USS Essex

The USS Essex is a UnitedStates Navy aircraft carrier, was the first ship of the Essex class aircraft carrier, and is the fourth American to Essex in the name of the warship.1943 and joined the Pacific War, and was active in the frontline, including the battles of the Philippine Sea, the Battle of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa, and the like.Post - war the Essex once retired, returning to active duty in the Korean War, and later participated in the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban missile crisis and in the blockade of Cuba.Retired former, Essex also had assisted with the recovery plan of the Apollo command module.The american carriers ship level repeatedly changes, in addition to the CV - 9, the Essex and subsequently to successively is given a CVA and CVS - 9 - 9 callsign, serving 26 years has been refitted.Essex in 1969 and retired in 1975 and sold disassembled.

Introduction

The USS Essex (CV - 9) No side a part of the United States Navy aircraft carrier, the Essex - class aircraft carriers of the first ship of The USS Essex (CV - 9) No side a part of the United States Navy aircraft carrier, the Essex - class aircraft carriers of the first ship of . It was the first to fourth in the name of the warship Essex, Massachusetts in 1799 to commemorate the first Essex Essex County residents donated the ship for the U.S. government since World War II
excelled, sailors on a ship called the Navy's warships most Cuello (The Ship in Navy excelled, sailors on a ship called the Navy's warships most Cuello (The Ship in Navy . Essex in 1941 began building;months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the U.S. official involved in the Second World War, and the accelerated construction of aircraft carriers Essex and Essex
1943 became involved with the war in the Pacific war No parking 1943 became involved with the war in the Pacific war No parking . Essex retired, and later from a number of SCB - 27A modernization Essex retired, and later from a number of SCB - 27A modernization .
1951 Essex complete reconstruction again after service, twice the cruise of the Korean War;During the Essex is as an attack aircraft carrier, the sheer number of CVA - 9 1951 Essex complete reconstruction again after service, twice the cruise of the Korean War;During the Essex is as an attack aircraft carrier, the sheer number of CVA - 9 . after the Korean War the Essex advantages from a number of SCB - 125, additional angled flight deck, and later he was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet after the Korean War the Essex advantages from a number of SCB - 125, additional angled flight deck, and later he was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet .
1960 Essex to reprogramming the submarine aircraft carriers, the sheer number of CVS - 1960 Essex to reprogramming the submarine aircraft carriers, the sheer number of CVS - . 9 with the exception of large - scale war, the Essex was also involved in Cold War crisis, including the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban missile crisis;also participated in the American space program, the recovery of Apollo 7 's hatch.
Essex in 1969 and decommissioned in;1973 society;In 1975 eventually sold disassembled Essex in 1969 and decommissioned in;1973 society;In 1975 eventually sold disassembled . 1 1.

Construction History

Essex's keel in April 1941, at the Newport News shipyard;In the same year on December 7, Pearl Harbor, the Essex speeding, 1942 to 31 July launching, on Dec. 31 official service in January 1943, the Essex sea trials in Chesapeake Bay, and the ninth aircraft carrier air wing (Air Group 9, according to the ninth aspect of the present - day aircraft carrier aviation brigade), on 17 February and the first take - off aircraft, official service in January 1943, the Essex sea trials in Chesapeake Bay, and the ninth aircraft carrier air wing (Air Group 9, according to the ninth aspect of the present - day aircraft carrier aviation brigade), on 17 February and the first take - off aircraft, .
15 March, the Essex to the coast of Spain, Trinidad, continued trials, on 9 April before returning to Hampton Roads, in Norfolk, 15 March, the Essex to the coast of Spain, Trinidad, continued trials, on 9 April before returning to Hampton Roads, in Norfolk, . shipyard on 10 May 1943, Essex as she left the East Coast of the USA,Nikkei 17 to the Panama Canal, arriving Pearl Harbor on Dec. 31, day and night on the ship officers and soldiers, to prepare to participate in the Pacific

