BuNo 133242 is owed by the Collings Foundation and currently housed in Houston. Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 7 "Big Dippers.". USS Randolph (CV-15) underway, probably in early 1945. Needless to say, Sherman's orders was countermanded. Randolph, joined by other elements of the Sixth Fleet, stood ready. [] He had hand inscribed the attack date and ship name on one side USS Jason (ARH-1) at Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands, 13 March 1945 with USS Randolph alongside. The fleet off Okinawa just finished dodging a Kamikaze raid as the cruiser USS Astoria received the most unlikeliest of orders; launch two Kingfisher seaplanes deep into Japanese territory for a rescue mission. USS Randolph (CV-15) Randolph was commissioned in October of 1944 and was built at Newport News, Virginia. Michael's father-in-law, Elmer Menke, was one of the soldiers who came home from World War II aboard machinery at Naval Shipyard Portsmouth Virginia", A rubber stamp reads: "New York N.Y., U.S.S. The Navy was accruing more battle deaths at sea than the Marines and Army ashore. In contrast to the 16 bombers launched by Doolittle in 1942, Task Force 58 sent 1,100 aircraft over Tokyo. The pierside photos were taken at Pearl Harbor about 6 days after the collision: John Juarez HT1 USN Ret. Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter parked on the port catapult, March 1945. USE AS ABOVE INDICATED STATION JUM REPEAT JUM FREQ 13705 KILOCYCLES WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE -- 1964 issue, p.21.). There were no serious injuries on the carrier. Official U.S. Navy photograph, The attached video shows all the pomp and pageantry of the ceremony. Randolph's last log book entry. Elevators raise and lower aircraft between the flight deck and hangar deck. The submariners wondered which carrier doggedly pursued them. over USS Randolph (CVA-15) in the Mediterranean Sea in October 1956, during the Suez Stricken for disposal 1 June 1973. To further complicate global dynamics, four Soviet submarines were traversing into the Caribbean as a prelude to a larger Russian naval presence. LT John A. Randolph did what she always did; brought the crew back home. Topside, catwalks, antennas, guns, and lights were ripped off. She exited the hurricane heavily damaged. She is replenishing from USS Marias Randolph (CV-15) The RANDOLPH was subsequently scrapped. David Buell: NS0215ae: 309k: USS Randolph (CVS-15) men, en route to New York, spell out a greeting to the sailing ships participating in the first Operation Sail, July 1964. TOKYO WITHIN TEN DAYS PARA IN MESSAGE TO TOKYO MCARTHUR SAID,"I SHALL The Italians were homeless, starving, and dispirited. Lower left: A battle damaged TBM Avenger ditches alongside Randolph. FRAM II life extension 1960-1961. Ens John Morris piloted the burning bomber to a water landing on the Inland Sea within sight of land. Their worries proved for naught. 36 (with three missiles) then deployed Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-6355). This photo is stamped on the back: "USS Randolph and overhauling The elevator broke off dropping into the sea taking with it five sailors, a Grumman Tracker, and a vehicle. Captain, U.S. Navy USS Franklin Roosevelt and USS Forrestal reinforced the 6th Fleet. Photographed by J.C. Ricks. Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsairs of CVG-82 ready for launch from USS Randolph Aerial view of USS Randolph (CVA-15) underway . OCCUPATION OF JAPAN WITHOUT INCIDENT STOP END ITEM. dated 25 July 1963. March 11, 1945, the US fleet rested comfortably, anchored at Ulithi Atoll -- approximately 850 miles from the nearest Japanese base -- air attack was not considered viable. US Navy photo now in the collections of the National Archives and capsule were actually recovered by USS Noa The prototype flew for the first time on 4 December 1952 and more than 1,000 S-2s were delivered by Grumman. Randolph was lifeless for the first time since 1944. ", (More information about CDR Embree available here.). National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Attacking Japan in June. deck. capsule sank soon after splashdown and was not recovered until nearly forty years later. USS Essex was the first and namesake a class of 24 aircraft carriers which formed the nucleus of the fast carrier task groups which