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Third “WestPac” deployment, on her third South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet (15 August 1959 to 25 March 1960). (15 August 1959 to 14 February 1961) CHAPTER XVII
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with Rear Admiral J. Welsh, Commander and Chief of Staff J. Blackburn, Carrier Division Five and Commander E. B. Holley, Jr., Commander, Carrier Air Group Two (CVG-2) embarked departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California 15 August 1959, Captain James Haile Mini, USNA ‘35, with Captain James Haile Mini, USNA ‘35, as Commanding Officer and Commander L. W. Jenkins, as Executive Officer, on her third “WestPac” deployment, on her third South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet. She will under go her second 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 12th 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, 1177-E; 11177D; 1177-H; 1177-I; 1177-J; 1177-M; 1177-N, 1176U, 1176V, 1176U1 & 1176U2).
USS Midway (CVA-41) 3rd WestPac Pre-Deployment – Ref. 1177-B USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1959-60 – Ref. 1176U The Cruise and Ports of Call – Ref. 1177-N Command and Staff – Ref. 1177-H
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.
PERSONNEL ON BOARD
NAVAL: OFFICER – AVIATORS: 33 AIR PILOTS -0- OTHER: 102 TOTAL 135 ENLISTED -0- -0- OTHER: 2532 2532
Third “WestPac” deployment (1959-60) Senior Command and Staff – Chapter 17, Aappendix II.
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVG-2 (M) (15 August 1959 to 25 March 1960)
“USS Midway (CVA-41) participates in NATO Exercise on 26 August 1959” (Ref. 1087 & USS Midway (CV 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1987-89). https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv41-88/index.html https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv41-88/003.htm
“USS Midway (CVA-41) crossed the Internation Date Line on 12 September 1959” (Ref. 1177-O).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) received a message from FWC Guam: “Typhoon Charlotte warning 3 x EYE 110-34E…MAX Winds 125 kts near center increasing… ” The flight deck crew tightened thee tie-downs and the ship geared up for heavy weather” (Ref. 1177-P).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) arrived Okinawa (Yokosuka), Japan on 7 October 1959. Typhoon Vera, the worst storm in Japan’s history, kills thousands, leaves millions homeless in the wake of its distruction. Within days, $5,000.00 is dispatched by the Midway to the disaster area and the “Project Vera” fund” (Ref. 1177-Q, 1177-R & 1177-S).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) arrived Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines on 9 November 1959” (Ref. 1177-T).
“On 9 November 1959, a fire started up in the pump room of USS Midway (CVA-41) while she was in Subic Bay, Philippines. Arson is blamed for the incident” (Ref. 84A).
“Admiral Felt, CINCPAC, and VADM Kivette, COMSEVENTHFLT visited USS Midway (CVA-41) during Seventh Fleet forces stage demonstration of U.S. Naval firepower from 15 to 19 November 1959” (Ref. 1177-U).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) arrived Buckner Bay, Okinawa (Yokosuka), Japan a second time on 22 November 1959” (Ref. 1177-V).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) arrived Kobe, Japan on 22 December 1959” (Ref. 1177-W).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) spent Christmas at Kobe, Japan and 200 children orphanages were invited aboard for a mammoth Christmas Party, arriving Kobe on 22 December 1959” (Ref. 1177-X & 1177-Y).
“The first sign that Lt. Clint Snow of VA-22 has that something was wrong as he proceeds to rendezvous shortly after take-off aboard USS Midway (CVA-41), is a strong vibration in his FJ4 B. Also noting a low oil pressure, he turns back toward the ship. Suddenly his plane flames out. At 27,000 feet he ejects, his parachute carrying him through the clouds to the ocean. Intently watching him fall is LTJG A.S. Anderson in a waiting rescue helicopter. After a mere 28 seconds in the water, LT. Snow is aboard the helo and headed back to the ship where an enthusiastic crowd greets him” (Ref. 1177-Z).