Twice Rebuilt

After World War II, due to the Essex's design is more advanced, so sales are not disassembled After World War II, due to the Essex's design is more advanced, so sales are not disassembled . opposite, respectively in 1949 and 1955 has conducted two large scale for a modernization of the year of 1949 opposite, respectively in 1949 and 1955 has conducted two large scale for a modernization of the year of 1949 .
SCB - 27A of the rebuild, the Essex side of side armor belt removed;reconstruction of island - type construction;5 artillery moved to the side of the ship;Strengthening and landing deck elevator;Replace the H8 hydraulic catapults, the ejection weight may be 40, 000 pounds of aircraft;installing blast deflector, allowable takeoff jet like the SCB - 125 SCB - 27A of the rebuild, the Essex side of side armor belt removed;reconstruction of island - type construction;5 artillery moved to the side of the ship;Strengthening and landing deck elevator;Replace the H8 hydraulic catapults, the ejection weight may be 40, 000 pounds of aircraft;installing blast deflector, allowable takeoff jet like the SCB - 125 . 1955 rebuild, the Essex and the museum is closed bow;angled deckcanted deck;Enhanced interception network;reconstruction of island - type construction;aviation control tower to ship toward the stern;improve light, or the like, while the Carrier 1955 rebuild, the Essex and the museum is closed bow;angled deckcanted deck;Enhanced interception network;reconstruction of island - type construction;aviation control tower to ship toward the stern;improve light, or the like, while the Carrier .
of of . also is significant for the 1943 - 1944, the F6F, SBD and TBF mainly also is significant for the 1943 - 1944, the F6F, SBD and TBF mainly .
1945 F4U part the F6F 1945 F4U part the F6F . Fleet in 1953 after a workforce for the F9F, F2H, A - 1 and A - 4, anti - submarine aircraft carrier after it is changed to S - 2 strike aircraft, AWACS and E - 1 and supplemented with Fleet in 1953 after a workforce for the F9F, F2H, A - 1 and A - 4, anti - submarine aircraft carrier after it is changed to S - 2 strike aircraft, AWACS and E - 1 and supplemented with .
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Design Features

Essex's design, to Yorktown, is in the middle stage, but was later modified repeatedly Essex's design, to Yorktown, is in the middle stage, but was later modified repeatedly . standard tonnage grew by more than 7, 000 tons;ship - to - body and the runway was extended, the length to width ratio of 8: 1;intensive anti - aircraft gun; standard tonnage grew by more than 7, 000 tons;ship - to - body and the runway was extended, the length to width ratio of 8: 1;intensive anti - aircraft gun;.
more watertight compartment like these in a way that leaves the Essex can carry more aircraft, the enhanced toughness, to have better anti - aircraft fire more watertight compartment like these in a way that leaves the Essex can carry more aircraft, the enhanced toughness, to have better anti - aircraft fire .

Technical Data

General: 27, 500 tons of combat: 33, 36, 400 tons, 380 tons overall: 872 ft waterline: 820 feet overall: 147 feet 6 waterline: 93 feet in wartime: nearly 26 feet has reaped nearly 27. 5 feet 8 boiler 4 1 seat, 2 seat 250 kilowatt turbine 250 kilowatt diesel 4 turbine shaft 150, 000 shaft horsepower trials: 154, 054 trial shaft horsepower (verse 33: 32. 93), which was endorsed by 20, 000 - mile / 15 (the services:15, 440 miles / 15) 2 268 officers and 363 of the rack frame 36 sailors F6F37 SB2C18 TBF4 door frame 2 are attached to the 5 / 4 door monotube gun 38 5 / 38 gun 8 gates 4 are attached to the tappet 46 40 mm antiaircraft guns 20 mm gun hangar: 2. 5 protective deck: 1. 5 armour belt: 2. 5 - 4 of the waterproof wall: 4 Conning tower: 1 - 1.5 Rudder: 2. 5 2 3 seat lifter seat catapult

