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USS Midway (CVA-41) underway. Given the presence (flight deck, forward) of a group of F3H-2 Demons from the "Evaluators" of Air Development Squadron 4 (VX-4), the photo might have been taken in late 1957, when VX-4 tested the new Sparrow III air-to-air missile. (Digitally enhanced by Tom Kermen.) - NS024100 - David Buell. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/024100.jpg |
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Second “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet off Okinawa, patrolling off Formosa with units of Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN, engaged in fleet tactics and maneuvers off the Philippines, Okinawa, and the coast of Honshu, on her second South China Sea deployment (16 August 1958 to 12 March 1959) and remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 12 to 14 March 1959, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California (14 March 1959) and departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 21 April 1959, for 5 days of Training Exercises, in between home port calls until 14 August 1959. CHAPTER XVI
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with Rear Admiral Ralph Sperry Clarke, Commander, and Chief of Staff Captain William Ryan, Carrier Division Five, becoming Task Force Seventy-Seven and Commander John R. Bowen II, Commander and Carrier Air Group Two (CVG-2) embarked departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 16 August 1958, with Captain John Thomas Blackburn, as Commanding Officer and Commander John Starr Hill, as Executive Officer, on her second “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet off Okinawa, she will patrol off Formosa with units of Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN, engaged in fleet tactics and maneuvers off the Philippines, Okinawa, and the coast of Honshu, on her second South China Sea deployment. She will under go her first 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 11th 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 World War II” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, 1176, 1176A, 1176B, 1176C, 1176D, 1176E, 1176F, 1176O, 1081N, 1176W, 1176X & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1958). USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1958-59 – Ref. 11761st WestPac Destinations and Cruise Map 1958-59 – Ref. 1176B Ports of call – Ref. 1176T
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1958) – Chapter 16, Appendix I
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVG-2 (M) (16 August 1958 to 12 March 1959)
“USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled into port at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on 22 August 1958; underway in the Pacific from 16 to 22 August 1958.
USS Midway (CVA-41) made a port of call at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 22 to 26 August 1958” (Ref. 1176B & 1176P).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) was en route “WestPac” via Hawaii from 16 August to 5 September 1958.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway “WestPac” from 5 to 30 September 1958” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1958) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958).
“On 30 September 1958, aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) flight deck, Vice Admiral Frederick N. Kiveette relieved Vice Admiral W. M. Beakley as Commander, Seventh Fleet. Into new hands was passed the responsibility for sixty thousand men, on hundred twenty five ships, and six hundred aircraft—the world’s largest fleet afloat today, and the largest peacetime fleet in the history of the world. It was, perhaps, only fitting that Admiral Kivette should assume his new duties aboard Midway, for at one time he surveyed the very same decks from the bridge, in his role of Commanding Officer” (Ref. 1176B & 1176Q).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 26 August to 2 October 1958, making a port of call at Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines from 2 to 9 October 1958.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 9 October to 5 November 1958, pulling into port at Nakagusuku Bay, a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan or Buckner Bay on 5 November 1958.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 5 to 8 November 1958, pulling into port at Nakagusuku Bay a second time, a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan or Buckner Bay from 8 to 11 November 1958” (Ref. 1176B & 1176P).
“Veiled with a mantle of secrecy, arrangements were made for “Operation Academy,” one of the most spectacular fire power demonstrations ever witnessed in the Seventh Fleet. The occasion? – The first visit of Generalalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, President of the Republic of Nationalist China, to units of the U.S. Naval Forces in many years. For weeks, the most powerful elements of the Pacific Striking Force had prowled the water off Formosa ready on moment’s notice to unleash a devasting attack should the call come. Now as proof of the United States willingness, determination and capability to deter any Communist aggression on Taiwan, a combined air and fire power demonstration by land and sea components was staged for the President and his chief military officials. Shortly before eleven o’clock on November 14th, 1958, a USS Midway (CVA-41) helicopter carrying the Generalissimo approached the ship and settled on the flight deck. After receiving full military honors, including a twenty-one gun salute, President Chiang inspected the Marine Detachment Honor Guard and, moved to the bridge in time to witness the first fly—by of seventy-five aircraft from the carriers USS Lexington (CVA-16) and USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) and shore based marine planes. They were barely out of sight when the first of sixty Midway planes was hurled skyward. With split second precision, plane after plane roared off the flight deck, and then came the real show. Dynamic and dazzling aero-batics featuring “loft bombing” by the jet “Furry,” over the shoulder” drops and rocket runs by the AD, strafing runs by the supersonic Crusader and the Demon culminated in the sea aglow with great tongues of red flame from the AD-dropped napalm” (Ref. 1176B & 1176R).