“After celebrating the New Year at sea, USS Midway (CVA-41) proceeds back to Yokosuka only to pass USS Hancock (CVA-19) jubilantly heading stateside. “Our Captain can beat up your Captain,” snarls the signal bridge by flashing light “Sayonara to November Two Maru,” proclaims Midway helos circling over Hancock” (Ref. 1177-Z1).
“On 7 January 1960, the hard-working Cruise Book Staff leaves for Tokyo. After 4 days in Sasebo, on 22 February 1960, USS Midway (CVA-41) anchors near exotic, commercial, crowded Hong Kong, with its modern apartment houses, spacious mansions, Tiger Balm Gardens, and its shabby junks and tarpaper shacks, freedom’s haven for Chinese refugees, that creep up the hillside like a black fungus” (Ref. 1177Z-2).
“Rear Admiral A. Heyward, Jr. relieved Rear Admiral J. Welsh, Commander on 25 January 1960. Rear Admiral J. Welsh, Commander, Carrier Division Five served from 18 March 1959 to 25 January 1960” (Ref. 1177-B, 1177-J, 1177-K & 1177-L).
An AD-6 Skyraider of VA-25 "Fist of the Fleet" taking off during USS Midway (CVA-41) second deployment to WestPac, August 15, 1959-March 25, 1960. An FJ-4B Fury of VA-23 "Black Knights" is in the foreground. Photo by SM2 Robert Parrott, OS Division, USS Midway, 1959-1962. NS024174. Submitted by his son, John. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/024174.jpg
Entering Yokosuka, Japan, during USS Midway (CVA-41)second deployment to WestPac, August 15, 1959-March 25, 1960. Note signal flags, and F8U-1 Crusader of VF-24 "Red Checkertails" in the foreground. Photo by SM2 Robert Parrott, OS Division, USS Midway, 1959-1962. NS024175. Submitted by his son, John. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/024175.jpg
“On 25 March 1960, USS Midway (CVA-41) with Rear Admiral A. Heyward, Jr. relieved Rear Admiral J. Welsh, as Commander and Chief of Staff J. Blackburn, Carrier Division Five and Commander E. B. Holley, Jr., Commander, Carrier Air Group Two (CVG-2) embarked arrived Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, with Captain James Haile Mini, USNA ‘35,, as Commanding Officer and Commander L. W. Jenkins, as Executive Officer, ending her third “WestPac” deployment, on her third South China Sea, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet. Midway crossed the Internation Date Line on 12 September 1959. Midway received a message from FWC Guam: “Typhoon Charlotte warning 3 x EYE 110-34E…MAX Winds 125 kts near center increasing… ” The flight deck crew tightened thee tie-downs and the ship geared up for heavy weather. Midway arrived Okinawa (Yokosuka), Japan on 7 October 1959. Typhoon Vera, the worst storm in Japan’s history, kills thousands, leaves millions homeless in the wake of its distruction. Within days, $5,000.00 is dispatched by the Midway to the disaster area and the “Project Vera” fund, arriving Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines on 9 November 1959. Admiral Felt, CINCPAC, and VADM Kivette, COMSEVENTHFLT visited Midway during Seventh Fleet forces stage demonstration of U.S. Naval firepower from 15 to 19 November 1959. Midway arrived Buckner Bay, Okinawa (Yokosuka), Japan a second time on 22 November 1959 and spent Christmas at Kobe, Japan and 200 children orphanages were invited aboard for a mammoth Christmas Party, arriving Kobe on 22 December 1959. The first sign that Lt. Clint Snow of VA-22 has that something was wrong as he proceeds to rendezvous shortly after take-off aboard Midway, is a strong vibration in his FJ4 B. Also noting a low oil pressure, he turns back toward the ship. Suddenly his plane flames out. At 27,000 feet he ejects, his parachute carrying him through the clouds to the ocean. Intently watching him fall is LTJG A.S. Anderson in a waiting rescue helicopter. After a mere 28 seconds in the water, LT. Snow is aboard the helo and headed back to the ship where an enthusiastic crowd greets him. After celebrating the New Year at sea, Midway proceeds back to Yokosuka only to pass USS Hancock (CVA-19) jubilantly heading stateside. “Our Captain can beat up your Captain,” snarls the signal bridge by flashing light “Sayonara to November Two Maru,” proclaims