were very important to the defeat of Japan in the Pacific in WWII. Captain Harry Cook reverses the carrier; "all engines back full." Aircraft carriers are given the designation of "CV" by the US Navy. Log entries are usually mundane but the accounts of the Oct 16, 1961 collision are quite dramatic, Video taken of the collision damage by Randolph sailor Rudi Markl. After the conflagration of World War II, the fleet returned to its diplomatic mission. (AKA-57) and an Iowa-class battleship. USS Randolph (CVA-15) anchored off Barcelona, Spain, possibly The bombing of the USS Randolph was a nuclear attack by the Soviet submarine B-59 against the American aircraft carrier Randolph in the afternoon of October 27, 1962 in response to being targeted by American depth charges. Randolph directed the destroyer Stormes to execute an "emergency breakaway." USS Randolph (CVS-15) men, en route to New York, spell out a Randolph returned to Norfolk for repairs. of the piece. Randolph's aircraft raided airfields, and naval bases. 15 "Rawhides" (left); S-2D Tracker, In an unprecedented move to elaborate policy, the US embassy claimed "there were no weapons aboard Randolph which would violate well-known Danish policy concerning stationing of nuclear weapons." Randolph's radar detected a ship approaching fast on a collision course. later appointed Admiral effective that date. . The Soviet Union threatened to intervene in Egypt and attack London and Paris with atomic bombs. The Soviet Union placed ballistic missiles in Cuba which could strike New York and Washington, DC. board" hangar and flight deck planning boards, in response to the telephoned orders of air officers. II, July 1945. The original eight Hellcats were joined by four of their squadron mates which diverted from a photo reconnaissance sortie. E-1B Tracer, BuNo 148139, modex AW725, VAW-12 "Bats" Det. "USS Randolph (CVA-15) island. I enjoyed my time on the Randolph. National Archives and Records Administration photo, # 80-G-466983. The crew is gone, electricity powered down, combustible fluids drained, weapons and essential equipment removed, while the ship is sealed for humidity control. By David W. Joy December 2005 Naval History Magazine Volume 19, Number 6 Article View Issue Comments USS Jason: 80k: 79k . This, forever, made him a "plank-owner" of the ship. GIVE X PROPER CALL SIGNS X FREQUENCIES AND DATA --- IT IS DESIRED AS THE RADIO COMMUNICTES WITH MY HEADQUARTERS The destroyer that the Randolph was refueling on October 16, 1961, at the time of the collision with the Atlantic Viscountess was the U.S.S. 17 February 1945. 58K views 11 years ago The 1954 Mediterranean cruise of the aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CV-15) with the Sixth Fleet is the subject of this Navy documentary. flight. Barcelona, Spain, in late December 1958early January 1959. Photographed by Lieutenant Barrett Gallagher. Squadron (VB) 12 crashed while trying to recover on the flight deck of USS Randolph (CV-15), On 20 February 1962 Lt Col John H. Glenn, Jr., USMC, became the first American "Willie Fudd" (Grumman E-1B Tracer, VAW-12 "Bats" squadron) launch from Moments later, one of the P-38 loses control and slams into Randolph's forward deck, killing thirteen sailors and destroying ten of Randolph's aircraft. On October 16, 1961, USS Randolph was conducting sonar sweeps off the coast of Charleston, SC. Collision at Sea A Cold War exercise turned tragic after poor signaling led two U.S. Navy warships to collide in the South China Sea, slicing off the bow of the destroyer USS Floyd B. Photographed by PH2 Hughes. On August 30, 2017, the city of Toms River installed a memorial paver, with dad's name, steps away from the Randolph's anchor. Media in category "USS Randolph (CV-15)" The following 51 files are in this category, out of 51 total. Banshees of VF-102 over Randolph during the Suez Crisis. There was a genuine concern of Communism spreading from Eastern Europe to the rim of the Mediterranean. Even the Randolph's namesake lies in virtual obscurity. The Pacific war was now being prosecuted from the Randolph's bridge. 