“Message from COMSEVENTHFLT congradulating USS Midway (CVA-41) and CVG-2 for there performance during the flight demonstration and hosting of Generalalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, President of the Republic of Nationalist China” (Ref. 1176B & 1176S).
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 11 to 18 November 1958, making a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 18 to 28 November 1958.
“USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 28 November to 6 December 1958, making a port of call at Nakagusuku Bay a third time, a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan or Buckner Bay from 6 to 8 December 1958.
“USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 8 to 15 December 1958, pulling into port at Yokosuka, Japan a second time on 15 December 1958.
USS Midway (CVA-41) made a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 15 to 27 December 1958” (Ref. 1176B & 1176P).
AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 October to 31 December 1958) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958) – Chapter 16, Appendix II
PERSONNEL ON BOARD
NAVAL: OFFICER AVIATORS: 33 AIR PILOTS: -0- OTHER: 102 TOTAL:135 ENLISTED: 2440 2440
“USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 27 December to 9 January 1959, pulling into port at Nakagusuku Bay a fourth time, a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan or Buckner Bay on 9 January 1959, underway from 27 December to 9 January 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 9 to 12 January 1959, pulling into port at Hong Kong on 12 January 1959” (Ref. 1176B & 1176P).
“The narrow body of water separating Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, Victoria Harbour, is one of the deepest natural maritime ports in the world. Hong Kong and its 260 territorial islands and peninsulas are located in the South China Sea, at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta” (Ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Hong_Kong).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) made a port of call at Hong Kong from 12 to 19 January 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 19 to 23 January 1959, making a port of call at Manila, Republic of Philippines from 23 to 27 January 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 27 January to 2 February 1959, making a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 2 to 13 February 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 13 to 21 February 1959, making a port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 21 to 24 February 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) was underway from 24 February to 8 March 1959” (Ref. 1176B & 1176P).
EQNEEDF Note: Cruise Book for USS Midway (CVA-41) has arrival to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 8 March 1959, while AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1, UNIT: U. S. S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) REPORTING PERIOD: 1 JAN 59 TO 31 MAR 59 has the 12th, as does https://www.navysite.de/cvn/cv41deploy.htm and http://www.gonavy.jp/CV-CV41-01f.html.
“On 12 March 1959, USS Midway (CVA-41) with Rear Admiral Ralph Sperry Clarke, Commander, and Chief of Staff Captain William Ryan, Carrier Division Five, becoming Task Force Seventy-Seven and Commander John R. Bowen II, Commander, Carrier Air Group Two (CVG-2) embarked arrived Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, with Captain John Thomas Blackburn, USNA ’33, as Commanding Officer and Commander John Starr Hill, as Executive Officer, ending her second “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet off Okinawa, she patrolled off Formosa with units of Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN, engaged in fleet tactics and maneuvers off the Philippines, Okinawa, and the coast of Honshu, on her second South China Sea. Veiled with a mantle of secrecy, arrangements were made for “Operation Academy,” one of the most spectacular fire power demonstrations ever witnessed in the Seventh Fleet. The occasion? – The first visit of Generalalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, President of the Republic of Nationalist China, to units of the U.S. Naval Forces in many years. For weeks, the most powerful elements of the Pacific Striking Force had prowled the water off Formosa ready on moment’s notice to unleash a devasting attack should the call come. Now as proof of the United States willingness, determination and capability to deter any Communist aggression on Taiwan, a combined air and fire power demonstration by land and sea components was staged for the President and his chief military officials. Message from COMSEVENTHFLT congradulating Midway and CVG-2 for their performance during the flight demonstration and hosting of Generalalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, President of the Republic of Nationalist China. Ports of call included: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; 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; Nakagusuku Bay, Buckner Bay a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan; Buckner Bay a second time; Yokosuka, Japan, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of 100.7 km˛ and is the 11th most populous city in Greater Tokyo, 12th in the Kantō region; Nakagusuku Bay a second time; Yokosuka, Japan, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of 100.7 km˛ and is the 11th most populous city in Greater Tokyo, 12th in the Kantō region; Nakagusuku Bay a third time; Yokosuka, Japan a second time; Nakagusuku Bay a fourth time; Hong Kong, situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea; Manila, Republic of Philippines, the capital city of the Philippines, is one of the sixteen cities (along with the municipality of Pateros) that comprise the national capital region called Metro Manila, located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and is bordered by the cities of Navotas and Caloocan to the north; Quezon City to the northeast; San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east and Makati to the southeast, and Pasay to the south; Yokosuka, Japan a third time; and Yokosuka, Japan a fourth time. Squadrons: VF-211 (*1), F8U-1 (F-8A); VF-64 (*2), F3H-2 (F-3B); VA-63 (*3), FJ-4B (AF-1E); VAH-8, A3D-2 (A-3B); VA-65 (*4), AD-5 (A-1E & AD-5 (A-1E; VAW-11 Det. A, AD-5W (EA-1E); VA (AW)-35 Det. A (*5), AD-5N (A-1G); VFP-61 Det. A (*6), F8U-1P (RF-8A) and HU-1 Det. A, HUP-2 (UH-25B). (*1) VF-211 redesignated VF-24 on Mar.9, 1959; (*2) VF-64 redesignated VF-21 on Jul.1, 1959; (*3) VA-63 redesignated VA-22 on Jul.1, 1959; (*4) VA-65 redesignated VA-25 on Jul.1, 1959; (*5) VA(AW)-35 redesignated VA-122 on Jun. 9, 1959 and (*6) VFP-61 redesignated VCP-63 on Jul. 1, 1959. Her first 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 11th 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 World War II (16 August 1958 to 12 March 1959)” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, 1176, 1176A, 1176B, 1176C, 1176D, 1176E, 1176F, 1176O, 1176P, 1176O, 1081N, 1176R, 1176S, 1176W, 1176X & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1958); (1 October to 31 December 1958) and (1 January to 31 March 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958).
16/08/58 to 12/03/59
Second “WestPac” deployment (1958/59) Senior Command and Staff - USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1958-59 – Chapter 16, Appendix II
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958) - (1 July to 30 September 1958) – Chapter 16, Appendix II.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958) - (1 October to 31 December 1958) – Chapter 16, Appendix III.
USS Midway (CVA-41) Second “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet off Okinawa, she will patrol off Formosa with units of Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN, engaged in fleet tactics and maneuvers off the Philippines, Okinawa, and the coast of Honshu, on her second South China Sea deployment Summary (16 August 1958 to 12 March 1959) – Chapter 16, Appendix IV.
“USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 12 to 14 March 1959” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 January to 31 March 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) arrived at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California on 14 March 1959” (Ref. 1177-B, 1177-A & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 January to 31 March 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, California for Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on or before 1 April 1959, arriving 14 March 1959” (Ref. 1177-B, 1177-A & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 January to 31 March 1959) and (1 April to 30 June 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959).
AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959) (1 January to 31 March 1959) – Chapter 16, Appendix V.
“In April 1959, USS Midway (CVA-41) operated each week from Naval Air Station, Alameda, California Monday thru Friday, in the ocean for five days of intensive pre-deployment training” (Ref. 1177-B, 1177-C & 1177-F).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 21 April 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 1 to 20 April 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 8 May 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 21 April to 8 May 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 11 May 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 9 to 10 May 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 15 May 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 11 to 15 May 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 18 May 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 15 to 17 May 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 23 May 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 18 to 23 May 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 24 May 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 23 to 24 May 1959” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 April to 30 June 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959).
“Captain James Haile Mini, USNA ‘35, assumed command during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) on 29 May 1959, relieving Captain John Thomas Blackburn, USNA ‘33, 17th Commanding Officer, serving from June 2, 1958 - May 29, 1959” (Ref. 1177-B, 11177D, 1177-E & 1178-G).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 20 June 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 25 May to 20 June 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 22 June 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 20 to 21 June 1959” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 April to 30 June 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) open house draws tcurious thousands into the ship’s huge hangar bay while inport Naval Air Station, Alameda, California near the city of San Francisco, California” (Ref. 1177-B, 1177-F & 1177-G).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 27 June 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 22 to 27 June 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 29 June 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 27 to 28 June 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 3 July 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 29 June to 3 July 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 13 July 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 3 to 13 July 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 17 July 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 13 to 17 July 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 21 July 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 17 to 20 July 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 24 July 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 21 to 24 July 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 28 July 1959, for Training Exercises, remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 24 to 27 July 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 1 August 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 28 to 1 August 1959.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 14 August 1959, conducting Training Exercises from 9 to 14 August 1959” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959).