Midway helos circling over Hancock. On 7 January 1960, the hard-working Cruise Book Staff leaves for Tokyo. After 4 days in Sasebo, on 22 February 1960, Midway anchors near exotic, commercial, crowded Hong Kong, with its modern apartment houses, spacious mansions, Tiger Balm Gardens, and its shabby junks and tarpaper shacks, freedom’s haven for Chinese refugees that creep up the hillside like a black fungus. Rear Admiral A. Heyward, Jr. relieved Rear Admiral J. Welsh, Commander on 25 January 1960. Rear Admiral J. Welsh, Commander, Carrier Division Five served from 18 March 1959 to 25 January 1960. On 9 November 1959, a fire started up in the pump room of Midway while she was in Subic Bay, Philippines. Arson is blamed for the incident. Ports of call included: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Guam; 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, at 26°13′N 127°52′E; 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;; Kantō region; Subic Bay, Republic of Philippines a second time; Yokosuka, Japan a second time; Kobe, Japan, the fifth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, approximately 30 km (19 mi) west of Osaka; Yokosuka, Japan a third time; Sasebo, a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan and Hong Kong, situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea. Squadrons: VF-24, F8U-1 (F-8A); VF-21, F3H-2 (F-3B); VA-22, FJ-4B (AF-1E); VA-23, FJ-4B (AF-1E); VA-25, AD-7 (A-1J); VAH-8, A3D-2 (A-3B); VAW-11 Det. A, WF-2 (E-1B); VCP-63 Det. A, F8U-1P (RF-8A) and HU-1 Det. A, HUP-2 (UH-25B). Her second 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 12th 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 (15 August 1959 to 25 March 1960)” (Ref. 1-Midway & 72, 84A, 1176U, 1176V, 1177-E; 11177D; 1177-H; 1177-I; 1177-J; 1177-K; 1177-L; 1177-M; 1177-N, 1177-O, 1177-P, 1177-Q, 1177-R, 1177-S, 1177-T, 1177-U, 1177-V, 1177-W, 1177-X, 1177-Y, 1177-Z, 1177-Z1 & 1177Z-2).
15/08/59 to 25/03/60
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 1960) – Chapter 17, Appendix III.
PERSONNEL ON BOARD:
NAVAL OFFICER AVIATORS AIR PILOTS OTHER TOTAL 29 -0- 98 127 ENLISTED -0- -0- 2398 2398
“Captain Ralph Wynne Cousins, USNA ‘37, assumed command during a change of command ceremony aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) on 15 June 1960, relieving Captain James Haile Mini, USNA ‘35, 18th Commanding Officer, serving from May 29, 1959 - June 15, 1960” (Ref. 1178-G).
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV REPORT 5750-3 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1960). (1 April to 30 September 1960) – Chapter 17, Appendix IV.
“USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Long Beach Naval Station from 1 to 2 October 1960, departing Long Beach Naval Station on 3 October 1960, for operations in the Eastern Pacific, returning to Long Beach Naval Station on 7 October 1960, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 3 to 7 October 1960.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Long Beach Naval Station from 8 to 10 October 1960, departing Long Beach Naval Station on 11 October 1960, for operations in the Eastern Pacific, returning to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 14 October 1960, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 11 to 14 October 1960, operating out of Long Beach Naval Station.
As the period began, USS Midway (CVA-41) was well into its underway Refresher Training under COMFLTRAGRU SDIEGO. The training was completed 14 October 1960 and Midway reported back to COMNAVAIRPAC for operational control.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 15 to 23 October 1960. Midway was host to the commissioning and awarding of merit badges to the U.S. Navy League Sea Cadet Ship USS Midway. 125 cadets and approximately 400 guests atended.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 24 October 1960, for operations in the Eastern Pacific, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 24 to 27 October 1960, returning on 27 October 1960.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 28 to 30 October 1960.