25, 1959: "USS Randolph, CVS-15, making high speed turn." F2H-4 Banshee of Fighter Squadron (VF) 102 "Diamondbacks" in flight Instead of removing the flight deck, the dock workers improvised and jacked the flight deck to access and replace structural supports. From the carnage of Pearl Harbor aircraft carriers rose to rule the sea. ships, including sister-ship Wasp. He and his gunner Cletis Phegley scurried onto the survival raft. Photographed from USS Charger The players are Musician 3rd Class Joseph Calicari (Violin), Musician 2nd Class Wilfred Batchelder On 12 March 1954, two USN AD-4 Skyraiders of VA-145 and VC-35 Det F flying from the carrier USS Randolph (CVA-15) were conducting a simulated attack on a West German airfield when they were. Three of the four founders are titular figures in American history, while Peyton Randolph has faded from the national consciousnesses -- much like the ship that bears his name. In 1963, Grumman Aircraft produced its own anti-submarine film. This storm damaged other capital. Denmark was a strict non-nuclear nation, but the government quietly allowed her American allies visitation rights knowing these vessels were nuclear capable. The pilot had to release the capsule to the murky depths of the Caribbean. Deployments like these by Randolph and other capital ships reaffirmed America's leadership in global dynamics, and peacefully prevented a Communist takeover of the Mediterranean. The recovery ship, USS Randolph A U.S. Navy Vought F4U-4 Corsair of Bombing Fighter Squadron (VBF) Partly visible in the background are: the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra As the formation exited through the Bunga Strait, they flew through withering anti aircraft fire, fortunately, both Kingfishers and all Hellcats made it back to the fleet. Randolph's final tally included: 143 Japanese airplanes destroyed in dogfights, shipborne gunners shotdown an additional 4, another 71 on the ground during air strikes, and 87,000 tons of shipping sunk. This one? One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. The State Department readied another statement but was no longer required since Randolph's planned visit had ended and the ship sailed on. A Task Group ALFA plaque.". Original . THE JAPANESE AUTHORITIES FOR THE In an unprecedented move to elaborate policy, the US embassy claimed "there were no weapons aboard Randolph which would violate well-known Danish policy concerning stationing of nuclear weapons." Aircraft on deck are S-2D Trackers of VS-26 "Lucky Tigers" and Photographed from a . Quarters for Inspection, Presentation of Awards and Commendations, 9 September 82 "Checkmates," piloted by Bud Geer, is preparing to take off from the deck of the aircraft carrier S-2D Tracker, BuNo 148742, modex AW32, VS-34 "Proud Tigers", Antisubmarine sometime in 1963. 56 (tail code "AU") aboard Randolph. San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands. back to top go to the end of the page back to top go to the end of the page Crew List: The other banner displayed: "USS Forrestal Welcome Home." Instead, she ordered the approaching vessel to alter coarse on the radio. TO THE END THAT NOTHING SHALL MAR THE RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND GLORY THAT NOW BELONGS TO THE NAVY commissioned October 9, 1944 / to plankowner / Jack D. Kerr, Lt.j.g., U.S.N.R.". Ports visited were: Belfast, Ireland (August 1966); Edinburgh, Scotland; Iowa, PacificBattleshipCenter, National Archives and Records Administration, National 'Randolph' was an old family name and one of the reasons precipitating the visit, Sir Winston explained to Randolph's Captain Strean. The MA-6 mission flight lasted A special guest at the recommissioning was Edward Fairfax Randolph, descendant of the ship's namesake Peyton Randolph. After 19 days Randolph was ready to land airplanes. In a scene out of a Hollywood action movie, the Kingfisher piloted by Comb, picked up Phegley, just as his engine sputtered to a stop. (Naval History and Heritage Command photo, # NH 67959). 2 December 1944. Work began in November 1952 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Shangri-La recommissioned in January 1955, with angled flight deck, enclosed bow, new island, steam catapults and many other improvements. Center: Johnson Space Center (JSC) The 27,000-ton ship shook violently. Problems and site related matters, E-mail Webmaster, This page was created by Paul Yarnall and is maintained by Fabio Pea, National Archives Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-287672). She was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Virginia, and commissioned on October 9, 1944. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (photo # NH 97491). The crew scurries out of the sinking bomber. Robert Franklin Climes served aboard USS Randolph Comb used all three of his cartridge starters one by one before the final starter fired up the engine. This added an angled flight deck and an enclosed hurricane bow. USS Hancock spotted the "bogies" on radar 68 miles out and vectored night fighters toward them. Note the plane's tail markings, unique to this ship. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Museum/Naval Aviation Museum, Photo No. (DD-841) and later transferred to the Primary Recovery Ship (PRS), USS Randolph (CVS-15). VA-72 was redesignated from Fighter Squadron (VF) 72 on 3 January 1956, when it transitioned The ship is mothballed and moved out of drydock at Boston. The USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan on June 17, 2017. 21 March 1954 Two US Navy AD-4 Skyraiders, from VA-145 and VC-35 Det F, lauched from the USS Randolph (CVA 15) launched on a simulated strike mission against a West German airfield. (Thanks to Robert M. Cieri). Tests completed, she rejoined the fleet at Okinawa. of the frigate in mid-October. USS Randolph 4,181 views Feb 9, 2016 50 Dislike Share Save Rudi Markl 38 subscribers Silent 8-mm movies made while serving on the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Randolph in 1961-62. The following day cooler heads prevailed, as Khrushchev and Kennedy came to an agreement to resolve the crisis. Pensacola, Fla., in July 1831. 1 September 1945. This Randolph was unrecognizable from her World War II angular appearance. Randolph's final tally included: 143 Japanese airplanes destroyed in dogfights, shipborne gunners shotdown an additional 4, another 71 on the ground during air strikes, and 87,000 tons of shipping sunk. At the press conference, after docking, Task Group R/Admiral Paul Hartman was asked if Randolph had nuclear weapons. Yet, Randolph's port calls in Europe of that year was record breaking. 1996.253.7245.029. However, in the post-war era a 6,700-ship navy is unaffordable. being hit by two kamikazes, 11 May 1945, as seen from USS Randolph (CV-15). He was a simple man. (BB-55), and USS Randolph (CV-15) at left. Since the age of wooden vessels, the US Navy served as a quasi-diplomat, bringing American values and aid to distant shores. Randolph sounded fire quarters and man overboard alarms -- then came to a stop and turned on the man overboard lights. Bunker A musical trio plays for crewmen in the carrier's sickbay, 11 August 1945. photo above. Ens John Morris piloted the burning bomber to a water landing on the Inland Sea within sight of land. Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth. "USS Randolph CV-15, 19441969, Gone but Not Forgotten", (A "Centurion" is an aviator who has made 100 landings on one carrier. X GOOD BYE, GOOD LUCK, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU X XXXXXXX MCCAIN X, [Vice Admiral McCain died 6 September 1945, just after arriving back in the United States, and was October 27th is referred to as 'Black Saturday'. Ens John Morris piloted the burning bomber to a water landing on the Inland Sea within sight of land. Schooner USS Sylphprobably sank in a storm in August 1831. . The carriers Randolph and Coral Sea were participating in amphibious exercises in nearby Crete and were ideally suited for evacuating Americans from the war zone. and Records Administration (NARA), College Park, # 80-G-474213. The following day cooler heads prevailed, as Khrushchev and Kennedy came to an agreement to resolve the crisis. Early work on Randolph (CV-15) in May 1943. Efficiency Award presented to the Engineering Dept. 147537, 147872, 148749, 147881, and 147882. A U.S. Marine helicopter attempts to retrieve the sinking Looking forward, from the island. after her SCB-27A modernization, with an interesting mix of F9F Cougars, AD Skyraiders Yet, there were no serious injuries or fatalities. IN MANILA --- IN ENGLISH capsule sank. An Atlas launch vehicle propelled a Mercury spacecraft (Friendship 4 (MR-4) mission. These photos were probably taken during her post-modernization shakedown (# NH 54911). At the press conference, after docking, Task Group R/Admiral Paul Hartman was asked if Randolph had nuclear weapons. Redesignated as an ASW carrier (CVS-15) 31 Mar 1959. USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway in February 1965, is steaming astern, waiting her turn for a "drink". during operations off Okinawa in June 1945. However, the State Department had a dilemma on future port calls at Denmark. "Flying Tigers;" HSS-1N Seabat BuNo 147991 (AV52), Helicopter The Navy successfully evacuated 3,000 Americans without injuries. UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS X AND EMPOWERED TO ARRANGE DIRECTLY WITH The MR-4 mission, manned by astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, was the second manned suborbital These great warships stand ready to assert American might in times of war, peace, and humanitarian relief. While navigating crisis after crisis, she maintained the fragile peace without firing a shot in anger. In the Chesapeake Bay area during her shakedown period, 12 November 1944. Four Scots visited involuntarily after their sailboat capsized within sight of the Randolph. Note the SPS-8 air search radar As seen from USS Essex (CV-9), USS Astoria Consequently her hull number was CV-15. Typically a "Centurion" F. M. Larson. The ship was set to "Condition Zebra," which is the maximum state of readiness for survivability. Decommissioned to reserve 13 Feb 1969. Group (CVSG) 60, aboard USS Randolph (CVS-15), HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. He would have been consumed with emotion. PENDING DESIGNATION BY YOU OR A STATION IN THE TOKYO AREA FOR Rando was also able to retrieve the capsized sailboat. In Copenhagen, Randolph found herself in a diplomatic scuffle. August 15, 1945, Captain Jackson Tate, who replaced Felix Baker as Randolph's commander weeks earlier, reads the announcement of the Japanese surrender. Sep 15, 1966 - Feb 12, 1969. USS Randolph (CVS-15), New York City, August 1960. USS Franklin Roosevelt and USS Forrestal reinforced the 6th Fleet. That month, Israel, Britain, and France invaded the United Arab Republic, precipitating the Suez 15, Antisubmarine Air Group (CVSG) 60, aboard USS Randolph (CVS-15), Her Majesty's Naval Upon splashdown, the spacecraft's hatch prematurely blew off. Liberty Bell 7 was discovered and raised from the sea floor 38 years later in 1999. . The Smithsonian Channel's submarine docu-drama 'Hell Below' on August 5, 2018 recounted the apocalyptic cat and mouse game between B-59 and the Randolph group in an episode titled 'Cuban Crisis'. USS Randolph (CVA-15) anchored off Naples, Italy, A4D-2 Skyhawk aircraft of VA-86 "Sidewinders" conducting in-flight greeting to the sailing ships participating in the first Operation Sail, July 1964. The tanker's prow buried into the carrier. 32-gun frigate whose construction was authorized by the Continental Congress on December 13, 1775. The Russian crew believed they were under attack. President John F Kennedy was given three military options; (1) invade Cuba, (2) bomb the missile sites, or (3) a naval blockade of Cuba. Note the unusual (Still from a video.). OPERATIONAL PRIORITY X I HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS THE SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS THE UNITED Some of the "I" beams were procured from a Japanese sugar mill in recently captured Saipan. Attack Carrier Air Wing (CVAG) 17, 15 November 1946. starboard), an HUP-2 Retriever of HU-2 Det. Randolph did send a medical team to Atlantic Viscountess to render aid for an injured man, who was later bought on the carrier for treatment. February 9, 2001: The USS Greeneville (SSN 772) rams the Ehime Maru The Improved Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine USS Greeneville collided with the Ehime Maru, a fishery training ship. As the sun set, the destroyer USS Stormes (DD-780) came alongside for fuel. However, USS Randolph is forgotten. ", Action Report from Kamikaze attack, including damage and causality list, US Navy footage of firefighting and damage assesment. Randolph's whistle sounded 6 blasts to no avail. Yorktown was spared demolition and is now a museum at Charleston, SC Patriot's Point. probably taken during her shakedown cruise, November 1944. Recovery of Liberty Bell 7, Mercury-Redstone Source: Seattle NARA, Record Group 181, "Ship's Files ca 19401950.". The video features the Essex -class aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CVA-15) and Carrier Air Group FOUR (CVG-4). Wang Wei was a pilot in the 25th Regiment of the 9th Division . The attempt failed and the Moorer, who was becoming Chief of Naval Operation, outlined the groundbreaking creation of a multi-national naval force by NATO allies to counter Russian seaborne threats in the Atlantic. VBF-82 was assigned to Carrier Air Group (CVG) 82 for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, 22 The museum's F6F-5 is beautifully adorned in Randolph Air Group 12 colors. A ship is an inanimate object forged out of cold steel. 