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959) – Chapter 17, Appendix I.
Second “WestPac” deployment (1958/59) Senior Command and Staff CHAPTER XVI Appendix I
USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1958-59
Table of Contents: Medical and Dental Departments https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv41-59/index.html
https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv41-59/008.htm
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USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958). (1 July to 30 September 1958) CHAPTER XVI Appendix II
REPORTING PERIOD: 1 Jul 58 to 30 Sep 58 COMMANDING OFFICER: J. T. BLACKBURN, CAPTAIN
PERSONNEL ON BOARD: NAVAL: OFFICER AVIATORS: 30 AIR PILOTS: -0- OTHER: 98 TOTAL:128 ENLISTED: -0- -0- 2376 2376
MISSION OR FUNCTION:
To support and operate aircraft in all weather conditions, to engage in naval operations against enemy ships, shore installations and aircraft. (NWIP 1-1)
NEXT UPPER COMMAND ECHELON
a. Administrative: COMNAVAIRPAC
b. Operational: COMNAVAIRPAC ASSIGNED: 5 SEP 58
PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL AND JOINT EXERCISES OR MANEUVERS
PERIOD: 7-8 Jul EXERCISE: Coordex Phase of Operation BLUE BOLT BRIEF SUMMARY: A coordination exercise involving simulated launchings of atomic strike aircraft
PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL TESTS
a. TEST: ORTA 5-58 PERIOD: 28-JUL 58 COMMAND AND AREA: COMFAIRALAMEDA REPORT AND ORDERS: MIDWAY 0019 of 16 Sep b. TEST: OST 3906 PERIOD: 29 JUL 58 COMMAND AND AREA: COMCARDIV THREE REPORT AND ORDERS: MIDWAY 0016 of 26 Aug
TRAINING:
Conducted training in special weapons and general operations in preparation for Operational Readiness Inspection. Continued day and night Carrier Qualifications.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
LOCATION: PERIOD:
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, CA 1 JUL – 16 JUL NAS Alameda, California 17 JUL – 16 AUG Enroute WESTPAC via Hawaii 16 AUG – 5 SEP WESTPAC 5 SEP – 30 SEP
AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED PERIOD
a. CVG-TWO Entire
MILES STEAMED: 22,798 FUEL CONSUMED: SHIPS FUEL: 6,376,923 gals. AVIATION FUEL: AVGAS: 151,102 JP-5 1,079,716 gals
CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
CARRIER LANDINGS: 69,000 - This quarter: 1,474
CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS: This quarter: 1,341
OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
MONTH: PILOTS ON BOARD: HOURS FLOWN:
JUL 30 177.2 AUG 30 243.3 SEP 30 15.7
FLIGHTS:
JUL TRAINING 177.2 TOTAL 177.2 AUG 240.0 SERVICE: 3.3 243.3 SEP 6.4 9.3 15.7
TOTAL HOURS FLOWN: 436.2 TRAINING: 223.6 SERVICE 12.6 TOTAL 436.2
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958) (1 October to 31 December 1958) CHAPTER XVI Appendix III