World War II

Marshall Islands, As A Result Of The Fighting

On 23 August 1943, the Essex, Yorktown and light carrier "independence is composed of 15 of the rules of procedure of the task force (Task Force 15), on 1 September for a raid in the South Island and the ship - to - day On 23 August 1943, the Essex, Yorktown and light carrier "independence is composed of 15 of the rules of procedure of the task force (Task Force 15), on 1 September for a raid in the South Island and the ship - to - day . three - six - wave attack, aircraft sortie number up to 275 sorties;But no plan to send U.S. troops landing
after air strikes, the Essex and Yorktown is on its way back to San Francisco makeup after air strikes, the Essex and Yorktown is on its way back to San Francisco makeup . Essex September 20 again to the Western Pacific Ocean, and later served as the 14th the task force (Task Force 14) flagship, to attack Wake Island.peers in offering of Yorktown, Lexington, "independence, Palau forest and Coburn's #
fleet respectively on Oct. 5 and 6 to launch six - wave attack, sortie number 738 sortie;After the Japanese air raid while on the island killed 98 U.S. prisoners of war;fleet then returned to Pearl Harbor on 11 rest U.S. was preparing for landing in the Gilbert Islands
navy to marshals. 52 and 53 of the task force (Task Force 52 and 53), the former by way of Pearl Harbor, landing north of Makin Island (Makin);The New Hebrides Islands, an island of Santo, landing in the south of the Tarawa Atoll.At the same time, the Navy also uses the first task force (Task Force, a 50 - 50) from the second series, is fast building a fleet of aircraft carriers (Fast Carrier Forces, to support Marines landing two islands;Fleet is divided into four detachments, from Essex to occupy the third detachment (Task Group 50.3) flagship, the USS Bunker Hill (and No. peers independent brigade would attack Rabaul, in air strikes after returning Santo Island, and Pearl Harbor waiting to escort vessels to rendezvous, then the final landing support Marines of Tarawa in November to the beginning of independent brigade would attack Rabaul, in air strikes after returning Santo Island, and Pearl Harbor waiting to escort vessels to rendezvous, then the final landing support Marines of Tarawa in November to the beginning of .
, , . contingent bound for Rabaul on the island of Bougainville, but recently the battles, the navy will be the third brigade of cruisers and destroyers, was transferred to the island of Bougainville, the southeast corner;Detachment is thus held Santo island, waiting to escort vessels returned, and August; just set forward;while the Saratoga and Princeton No led the fourth brigade, on November 5, the first air attacks on Rabaul contingent bound for Rabaul on the island of Bougainville, but recently the battles, the navy will be the third brigade of cruisers and destroyers, was transferred to the island of Bougainville, the southeast corner;Detachment is thus held Santo island, waiting to escort vessels returned, and August; just set forward;while the Saratoga and Princeton No led the fourth brigade, on November 5, the first air attacks on Rabaul .
early Tuesday, the Essex and other vessels in southeast of Rabaul 160 miles (260 kilometers) to send air attack fleet;Article 17 fleet (VF - 17) of the F4U fighters and 33 teams (VF - 33), which are respectively controlled by the Tonga F6F An Airport (airport) and Sackey (Point) takeoff, the aircraft carriers providing air cover for Japanese Army reconnaissance aircraft in early Tuesday, the Essex and other vessels in southeast of Rabaul 160 miles (260 kilometers) to send air attack fleet;Article 17 fleet (VF - 17) of the F4U fighters and 33 teams (VF - 33), which are respectively controlled by the Tonga F6F An Airport (airport) and Sackey (Point) takeoff, the aircraft carriers providing air cover for Japanese Army reconnaissance aircraft in . 6: 45 found the U.S. fleet, soon 68 Zeros fighters to intercept;8: 30 p.m. at St. George's, both in Cape St. George), but some U.S. troops of the bomber was able to escape, and in the thick cloud cover to move on to
