F8F-2 Bearcat of VF-111 on USS Valley Forge (CV-45) on 27 April 1949 (...
A U.S. Navy Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat of Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111) "Sundowners", assigned to Carrier Air Group 11 (CVAG-11), on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) on 27 April 1949. This appears to be... More
AD-4 of VA-55 taking off from USS Valley Forge (CV-45) 1950
A U.S. Navy Douglas AD-4 Skyraider (BuNo 123843) from Attack Squadron VA-55 "Torpcats" taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45). VA-55 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 5 (CVG-5) aboard the... More
Kaman UH-43C CVS-45 1959
U.S. Navy LtCdr. John Thornton pictured in the cockpit of a Kaman HUK-1 Huskie helicopter during flight trials on board the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CVS-45), 26 March 1959. In 1962 the HUK-1 was redes... More
UH-34D lifts vehicle from USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) c1965
A U.S. Marine Corps UH-34D Seahorse lifts a vehicle from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) possibly for transport into South Vietnam.
USS Rendova (CVE-114) at Gibraltar 1948
The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Rendova (CVE-114) entering Gibraltar harbour in April 1948, with a deckload of aircraft, including North American T-6 Texan training planes to be delivered to the Turkish Air F... More
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) approaching USS Tolovana (AO-64), in 1951-195...
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) approaching the fleet oiler USS Tolovana (AO-64), in 1951-1952. Valley Forge, with assigned Air Task Group 1 (ATG-1), was deployed to Korea from 15 Octob... More
USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) refueling the USS O'Bannon (DD-450) in heavy ...
The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) refueling the destroyer USS O'Bannon (DD-450) in heavy seas in the Pacific Ocean, in April 1965.
AF-2s of VS-24 on USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) in 1954
View aft across the flight deck of the U.S. Navy anti-submarine carrier USS Valley Forge (CVS-45), during exercise "Tarmac" in 1954. On deck are Grumman AF-2S/W of Anti-Submarine Squadron 24 (VS-24) and Vought ... More
CV-45 flight deck F8F Sydney NAN9-48
View down the flight deck of the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) upon arrival at Sydney, Australia, in 1948 during her world cruise between 9 October 1947 and 11 June 1948. Planes of Carrier Air ... More
F4U-4B of VF-54 on USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in 1950
U.S. Navy Vought F4U-4B Corsairs of Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54) "Copperheads" armed with 5-inch High-Velocity Aircraft Rockets (HVAR) are spotted for launch on board the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45... More
F4U-4s VF-92 on USS Valley Forge (CVA-45) c1953
U.S. Navy Vought F4U-4 Corsair from Fighter Squadron VF-92 Silver Kings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CVA-45) while the carrier was entering a dry dock in Japan. VF-92 was assigned to Carrier Ai... More
F8F-2 Bearcats of VF-111 on USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in September 1949...
U.S. Navy Grumman F8F-2 Bearcats of Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111) "Sundowners", assigned to Carrier Air Group 11 (CVAG-11), on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in September 1949. This appears to be... More
AD-5W Skyraiders of VAW-12 on USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) 1960
Two U.S. Navy Douglas AD-5W Skyraider from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) Det.52 "Bats" launching from the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CVS-45). VAW-12 Det.52 was assigned to Carrier ... More
276 - Officers and Officials – (Gen Leonard F Chapman - August 9, 1969...
The following information was provided by digitizing partner Fold3: Browse Subject: Officers and Officials – (Gen Chapman) Subject Description: Officers and Officials – (Gen Leonard F Chapman Category: Officers... More
Mc Donnell F-4B Phantom II of VMFA-314 is loaded aboard USS Valley For...
A U.S. Marine Corps McDonnell F-4B-11-MC Phantom II (BuNo 149453) of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) "Black Knights" is loaded aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) at Naval... More
USS Cubera (SS-347) and USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) c1959
The U.S. Navy submarine USS Cubera (SS-347) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CVS-45) for a high-line transfer, during exercises of "Task Group Alfa", circa 1959.
Liberty party leaves USS Valley Forge (CV-45) at Sasebo in 1950
A liberty party leaves the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) at Sasebo, Japan, in 1950. Valley Forge operated off Korea between 3 July and 19 November 1950, her planes flying over 5,000 combat sorties.
F9F-2 VF-52 on USS Valley Forge (CV-45) 1950
A U.S. Navy Grumman F9F-2 Panther from Fighter Squadron 52 (VF-52) "Knightriders" prepares for launch from the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) off Korea on 19 July 1950. VF-52 was assigned to Carrier ... More
Douglas A-4C Skyhawks of VMA-214 aboard USS Valley Forge (LPH-8), in M...
U.S. Marine Corps Douglas A-4C Skyhawk of Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) "Black Sheep" aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Valley Forge (LPH-8). Valley Forge arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA), on ... More
F9F-2 VF-52 USS Valley Forge Korea 1950
A Grumman F9F-2 Panther of fighter squadron VF-52 Knight Riders aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) on 4 July 1950. VF-52 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 5 (CVG-5) for a deployement... More
F9F-2 Panthers of VF-52 aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45), circa in 1951
Crewmen removing show from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45), in 1951-1952. Valley Forge, with assigned Air Task Group 1 (ATG-1), was deployed to Korea from 15 October 1951 to 3 ... More
Crewmen sweep snow from the flight deck of USS Valley Forge (CV-45) of...
The U.S. Navy crewmen use flight deck tractors with power brooms to sweep snow from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45), during operations off Korea, circa early 1951. A Vought F4U... More
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) firing her forward 5 inch guns, in November 1...
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) firing her 12.7 cm (5"/38) guns during "Operation Miki", in November 1949.
Vought F4U-4B Corsair of VF-53 aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in July...
Flight deck crewmen aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) wheel carts of rockets past a Vought F4U-4B Corsair (BuNo 97503) of Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53) "Blue Knights", while arming p... More
Grumman F9F-3 Panthers of VF-51 aboard USS Valley Forge (CV-45), in Ju...
Flight deck tractors tow Grumman F9F-3 Panthers of Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) "Screaming Eagles" forward on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45), in preparation for catap... More
CV-45 flight deck 1950
View of the flight deck of the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in Korean waters, in July 1950. Two other carriers of Task Force 77 can be seen in the background. On deck are planes of Carrier Ai... More