UNIT: U.S.S. MIDWAY REPORTING PERIOD: 1 OCT 58 TO 31 DEC 58
PART I – ALL UNITS
1. UNIT: U. S. S. MIDWAY (CVA-41)
2. COMMANDING OFFICER: J. T. BLACKBURN, CAPT.
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD
NAVAL: OFFICER AVIATORS: 33 AIR PILOTS: -0- OTHER: 102 TOTAL:135 ENLISTED: 2440 2440
4. MISSION OR FUNCTION
To support and operate aircraft in all weather conditions, to engage in naval operations against enemy ships, shore installations and aircraft. (NWIP 1-1)
5. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NA
6. OFFICIAL OR OTHER RECOGNITION OF UNIT ACCOMPLISHMENT: NA
7. NEXT UPPER COMMAND ECHELON
a. Administrative: COMNAVAIRPAC ASSIGNED: 10-1-58 – 12-31-5
b. Operational: COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET - 10-1-58 – 12-31-58
8. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL AND JOINT EXERCISES OR MANUEVERS:
NONE LISTED
9. PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL TESTS:
a. TEST: Sparrow III Shoot
PERIOD: 8 DEC. COMMAND AND AREA: CVA-41 Okinawa REPORT AND ORDERS: USS MIDWAY 0038 OF 15 DEC 58
TEST: OST-521, 2808,735
PERIOD: 4 DEC. COMMAND AND AREA: CTG 77.6, Okinawa REPORT AND ORDERS: USS MIDWAY 004 OF 16 JAN 59
DESCRIPTION:
a. An operational capability test of:
(1) Ship in providing Sparrow III air-to-air missiles to embarked squadron (VF-64). (2) VF-64 in loading and delivering missile to target. (3) Ships CIC personnel in controlling aircraft successfully to target drone. Included in the operation was an actual firing exercise of these Sparrow III missiles.
b. Three operational suitability tests of assigned nuclear weapons to test aircraft/weapon compatibility and fleet nuclear weapon delivery capability.
10. TRAINING:
Training during this period was type and intertype training. Primary emphasis was placed on attaining, then maintaining pilot proficiency. Special training features included:
A-Air Defense Exercises B-Flight Operations under electronics silence. C-Sparrow III intercepts using drone target. D-Special weapons coordination exercises. E-Long range Attack Strikes against shore targets.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
LOCATION: PERIOD:
SUBIC BAY, PHIL 2-9 OCT ITE WEST PAC 9 OCT. – 5 NOV. BUCKNER BAY, OKINA 5 NOV ITE WEST PAC 6-8 NOV BUCKNER BAY, OKINA 8-11 NOV ITE WEST PAC 11-18 NOV YOKOSUKA, JAPAN 18-28 NOV ITE WEST PAC 28 NOV – 6 DEC BUCKNER BAY, OKINA 6-8 DEC ITE WEST PAC 8-15 DEC YOKOSUKA, JAPAN 15-27 DEC ITE WEST PAC 27-31 DEC
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED:
a. CVG-2 10/1-12/31 b. VAH-8 10/1-12/31
3. MILES STEAMED: 19,653 MILES
4. FUEL CONSUMED – SHIPS FUEL: 5,370,571 gals. AV GAS – 178,988 gals. JP-5 1,713,906 gals.
5.6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS: CARRIER LANDINGS: TOTAL: 71,381 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2,379
CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
1 Oct – 31 Dec 1943
PART III – AIR WINGS AND GROUPS - NA
PART IV – SQUADRONS
1. TYPE A/C ASSIGNED – NA
2. OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
MONTH: PILOTS ON BOARD: HOURS FLOWN:
OCT 34 426.2 NOV 33 321.0 DEC 33 343.7
FLIGHTS:
OCT: TRAINING: 270.9 SERVICE: 155.3 TOTAL: 426.2 NOV: 227.9 93.1 321.0 DEC: 219.4 124.3 343.7
TOTAL HOURS FLOWN: 1090.9 TOTAL TRAINING: 718.2 TOTAL SERVICE: 372.7 TOTAL: 1090.9
PART V – TRAINING UNITS - NA
PART VI – AIR STATIONS - NA
COMMAND AND ACTIVITIES ON BOARD - NA
SUPPORTED FACILITIES - NA
PART VII – SUPPLEMENT - NONE
COMMANDING OFFICER: By direction GEORGE H. SULT, CDR, USN
Second “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet off Okinawa, she will patrol off Formosa with units of Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN, engaged in fleet tactics and maneuvers off the Philippines, Okinawa, and the coast of Honshu, on her first South China Sea deployment Summary (16 August 1958 to 12 March 1959). CHAPTER XVI Appendix IV