Thirty Spanish news media representatives in the U.S. to cover the election embarked USS Midway (CVA-41) to observe carrier operations on 30 October 1960, departing Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 31 October 1960. A brief air show was provided by Air Group TWO, returning to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 4 November 1960, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 31 October to 4 November 1960.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 5 to 6 November 1960, departing on 7 November 1960, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 7 to 9 November 1960. Twenty-three Secretary of the Navy guests observed a week of carrier operations from 3 to 10 November 1960. Guests were from the Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Naval Districts, returning on 9 November 1960.
A crew of Navy and civilian photographers shot scenes for the 28 Nov. - 2 Dec. production of Navy training film MN 8815D, Active Guided Missile Countermeasures in Combat Aircraft from 11 to 18 November 1960.
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 10 to 27 November 1960, departing on 28 November, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 28 November to 2 December 1960, returning on 2 December 1960,
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 3 to 4 December 1960, departing on 5 December 1960, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 5 to 9 December 1960, returning on 9 December 1960,
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 10 to 11 December 1960, departing on 12 December 1960, conducting Carrier suitability trials with A3J and F4H aircraft from NATC Patuxent River in the Eastern Pacific from 12 to 15 December 1960. Tests were also performed on the carrier suitability of the F8U-2N automatic throttle control; and work was done with respect to determining optimum winds for launching TF-1 aircraft. Operations were observed by 135 Navy and civilian technicians, officials and guests, returning to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 15 December 1960
Approximately 1,500 sailors and dependents gathered in Hangar Bay 1 of USS Midway (CVA-41) to observe the Watsonville High School Choir, in co-operation with the Far Eastern Broadcasting Co., present their first annual Christmas Sing on 20 December 1960 at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 13 January 1961 and Midway and Commander Fleet Air Alameda hosted 130 San Francisco and Bay area businessmen on a one day orientation cruise, remaining at NAS, Alameda, California from 16 December 1960 to 15 January 1961.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 16 January 1961, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 16 to 19 January 1961, returning to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 19 January 1961.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 23 January 1961, for operations in the Eastern Pacific that will include PacificWeapons Training Exercise; aircraft missile firing, Composite Training Unit/Anti-Air Warfare exercises, and simulated nuclear weapons drops on raked targets. Exercise “TOE HOLD”, AAWEX/STRIKEX 1-61, a major Anti-Air Warfare/Strike exercise is scheduled by COMFIRSTFLT. Officer Conducting Exercise and Commander Task Force 16 was COMCARDIV ONE.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted a Weapons Training Exercise during the period 16 January through 25 January 1961. Included in the exercise were aircraft missile firing, Composite Training Unit/Anti-Air Warfare exercises, and simulated nuclear weapons drops on raked targets.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Exercise “TOE HOLD”, AAWEX/STRIKEX 1-61, a major Anti-Air Warfare/Strike exercise scheduled by COMFIRSTFLT from 25 to 31 January 1961. Officer Conducting Exercise and Commander Task Force 16 was COMCARDIV ONE. Midway was designated CTU 16.1.1 and participated as the Attack Carrier carrying out simulated nuclear strikes against pre-assigned domestic targets.
USS Midway (CVA-41) returned to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 2 February 1961, conducting operations in the Eastern Pacific from 23 January to 2 February 1961, that included Weapons Training Exercise during the period 16 January through 25 January 1961. Included in the exercise were aircraft missile firing, Composite Training Unit/Anti-Air Warfare exercises, and simulated nuclear weapons drops on raked targets. Midway conducted Exercise “TOE HOLD”, AAWEX/STRIKEX 1-61, a major Anti-Air Warfare/Strike exercise scheduled by COMFIRSTFLT from 25 to 31 January 1961. Officer Conducting Exercise and Commander Task Force 16 was COMCARDIV ONE. Midway was designated CTU 16.1.1 and participated as the Attack Carrier carrying out simulated nuclear strikes against pre-assigned domestic targets.
