A book with the comprehensive history of the cvl 22 and her squadrons is now available. It was printed and received on time for the cvl22 reunion. Independence was decommissioned in 1998 after 39 years of active. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by japanese planes, having to be. There are no reunions scheduled for the shipmates of the uss independence cvl22. A book with the comprehensive history of the cvl22 and her squadrons is now available.
The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. View of the ships port quarter, showing severe blast damage caused by the able day atomic bomb air burst at. Thank you for this wonderful, scientific, detailed report, as well as for your book uss independence cvl22 which allows one to revert to many years past and unforgettable experiences. Denver cl58 torpedo damage treasury islands november, 1943 the commanderinchief, united states fleet and chief of naval operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the report would be of value in the performance of their duties. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl22 would. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The fourth independence cv22, begun as amsterdam, cl59, was launched as cv22 on 22 august 1942 by new york shipbuilding corp. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers. Classic warships gives us the uss independence cvl22, this time steve wiper introduces us to a new format with his books and just like the new p40 warhawk book, he gives us colorized pictures and ship profiles on the inside of both covers, front and back.
Stretching 1,070 feet bowtostern, the uss independence carried a complement of over 5,000 men aboard, and held between 70 and 90 aircraft. Uss independence cvl22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier enhanced edition ii this is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. Independence cvl22 torpedo damage tarawa 20 november, 1943 u. Uss independence cvl22 project gutenberg selfpublishing. Aerial view of uss independence cvl 22 underway july 15, 1943 in san francisco bay, california.
She participated in attacks on rabaul, tarawa, luzon, and okinawa. Uss independence was last homeported in yokosuka, japan, and is. The fourth uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her independenceclass aircraft carrier and served during the second world war. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl22 would earn eight battle stars. July, 1943 uss independence cv22 off the mare island naval shipyard. Uss independence cvl 22 of the us navy american light. Uss independence was the first of a new class of such converted carriers, and its first combat operations in wwii took place in a raid against marcus and wake islands. The uss independence cvl22 world war ii in honor of all those who served on the ship. Commissioned on january 14 1943, the uss independence cvl 22 actually began life as a light cruiser before being converted into a light aircraft carrier during its construction. Independence sailed from pearl harbor for espiritu santo 21 october.
Vf6, vf21, vt21, vc 22, vf 22, vt 22, vf27, vt27, vfn41, vtn41, vf46, vt46 and vf33 for one day at rabaul. Uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during world war ii converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before being torpedoed by japanese aircraft, necessitating repairs in san. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Dragon 50 scale uss independence cvl 22 with small parts and lots of photoetched metal, the fine detail in this model kit is obvious, especially in the radar dishes, antiaircraft guns, and the avengers, hellcats, and dauntlesses on the deck. The coda octopus echoscope 3d sonar, integrated on the boeing autonomous underwater vehicle auv echo ranger, imaged the shipwreck during the first maritime archaeological survey. After a shakedown cruise in the caribbean, the independence sailed west, first to san diego and then to pearl harbor. She took part in the attacks on rabaul and tarawa before. She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the mediterranean fleet. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475. In 1980, the ship was waiting when the american hostages were freed from iran. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log 197475 navy.
After healing from extensive torpedo damage off tarawa, uss independence remerged as our nations first dedicated night carrier. One of the latest additions to dragon models 1700 scale modern sea power series, the uss independence, cvl22, 1943, looks to be one of the best versions available of this subject, with added features, improved accuracy, and greater detail, overall, brought to the modeler in a premium edition. Uss independence remerged as our nations first dedicated night carrier. Squadrons that flew off the uss independence included. Uss independence cvl22 reunion group uss independence lcs2 under construction cvs32 cv32.
Uss independence for sale shop military collectibles. Uss independence cvl22 conventionallypowered light. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. She saw her keel laid down on may 1st, 1941 by new york shipbuilding corporation and was subsequently launched on. First released at the ships reunion in september 2011 the book has been extremely well received by the crewmembers and their families. Uss independence cvl22 by john g lambert, 9780983886914, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Contents for uss independence cvl22, dragon 7054 2006. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier. Features on an historic photo of uss independence cvl 22 are captured in a threedimensional 3d lowresolution sonar image of the shipwreck in monterey bay national marine sanctuary. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 197475 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. Released at the nashville reunion, it has been very well received by the shipmates and their families. The home site of the uss independence cvl 22, ww ii aircraft carrier, official site.
First launched as cv22, uss independence, was later. Laid down may 1, 1941 as a light cruiser uss amsterdam cl59. Independence represented the first of a new class of carriers built on converted cruiser hulls. Hoisting of colors, uss independence cvl22, 4221943. Reclassified as a small aircraft carrier and redesignated cvl22, 15 july. Uss independence cvl22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during world war ii. Built on the hull of the cleveland class cruisers, the independence was the class leader of the us navys new type of light fleet carrier. Uss independence cvl22 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Dragon 50 uss independence cvl 22 build video 4 duration. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl22 would earn. The uss independence cvl22 a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier is johns first book. We would like to know what you think about our web site.