“On 12 March 1959, USS Midway (CVA-41) with Rear Admiral Ralph Sperry Clarke, Commander, and Chief of Staff Captain William Ryan, Carrier Division Five, becoming Task Forcee Seventy-Seven and Commander John R. Bowen II, Commander, Carrier Air Group Two (CVG-2) embarked arrived Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, with Captain John Thomas Blackburn, USNA ’33, as Commanding Officer and Commander John Starr Hill, as Executive Officer, ending her second “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet off Okinawa, she patrolled off Formosa with units of Task Force SEVENTY-SEVEN, engaged in fleet tactics and maneuvers off the Philippines, Okinawa, and the coast of Honshu, on her secondSouth China Sea. Midway pulled into port at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 22 to 26 August 1958; underway in the Pacific from 16 to 22 August 1958. Midway was en route “WestPac” via Hawaii from 16 August to 5 September 1958 and underway “WestPac” from 5 to 30 September 1958. On 30 September 1958, aboard Midway flight deck, Vice Admiral Frederick N. Kiveette relieved Vice Admiral W. M. Beakley as Commander, Seventh Fleet. Into new hands was passed the responsibility for sixty thousand men, on hundred twenty five ships, and six hundred aircraft—the world’s largest fleet afloat today, and the largest peacetime fleet in the history of the world. It was, perhaps, only fitting that Admiral Kivette should assume his new duties aboard Midway, for at one time he surveyed the very same decks from the bridge, in his role of Commanding Officer. Midway pulled into port at Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines from 2 to 9 October 1958, underway from 26 August to 2 October 1958 and pulled into port at Nakagusuku Bay, a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan or Buckner Bay from 5 to 8 November 1958, underway from 9 October to 5 November 1958. Midway made a port of call at Nakagusuku Bay a second time, a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan or Buckner Bay from 8 to 11 November 1958. Veiled with a mantle of secrecy, arrangements were made for “Operation Academy,” one of the most spectacular fire power demonstrations ever witnessed in the Seventh Fleet. The occasion? – The first visit of Generalalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, President of the Republic of Nationalist China, to units of the U.S. Naval Forces in many years. For weeks, the most powerful elements of the Pacific Striking Force had prowled the water off Formosa ready on moment’s notice to unleash a devasting attack should the call come. Now as proof of the United States willingness, determination and capability to deter any Communist aggression on Taiwan, a combined air and fire power demonstration by land and sea components was staged for the President and his chief military officials. Shortly before eleven o’clock on November 14th, 1958, a Midway helicopter carrying the Generalissimo approached the ship and settled on the flight deck. After receiving full military honors, including a twenty-one gun salute, President Chiang inspected the Marine Detachment Honor Guard and, moved to the bridge in time to witness the first fly—by of seventy-five aircraft from the carriers USS Lexington (CVA-16) and USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) and shore based marine planes. They were barely out of sight when the first of sixty Midway planes was hurled skyward. With split second precision, plane after plane roared off the flight deck, and then came the real show. Dynamic and dazzling aero-batics featuring “loft bombing” by the jet “Furry,” over the shoulder” drops and rocket runs by the AD, strafing runs by the supersonic Crusader and the Demon culminated in the sea aglow with great tongues of red flame from the AD-dropped napalm. Message from COMSEVENTHFLT congradulating Midway and CVG-2 for there performance during the flight demonstration and hosting of Generalalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, President of the Republic of Nationalist China. Midway pulled into port at Yokosuka, Japan from 18 to 28 November 1958, underway from 11 to 18 November 1958; pulled into port at Nakagusuku Bay a third time from 6 to 8 December 1958, underway from 28 November to 6 December 1958; Yokosuka, Japan a second time from 15 to 27 December 1958, underway from 8 to 15 December 1958; Nakagusuku Bay a fourth time on 9 January 1958, underway from 27 December to 9 January 1958; Hong Kong from 12 to 19 January 1958, underway from 9 to 12 January 1958; Manila, Republic of Philippines from 23 to 27 January 1958; Yokosuka, Japan a third time from 2 to 13 February 1958, underway from 27 January to 2 February 1958; making a another port of call at Yokosuka, Japan from 21 to 24 February 1958. Midway was underway from 24 February to 8 March 1958. Ports of call included: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; 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; Nakagusuku Bay, Buckner Bay a bay on the southern coast of Okinawa Island in Japan; Buckner Bay a second time; Yokosuka, Japan, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of 100.7 km˛ and is the 11th most