USS Midway (CVA-41) departed Naval Air Station, Alameda, California on 3 February 1961, for her 3rd Annual Dependents Day cruise, embarking 1,400 dependents and Air Group TWO personnel. Guests observed flight operations, a gunnery demonstration, a demonstration by the Marine detachment, and sampled "real Navy Chow."
USS Midway (CVA-41) remained at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California from 3 to 14 February 1961.
New Equipment:
1. Prior to deployment in February, an AN/SPS-T2A Radar Trainer installed during the last yard period was put into operation. The use of this trainer has been valuable in permitting CIC personnel to practice air intercept control and surface tracking drills without the costly use of actual aircraft and ships.
2. In February a AS 932/SPS-17A antenna was installed for use with the SPS-37A radar. The narrow beam width produced by this antenna provides the radar repeaters with narrow, clearly defined, target images that enhance accuracy in air intercept control work.
From October 1960 until departure for “WestPac” on 15 February 1961, most efforts were devoted to readying the USS Midway (CVA-41) and air group for deployment. At sea periods were spent conducting carrier qualifications for the air group” (Ref. AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV REPORT 5750-3 (1 October 1960 to 31 March 1961) of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1960 & 1961).
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 July to 30 September 1959) CHAPTER XVII Appendix I
UNIT: U.S.S.MIDWAY (CVA-41) REPORTING PERIOD: 1 JULY 1959 TO 30 SEPT. 1959
PART I – ALL UNITS
1. UNIT: U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) 2. COMMANDING OFFICER: JAMES H. MINI, CAPTAIN
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD
NAVAL OFFICER – AVIATORS: 33 AIR PILOTS -0- OTHER: 102 TOTAL 135 ENLISTED -0- -0- OTHER: 2532 2532
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 – CARDIV SEVEN ASSIGNED: 1 July 1959 – 30 Sept. 1959 b. OPERATIONAL – COMFAIRALAMEDA ASSIGNED: 1 JULY 1959 – 15 AUG 1959
CARDIV FIVE ASSIGNED; 15 AUG 1959 – 30 SEPT 1959
8. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL AND JOINT EXERCISES OR MANUEVERS PERIOD: 7/13 – 7/16 EXERCISE: WING OVER BRIEF SUMMARY: First Fleet Strikex. Company with HANCOCK, HELENA
9. PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL TESTS
a. TEST: Nuclear Operational Readiness Test PERIOD: 7/13 – 7/17 COMMAND AND AREA: COMNAVAIRPAC EASTPAC b. TEST: Missile Operational Readiness Test PERIOD: 7/20 – 7/24 COMMAND AND AREA: COMNAVAIRPAC EASTPAC c. TEST: Nuclear Operation Readiness Maneuver PERIOD: 9/3 – 9/4 COMMAND AND AREA: COMNAVAIRPAC HAWAII d. TEST: Operational Readiness Test PERIOD: 8/31 – 9/3 COMMAND AND AREA: COMNAVAIRPAC HAWAII
10. TRAINING:
During the period 1 July – 30 September, MIDWAY carried on pre-deployment training in EASTPAC, conducted her Operational Readiness Inspection and Nuclear Operational Readiness Maneuver in the Hawaiian area, and continued deployment training during her transit from Hawaii to WESTPAC. Competitive exercises were regularly scheduled to allow MIDWAY to complete her competitive year prior to her regular yard period in April 1960.
PART II – SHIPS
1. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
LOCATION PERIOD
NAS Alameda 7/3 – 7/13 --- 7/17 – 7/20 --- 7/24 – 7/27 --- 8/1 – 8/15 Hawaii 8/22 – 8/24 --- 8/26 – 8/31 --- 9/4 – 9/8 Guam 9/17 – 9/17 Subic Bay 9/22 – 9/26 ITE or Enroute for periods not covered.