This is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. Uss independence cv22 seen in 1943 after completion. Uss independence cvl 22 by john g lambert, 9780983886914, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Independence cvl 22 was the lead ship of its class of light aircraft carriers that were critical during the american naval offensive in the pacific, and later was one. Uss independence cvl 22 reunion group uss independence lcs2 under construction. Dragon 50 scale uss independence cvl22 with small parts and lots of photoetched metal, the fine detail in this model kit is obvious, especially in the radar dishes, antiaircraft guns, and the avengers, hellcats, and dauntlesses on the deck. She saw her keel laid down on may 1st, 1941 by new york shipbuilding corporation and was subsequently launched on august 22nd, 1942. The book details the ship from concept through construction, launching, outfitting, shakedown and entry into the great pacific war, where the cvl 22 would. Aug 16, 2016 thank you for this wonderful, scientific, detailed report, as well as for your book uss independence cvl22 which allows one to revert to many years past and unforgettable experiences. Vf6, vf21, vt21, vc22, vf22, vt22, vf27, vt27, vfn41, vtn41, vf46, vt46 and vf33 for one day at rabaul. The fourth independence cvl 22, which began as the light cruiser uss amsterdam cl 59 was launched in august 1942 and commissioned in january 1943. The essex class carrier cva31 that john was on actually served with the cvl22 during wwii in 1945, the last year of the war. There are no reunions scheduled for the shipmates of the uss independence cvl 22. Thank you for this wonderful, scientific, detailed report, as well as for your book uss independence cvl22 which allows one to revert to.
The carrier began her next operation, a similar strike against wake island 5 to 6 october, as cvl 22, redesignated 15 july 1943. The fourth uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during the second world war converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. The home site of the uss independence cvl22, ww ii aircraft carrier, official site. Planes from independence and other ships sank giant battleship musashi and disabled a cruiser.
Follow the story of the ship and her aviators in action against the japanese empire in the philippines, okinawa, indochina, and onward to the waters off japan. Victims of asbestos who served aboard the uss independence cvl22 and other ships from this era have a right to seek compensation. Uss independence cvl 22 was a conventionallypowered aircraft carrier ordered in the build up to world war 2 19391945 and delivered during the conflict itself. Please leave your comments in this public guest book so we can share your thoughts with other visitors. Sep 16, 2011 uss independence cvl 22, a war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier enhanced edition ii this is a comprehensive history of a fast wwii aircraft carrier, and her air groups. Cvl22 participated in strikes against japanese held marcus and wake islands, then rabaul on its way to the gilberts.
Uss independence cvl 22 reunion group uss independence lcs2 under construction cvs32 cv32. The independence was converted from the uss amsterdam, cl59, and was launched on august 22, 1942. The enhanced edition released on time for the navy 2012 tailhook convention added 50 pages and many more photos. The fifth uss independence cv cva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy.
Warship pictorial books by classic warships publishing. Classic warships gives us the uss independence cvl 22, this time steve wiper introduces us to a new format with his books and just like the new p40 warhawk book, he gives us colorized pictures and ship profiles on the inside of both covers, front and back. The 1970s saw uss independence carrying out more operations in the mediterranean. Denver cl58 torpedo damage treasury islands november, 1943 the commanderinchief, united states fleet and chief of naval operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the report would be of value in the performance of their. The hellcats of vf6 have nothing to do against japanese aircraft, however, as the islands betty bombers are destroyed on the ground and a flight of zeros launched later later, the hellcats and avengers were launched and headed. Uss independence was the fourth and last ship in the forrestal class of aircraft carriers. Christening of the future uss independence cv22 by mrs. A war diary of the nations first dedicated night carrier click here for more information on where to buy the book. I treasure your signature in my copy of your book and all of your efforts to preserve the memory of the mighty i. The fourth uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her independenceclass aircraft carrier and served during the second world war converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. Drawing on the war diary and deck logs of the uss independence, and on recollections of those who served in her, the book covers the entire career of the ship from her commissioning to her sinking in postwar nuclear bomb tests at eniwetok atoll.
She was the site of the first female us pilot to gain carrier qualification in 1979. Maritimequest uss independence cv22cvl22cva22 page 1. Welcome aboard the uss independence cvl22 official site. The fifth us navy ship to bear the name, the independence was commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 62 and redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 62 on february 28, 1973. Beginning operations in late 1943 against imperial japan in the pacific war, she. Before departing san francisco, uss independences hull classification changed from cv 22 aircraft carrier to cvl 22, light aircraft carrier. Cvl 22 participated in strikes against japanese held marcus and wake islands, then rabaul on its way to the gilberts. Converted from the hull of a cruiser, she was built by the new york shipbuilding corporation and commissioned in january 1943. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. The book was first released with 784 pages, as shown above. Once in the pacific, the independence took part in many battles and managed to survive the war.