populous city in Greater Tokyo, 12th in the Kantō region; Nakagusuku Bay a second time; Yokosuka, Japan, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of 100.7 km˛ and is the 11th most populous city in Greater Tokyo, 12th in the Kantō region; Nakagusuku Bay a third time; Yokosuka, Japan a second time; Nakagusuku Bay a fourth time; Hong Kong, situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea; Manila, Republic of Philippines, the capital city of the Philippines, is one of the sixteen cities (along with the municipality of Pateros) that comprise the national capital region called Metro Manila, located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and is bordered by the cities of Navotas and Caloocan to the north; Quezon City to the northeast; San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east and Makati to the southeast, and Pasay to the south; Yokosuka, Japan a third time; and Yokosuka, Japan a fourth time. Squadrons: VF-211 (*1), F8U-1 (F-8A); VF-64 (*2), F3H-2 (F-3B); VA-63 (*3), FJ-4B (AF-1E); VAH-8, A3D-2 (A-3B); VA-65 (*4), AD-5 (A-1E & AD-5 (A-1E; VAW-11 Det. A, AD-5W (EA-1E); VA (AW)-35 Det. A (*5), AD-5N (A-1G); VFP-61 Det. A (*6), F8U-1P (RF-8A) and HU-1 Det. A, HUP-2 (UH-25B). (*1) VF-211 redesignated VF-24 on Mar.9, 1959; (*2) VF-64 redesignated VF-21 on Jul.1, 1959; (*3) VA-63 redesignated VA-22 on Jul.1, 1959; (*4) VA-65 redesignated VA-25 on Jul.1, 1959; (*5) VA(AW)-35 redesignated VA-122 on Jun.29, 1959 and (*6) VFP-61 redesignated VCP-63 on Jul.1, 1959. Her first 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 11th 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 World War II (16 August 1958 to 12 March 1959)” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, 1176, 1176A, 1176B, 1176C, 1176D, 1176E, 1176F, 1176O, 1176P, 1176O, 1081N, 1176R, 1176S, 1176W, 1176X & AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 (1 July to 30 September 1958); (1 October to 31 December 1958) and (1 January to 31 March 1959) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958).
16/08/58 to 12/03/59
Second “WestPac” deployment (1958/59) Senior Command and Staff - USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1958-59 – Chapter 16, Appendix II.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958). - (1 July to 30 September 1958) – Chapter 16, Appendix II.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1958). - (1 October to 31 December 1958) – Chapter 16, Appendix III.
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959) (1 January to 31 March 1959) CHAPTER XVI Appendix V
UNIT: U. S. S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) REPORTING PERIOD: 1 JAN 59 TO 31 MAR 59
1. UNIT: U. S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) 2. COMMANDING OFFICER: J. T. BLACKBURN, CAPT.
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD:
OFFICER AVIATORS: 28 AIR PILOTS -0- OTHER: 100 TOTAL 128 ENLISTED -0- -0- OTHER 2853 TOTAL 2853
4. MISSION OR FUNCTION:
To support and operate aircraft in all weather conditions, to engage in naval operations against enemy ships, shore installations and aircraft. (NWIP 1-1)
5. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NA
6. OFFICIAL OR OTHER RECOGNITION OF UNIT ACCOMPLISHMENT - NA
7. NEXT UPPER COMMAND ECHELON
a. ADMINISTRATIVE – COMNAVAIRPAC b. OPERATIONAL – 7th FLEET – COMNAVAIRPAC 3/1/59
8. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL AND JOINT EXERCISES OR MANEUVERS
PERIOD: 27 FEB TO 1 MARCH 59 EXERCISE: DICE CUP BRIEF SUMMARY: World Wide Communications Exercise
9. PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL TESTS:
a. Test: Sparrow III Shoot Period: 29 Jan 59 Command and Area: CVA-41 Okinawa Report and Orders: Secret COMCARDIV 5 report
DESCRIPTION:
a. An operational capability test of:
(1) Ship in providing Sparrow III air-to-air missiles to embarked squadron (VF-64) (2) VF-64 in loading and delivering missile to target. (3) Ship’s CIC personnel in controlling aircraft successfully to target drone. Included in the operation was actual firing of the missiles.
TRAINING:
Training during this period was type and intertype training. Primary emphasis was placed on maintaining pilot proficiency. Special training features included:
A-Sparrow III Shoot B-ECM exercises with TG in randometric formation C-Special Weapon’s and Conventional Weapon’s exercise “Graduation” D-Long range Attack Strikes against shore targets.
PART II – SHIPS
1. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
ITE West Pac and enroute CONUS during periods not covered.