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED - NA
3. MILES STEAMED: 18,512
4. FUEL CONSUMED – SHIPS FUEL: 6,655,467 gals. AVGAS: 119,150 gals. JP-5: 1,465,386 gals.
5. 6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
Carrier Landings: 79,648 Total: 1912 this period Catapult Launchings: 1652 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
JULY 30 142.7 AUGUST 29 261.9 SEPTEMBER 29 254.7
FLIGHTS: TRAINING SERVICE
JULY 119.4 23.3 AUGUST 216.9 45.0 SEPTEMBER 236.6 18.1
TOTAL HOURS FLOWN: 659.3 TOTAL TRAINING 572.9 TOTAL SERVICE 86.4
PART V – TRAINING UNITS - NA
PART VI – AIR STATIONS - NA
COMMAND AND ACTIVITIES ON BOARD - NA
SUPPORTED FACILITIES - NA
PART VII – SUPPLEMENT - NA
COMMANDING OFFICER: JAMES H. MINI, CAPTAIN
Third “WestPac” deployment (1959-60) Senior Command and Staff Appendix II
USS Midway (CVA 41) WestPac Cruise Book 1959-60
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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 1960). (1 January to 31 March 1960) CHAPTER XVII Appendix III
UNIT: USS MIDWAY CVA-41 REPORTING PERIOD: 1 JAN 60 TO 31 MAR 60
1. UNIT – USS MIDWAY CVA-41 2. COMMANDING OFFICER: JAMES H. MINI, CAPTAIN
3. PERSONNEL ON BOARD:
NAVAL OFFICER AVIATORS AIR PILOTS OTHER TOTAL 29 -0- 98 127 ENLISTED -0- -0- 2398 2398
4. MISSION OR FUNCTION:
To support and operate A/C to engage in attacks on targets afloat and ashore which threaten our control of the sea.
5. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NA
6. OFFICIAL OR OTHER RECOGNITION OF UNIT - NA
7. NEXT UPPER COMMAND ECHELON
a. ADMINISTRATIVE – COMCARDIV 7 - ASSIGNED 1 JAN 60 – 31 MAR 60 b. OPERATIONAL – COMCARDIV 5 - ASSIGNED 1 JAN 60 – 25 MAR 60
8. PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL AND JOINT EXERCISES OR MANEUVERS
Period – 2/15/60 Exercise – BLUE SKY Brief Summary – Air defense exercise with the Chinese Nationals.
Period – 2/28/60 Exercise – Brief Summary – Carrier strike exercise against Okinawa conducted in coordination with ADCC Okinawa. Pages 283 to 286 9. PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL TESTS: NA
10. TRAINING:
During the third quarter of FY 1960, training consisted of on-ship and off-ship periods. Facilities at Fleet Training Group West Pac were again utilized heavily. All the FY 1960 competitive exercises were completed on 14 March. Various fleet air defense exercises were conducted with units of the 7th Fleet during this third quarter period.
PART II – SHIPS 1. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
LOCATION PERIOD
Yokosuka Jan 2-13 1960 Buckner Bay Jan 23-28 Sasebo Feb 2-6 Hong Kong Feb 19-26 Yokosuka Mar 5-10 Pearl Mar 17-19 ITE or en route for periods not covered.
