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, 84A, [4] of 1093, 1178-G, AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) (1 October to 31 March 1964) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1963 & 1964 and USS Banner, originally U.S. Army FS-345 serving in the Southwest Pacific during the closing days of World War II as one of the Army's United States Coast Guard crewed ships / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Banner_(AKL-25)).
08/11/63 to 08/11/64
Sixth “WestPac” deployment (1963/64) Senior Command and Staff - USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1963-64 – Chapter, Appendix I.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964) (1 April to 30 September 1964) – Chapter, Appendix II.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964) (1 October 1964 to 31 March 1965) – Chapter, Appendix IV.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (REV. 4-60) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1964) (1 October 1964 to 31 March 1965) Appendix IV
UNIT – USS MIDWAY (CVA-41) PERIOD COVERED – 1 OCTOBER 1964 – 31 MARCH 1965 DATE FORWARDED 4/18/65
PART I – ALL UNITS
COMMANDING OFFICER – JAMES M. O’BRIEN C. O. RELIEVED – W. WRIGHT – 19 DECEMBER 1964
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD
NAVAL: OFFICER AVIATORS 36 AIR PILOTS -0- OTHER 87 TOTAL 123 ENLISTED -0- -0- OTHER 2207 2207 CIVILIAN -0- -0- 3 3
4. MISSION OR FUNCTION - NO CHANGE
5. NEXT SENIOR OPERATIONAL COMMAND
1 October 1964 -31 March 1965 COMCARDIV SEVEN
6. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - See Part II
7. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL EXERCISES, OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL TESTS - See Attached Page
8. OFFICIAL OR OTHER RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: NONE
9. GENERAL RESUME OF ACTIVITY: See Attached Sheet
PART II – SHIPS
1. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: See Attached List
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED:
10/1/64 – 11/6/64 CAW-2, HU-1 Det “A” 1/25/65 – 2/5/65 CAW-2, HU-1 Det “A” 2/23/65 – 3/31/65 CAW-2, HU-1 Det “A”
3. MILES STEAMED: 28,187 4. SHIP’S FUEL CONSUMED: 10,356,273 gas. AVIATION FUEL CONSUMED: AVGAS: 176,457 gals. JP-5: 3,536,548 gals.
5.6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
Carrier Landings During report period 4,334 Cumulative Total 128,592
Catapult Launchings 5,312 Cumulative Total 66,618 Total is from recommission 30 Sept 1957
PART III – WINGS AND GROUPS - NA
PART IV – SQUADRONS - NA
PART V – AIR STATIONS - NA
PART VI – DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL APPENDED - NA
PART I
7. Participation in special exercises, Operations, and Operational tests.
Included in text of narative timeline located in Chapter 20.
PART I
9. General Resume of Activity
Included in text of narative timeline located in Chapter 21.
PART II
1. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
10/1/64 – 10/6/64 NAS Alameda, California 10/7/64 – 10/14/64 Enroute Hawaii (SECNAV Guests) 10/15/64 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 10/16-64 – 10/19/64 ISE Hawaiian Area 10/20/64 – 10/21/64 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 10/22/64 – 10/24-64 Enroute San Diego 10/24/64 (4 hrs) NAS North Island, San Diego, California 10/31/64 – 11/6/64 WEPTRAEX EASTPAC 11/7/65 – 1/19/65 RAV San Francisco Shipyard, Hunters Point, California 1/20/65 – 1/21/65 Sea Trials EASTPAC 1/21/65 – 1/24/65 NAS Alameda, California 1/25/65 – 2/5/65 Carrier Qualifications EASTPAC 2/5/65 – 2/23/65 NAS Alameda, California 2/23/65 – 3/2/65 Operation ‘SILVER LANCE’ EASTPAC 3/3/65 – 3/5/65 NAS Alameda, California 3/6/65 – 3/11/65 Enroute Hawaii 3/12/65 ISE Hawaiian Area 3/13/65 – 3/14/65 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 3/15/65 – 3/18/65 ORI 3/19/65 – 3/21/65 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 3/22/65 – 3/31/65 Enroute Philippine Islands
PART II
5. Carrier Landings
DATE LANDINGS SQUADRON A/C PILOT
10/17/64 125,000 VMF-232 F8D CAPT. GROOMS (USMC) 11/2/64 126,000 VF-21 F4B LT. FOLEY 1/30/65 127,000 CVA-41 C1A LCDR. FIELD 3/3/65 128,000 VA-25 AIH-J LT. DIXON
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