LOCATION PERIOD
Buckner Bay, Okinawa 1/9/59 Hong Kong 1/12/59 to 1/19/59 Manila, Philippine Islands 1/23/59 to 1/27/59 Yokosuka, Japan 2/2/59 to 2/13/59 and 2/21/59 to 2/24/59 Alameda, California 3/12/59 to 3/14/59 Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco 3/14/59 to ----
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED
a. CVG-2 1/1/59 to 3/12/59 b. VAH-8 same
3. MILES STEAMED: 17,403
4. FUEL CONSUMED – SHIPS FUEL – 4,810,631 AVIATION FUEL – 67,248 gals. JP-5 – 1,046,313 gals.
5. 6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUCHINGS
Carrier Landings Total - 72,588 During Report Period - 1,207 Catapult Launchings - 1,381
PART III – AIR WINGS AND GROUPS - NA
PART IV – SQUADRONS
1. TYPE A/C ASSIGNED - NA
2. OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
MONTH: PILOTS ON BOARD HOURS FLOWN
January 29 163.2 February 27 110.3 March 23 124.0
TRAINING -- SAME AS ABOVE TOTAL HOURS FLOWN AND TRAINING: 397.5
PART V – TRAINING UNITS - NA
PART VI AIR STATIONS - NA
COMMAND AND ACTIVITIES ON BOARD - NA
SUPPORTED FACILITIES - NA
PART VII – SUPPLEMENT - NONE GIVEN
COMMANDING OFFICER: By direction GEORGE H. SULT, CDR DATE FORWARDED 18 JUN 1959
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV FORM 5750-2 (6-57) PAGE 1 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1959). (1 April to 30 June 1959) CHAPTER XVI Appendix VI
UNIT: U. S. S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) REPORTING PERIOD: 4/1/59 TO 6/30/59
PART I – ALL UNITS
1. UNIT: USS MIDWAY (CVA-41) 2. COMMANDING OFFICER: JAMES H. MINI, CAPT RELIEVED: J. T. BLACKBURN, CAPT. 29 MAY 1959
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD
OFFICER: AVIATORS 25 AIR PILOTS -0- OTHER: 111 TOTAL: 136 ENLISTED: -0- -0- OTHER: 2820 TOTAL: 2820
4. MISSION OR FUNCTION:
To support and operate aircraft to engage in attacks on targets afloat and ashore which threatens our control of the sea.
5. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - NA
6. OFFICIAL OR OTHER RECOGNITION OF UNIT ACCOMPLISHMENT - NA
7. NEXT UPPER COMMAND ECHELON
a. ADMINISTRATIVE – COMNAVAIRPAC 4-1-59 TO 6/30/59 b. OPERATIONAL -- COMNAVAIRPACT 4-1-59 TO 6/30/59
8. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL AND JOINT EXERCISES OR MANEUVERS - NA
9. PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL TESTS - NA 10. TRAINING:
Training during this period was primarily type training with emphasis on carrier qualifications and pilot proficiency landing build-ups. Required competitive exercises were completed. Intraship drills and Intership drills with plane guard DD’s were held each day at sea. General training was pointed toward deployment readiness, including weapons and missile operations. PART II – SHIPS
1. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
LOCATION PERIOD
NAS ALAMEDA 04/01 TO 04/20 --- 04/25 TO 05/03 05/09 TO 05/10 --- 05/15 TO 05/17 05/23 TO 05/24 --- 05/30 TO 06/14 06/20 TO 06/21 --- 06/27 TO 06/28
ITE California coast during periods not covered.
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED: NA
3. MILES STEAMED: 13101
4. FUEL CONSUMED – SHIPS FUEL – 3,587,798 AVIATION FUEL – 96722 gals. JP-5 – 812068 gals.
5. 6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
Carrier Landings – Total: 77898 5310 this period 1166 from 18 to 22 June – 442 on 17 June
CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS: 4188 this period
PART III – AIR WINGS AND GROUPS - NA
PART IV – SQUADRONS
1. TYPE A/C ASSIGNED - NA
2. OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
MONTH: PILOTS ON BOARD HOURS FLOWN/TRAINING
APRIL 25 108.8 MAY 25 75.7 JUNE 25 121.6
TOTAL HOURS FLOWN/TRAINING – 306.1
PART V – TRAINING UNITS - NA
PART VI – AIR STATIONS - NA
COMMAND AND ACTIVITIES ON BOARD - NA
SUPPORTED FACILITIES - NA
PART VII – SUPPLEMENT - NA
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