2. AIR UNITS ON BOARD OR TENDED:
CVG-2 1 JAN 60 TO 25 MAR 60
3. MILES STEAMED: 19,867
4. FUEL CONSUMED – SHIPS FUEL – 6,142,559 gals. AVIATION FUEL – JP-5 – 2,420,500 gals. AVGAS – 111,957 gals.
5. 6. CARRIER LANDINGS AND CATAPULT LAUNCHINGS:
Carrier Landings: 85,152 Total: 2768 This period Catapult Launchings: 2297
PART III – AIR WINGS AND GROUPS - NA
PART IV – SQUADRONS
1. TYPE A/C ASSIGNED NUMBER ON HAND DATE REC. TF-1 1 11/29/59
2. OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
MONTH: PILOTS ON BOARD HOURS FLOWN
JAN 28 305.5 FEB 28 255.2 MAR 28 224.6
MONTH: TRAINING SERVICE
JAN 246.9 58.6 FEB 255.2 131.5 MAR 168.1 56.5
TOTAL TRAINING: 546.5 TOTAL SERVICE: 238.8 TOTAL HOURS FLOWN: 785.3
PART V – TRAINING UNITS - NA
PART VI – AIR STATIONS - NA
COMMAND AND ACTIVITIES ON BOARD - NA
SUPPORTED FACILITIES - NA
PART VII – SUPPLEMENT - NA
COMMANDING OFFICER: L. W. JENKINS, Acting CDR DATE FORWARDED: 15 APR 60
USS Midway (CVA-41) AVIATION HISTORICAL SUMMARY OPNAV REPORT 5750-3 of USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1960). (1 April to 30 September 1960) CHAPTER XVII Appendix IV
Unit: U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41) Reporting Period: 1 Apr 60 to 30 Sep 60
Part I – All Units
1. Unit: U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41)
2. Commanding Officer: Ralph W. Cousins, Capt. Relieved: James H. Mini on 15 Jun 1960
Personnel on Board: Naval – Officer Aviators: 29 Air Pilots -- Other: 98 Total: 127 Enlisted --- 0 2428 2428
4. Mission or Function: No change
5. Geographic Location: -- See Part II – Ships
6. Official or other Recognition of Unit: None.
7. Next Upper Command Echelon:
a. Administrative – COMCARDIV SEVEN Assigned – no change b. Operational – COMCARDIV FIVE Assigned: 8/15/59 – 3/25/60 COMNAVAIRPAC 3/25/60 – 9/23/60 COMFLTRAGRU SDIEGO 9/23/60 – 9/30/60
8. Participation in Special and Joint Exercises or Maneuvers:
Period: 9/9/60 Exercise: First Fleet Review Brief Summary: U.S.S. MIDWAY sortied with the First Fleet, entered San Francisco Bay and passed in review of COMFIRSTFLT. The Review was staged as a part of the Pacific Festival that commenced 9 September 1960.
9. Participation in Operational Tests:
Test: Shock Test Period: 4/26/60 – 4/29/60 Command and Area: COMNAVAIRPAC EASTPAC Report and Orders – See Descriptions Below
Descriptions:
The U.S.S. MIDWAY was the first U. S. Aircraft Carrier to be shock tested. The purpose of the test was to reveal outstanding inadequacies in shock resistance of equipments, components, systems and their mountings and fastenings not falling within the purview of standard shock testing programs.
OPNAV INST 09111.1A dated 23 July 1958 set forth the requirements for conducting shock resistance tests of ships by depth charges and assigned Chief, Bureau of Ships responsibility of prescribing such tests on certain ships. Chief, Bureau of Ships Speedletter S76(423), Serial 423 – 283 of 15 October 1959 advised of plans for implementing OPNAV INST 09111.1A. Commander Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet, Speedletter, Serial 32/11772 of 29 October 1959, cited the availability of U.S.S. MIDWAY for Shock Test. Chief, Bureau of Ships delegated the responsibility for technical direction and implementation of these tests, in the areas of measurement, recording, documentation, and reporting of target responses and damage to the David Taylor Model Basin.
Results of this test were forwarded to Chief, Bureau of Ships (335) by Commanding Officer and Director, David Taylor Model Basin letter, serial 0526 of 1 June 1960.
10. Training:
During the period of this report the facilities of Fleet schools in the San Francisco and San Diego areas were utilized heavily for training men in various functional specialties. On board training emphasized leadership and routine divisional on-the-job training. Individual ship exercises were conducted during the weeks of 12 and 19 September 1960 in preparation for Underway Refresher Training. The inport phase of Underway Refresher Training was commenced 26 September 1960 at Long Beach Naval Station under the operational control of Commander Fleet Training Group, San Diego.