1967 US State Dept telegram reviewing the events surrounding Randolph in Copenhagen, and guidelines for future visits to Denmark, The first pages of Randolph's glorious history preserved in the ship's log. Randolph WWII Cruise Chronicle, by Dr. Richard Williams. Randolph sounds 3 more blasts. The Frances were looking for targets; one crashed into Ulithi while the other approached Randolph's fantail above the waves - exactly were Seaman Eugene Santos was distributing mailbags in the hangar deck. Lt Charles Tanner and Lt (jg) Donald Comb catapulted individually off Astoria and escorted by four Randolph Hellcats on the 360 mile journey. As the sun set, the destroyer USS Stormes (DD-780) came alongside for fuel. off Okinawa. The State Department readied another statement but was no longer required since Randolph's planned visit had ended and the ship sailed on. Left to right: USS Shangri-La, USS Yorktown, USS Essex, and USS Randolph. Allen has restored and flies an impressive collection of vintage aircraft. Aerial view of USS Randolph (CVA-15) underway at sea, circa in 1957.jpg 944 666; 406 KB. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command However, Randolph weathered the storm, but was unable, From Randolph's WWII cruise book: The Gangway. The name has not been passed to another warship. At right, British destroyer HMS Urchin crosses the bow of Randolph in August of 1945, off Japan. On 29 October 1956, Israel, Britain, and France invaded and captured the Suez Canal in Egypt. THE DEMOBILIZATION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE RETURN TO CONDITIONS OF PEACE WILL aboard. Admiral Marc Mitscher raised his flag on the Randolph on May 15, 1945. The show aired on November 13, 1960, and featured the wide ranging capabilities of the carrier to hunt and attack submarines. Pairing with the ship, this unique relationship, was the ultimate blending of man and machine. The night of Nov. 22, 1975, while operating with USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) in the Ionian Sea, USS Belknap (CG-26) turned into and collided with Kennedy. late 1958early 1959, during her last deployment as an attack aircraft carrier. Essex-class carriers were normally the most prestigious vessels in port. by CDR Ray Davis. One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. MANILA WILL REPLY ON 15965 KILOCYCLES UPON RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE ACKNOWLEDGE/SIGNED/MACARTHUR X, MANILA BROADCAST REPORTED BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAID GENERAL DOUGLAS Randolph's radar detected a ship approaching fast on a collision course. Official U.S. Navy photos of USS Randolph (CVA-15) Sonar. his Chief of Staff, Commodore Arleigh A. Burke, on board USS Randolph (CV-15), off Okinawa attack on March 11th, 1945. Determining the splashdown area from a orbit was exponentially harder than a 15-minute vertical flight into space and back. At about 01:17 Fitzgerald ' s OOD ( Officer of the Deck, responsible for the ship's course and maneuvering) misjudged the course of ACX Crystal. The MR-4 mission, manned by astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, was the second manned Four McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee aircraft of VF-41 "Black Aces" in flight Official US Navy photo (# USN 1061643), dated June 29, 1962. Operating Over the next three years, the carrier alternated between deployments to the Mediterranean and training on the East Coast. After four hours, the two lumbering Kingfishers were traversing the Bunga Straits in the heart of Japan, through the haze, and onward to the Inland Sea. USS Randolph (CV-15), 23 March 1945. The carrier was floated out of drydock on November 1, 1954, months earlier than expected. "Homeward Bound," SeptemberOctober 1945. 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