PART II – SHIPS
1. Geographic Location
Location Period
NAS Alameda, California 3/25/60 – 4/26/60 EASTPAC (Shock Test) 4/26/60 – 4/29/60 San Francisco Naval Shipyard 4/29/60 – 9/6/60 Explosive Anchorage 14, San Francisco Bay 9/6/60 – 9/7/60 NAS Alameda, California 9/7/60 – 9/12/60 EASTPAC ( ISE) 9/12/60 – 9/16/60 NAS Alameda, California 9/16/60 – 9/19/60 EASTPAC (ISE & ENR LBEACH) 9/19/60 – 9/23/60 Long Beach Naval Station 9/23/60 – 9/30/60
2. Air Units on Board or Tended:
Unit Period
Helicopter Utility Squadron ONE, Unit 53 4/23/60 – 4/29/60 Helicopter Utility Squadron ONE, Unit 54 9/17/60 – 9/23/60 Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY TWO 9/21/60 – 9/22/60 Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY THREE 9/21/60 Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE 9/21/60 – 9/22/60 3. Miles Steamed: 51,850
4. Fuel Consumed: Ships Fuel: 2,294,686 gals. Aviation Fuel: 1,574 gals. AvGas - JP-5 - 9,802 gals.
5.6. Carrier Landings and Catapult Launchings:
Carrier Landings: 85,000 Total, made 2 March 1960 (Total from original commissioning)
Catapult Launchings: 16,000 Total, made August 1960 (Total from recommissioning 30 September 1957. No record of total from original commissioning).
PART VII – SUPPLEMENT
Other Significant Events:
During the period 2 May 1960 to 2 September 1960, U.S.S. MIDWAY underwent overhaul at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard. The following breakdown by department lists the major repairs, modifications, and installations effected:
OPERATIONS;
SMQ-1A Radiosonde receiver installed in place of FMQ-2A receiver. Complete re-arrangement of antennas Re-arrangement of teletype room and improvement of crypto facilities AN/URN-3 TACAN replaced with AN/SRN-6 TACAN VK-5 repeaters replaced with AN/SPA-8A repeaters. AN/URC 32 transmitter installed. AN/SRA-17 antenna group installed. AN/SPS-T2A trainer installed. AN/SPS-10C radar installed in place of SG-6 radar. VF repeater removed and replaced with AN/SPA-4B repeater in Secondary Conn. SRB radar replaced with AN/SPS-37 radar. Teletype landline installed from teletype room to the Quarterdeck.
MEDICAL:
Installed new 100 amp. X-ray machine.
SUPPLY:
Overhauled dishwashers, laundry facilities, and steam coppers.
AIR:
Catapults and arresting gear received major overhaul. JP-5 Trickle Filter system installed. Landing mirror overhauled.
ENGINEERING:
Installed new 12 gallon per hour O2N2 plant. General overhaul and test of air conditioning systems, elevators, lathes and milling machines. Major overhaul of 12 boilers with replacement of all brick work and conversion to a three (3) burner front. Overhauled all gyros. Installed new wind indicating system. Lifted 2HP turbine casing and 1LP casing. One stage to 3HP turbine spool replaced. Shaft driver lube oil pumps installed. Ship drydocked and hull sand blasted and painted. Rudders repaired and resurfaced. All zincs replaced. All winches repaired and tested. All freshwater, fuel oil, aviation fuel, and damage control voids cleaned and resurfaced. Firemain tested and repaired.
GUNNERY:
All 3”/50 anti-aircraft guns removed. All 5”/54 dual purpose guns overhauled. Overhauled and tested all life jackets, life rafts, ground tackle, and padeyes. Installed facilities to provide Sparrow and Bull Pup liquid motor capability. Installed DSM-32 SPW III test sets.
Commanding Officer R. W. Cousins, Capt. Date forwarded: 4 NOV 1960
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