9: 05, the Essex's fleet to take the lead in bombing the port;No. No. Bunker Hill and independent of the fleet is ready to follow suit;As the visibility is low, there is no way of knowing the outcome of the U.S. military attack, to intercept Japanese radio communications after the strike, realise sinking cold wave number;long wave - battered No.;No Agano and wounded;Xi Zhang, Pu wind and sea breeze, only with less serious injuries;The port facilities suffered minor damage fleet is now ready for a second airstrike, but 17 of the fleet and fleet landed 33 respectively to three aircraft carriers refueled (coincidentally, the 17th Fighter team was founded as, had served on the USS Bunker Hill (), and then lift off again shortly fleet is now ready for a second airstrike, but 17 of the fleet and fleet landed 33 respectively to three aircraft carriers refueled (coincidentally, the 17th Fighter team was founded as, had served on the USS Bunker Hill (), and then lift off again shortly .
Japanese reconnaissance planes discovered the location of the fleet, sent 67 Zeros, 27 - 99 - 97 with 14 bomber and bomber attacked a U.S. fleet 1 p.m.: 13, the fleet radar detected the Japanese aircraft to 119 miles (192 km) outside the proximity,But command of the fleet (Montgomery, Alfred E. Major - General Montgomery) who failed to send the Interceptors, and 25 points in the second wave of bombers dispatched to raid
51, served as a cover for the 17 th fleet 33 fleet fleet 40 miles (64 kilometers) outside the manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., although two fleet fuel shortages, the fighters shot down but still, that will be described later in more aircraft carriers in the vicinity of the low altitude with the day - fighter air combat;while the Essex etc then massed formations of three aircraft carriers, destroyers and consists of rigorous barrage although two fleet fuel shortages, the fighters shot down but still, that will be described later in more aircraft carriers in the vicinity of the low altitude with the day - fighter air combat;while the Essex etc then massed formations of three aircraft carriers, destroyers and consists of rigorous barrage .
54 when the fleet air defense artillery opened up with 54 when the fleet air defense artillery opened up with . notwithstanding the lack of U.S. fleet defense fighter, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., but could not breakthrough at the U.S. military's barrage, many being shot down, that's impossible to attack
2: 12 p.m., Montgomery, cancel the second wave of air strikes, and ordered the bombers to return, assist the fleet defense 30 Japanese torpedo bombers trying to attack the bunker hill, but none of the torpedoes hit the target and the end of the 40 points - to - air combat, the US Fleet unscathed, only ten people were injured, and the loss of 11 aircraft;while the Japanese lost over 30 Japanese torpedo bombers trying to attack the bunker hill, but none of the torpedoes hit the target and the end of the 40 points - to - air combat, the US Fleet unscathed, only ten people were injured, and the loss of 11 aircraft;while the Japanese lost over .
39 aircraft on the night of the fleet withdrew back to Santo Island, on the 13th arrived 39 aircraft on the night of the fleet withdrew back to Santo Island, on the 13th arrived . 1943 on 14 November, the Essex again, to support the American landing at Tarawa;19 - deployments began with landings on Makin Island, and in the 24 - day occupying the atoll;while the Essex and then at air strikes on Tarawa 18 to 19, and destroyed two coastal defense artillery and three tanks 1943 on 14 November, the Essex again, to support the American landing at Tarawa;19 - deployments began with landings on Makin Island, and in the 24 - day occupying the atoll;while the Essex and then at air strikes on Tarawa 18 to 19, and destroyed two coastal defense artillery and three tanks .
Essex on the morning of Feb. 20;on the night of the 16 teams were Japanese torpedo bomber attack, independence is a torpedo hit and hit, while the Essex is not damaged in air strikes after Marines landed at Tarawa, but the Japanese army resist stubbornly, to the 23rd Marines occupation of Tarawa Marines landed at Tarawa, but the Japanese army resist stubbornly, to the 23rd Marines occupation of Tarawa .
980 people were killed in action;Navy while the escort carrier's Bay in the USS Liscome Bay, CVE - 56) is stopped by the submarine, causing 687 people were killed;while on the island nearly 5, 000 Japanese and Korean labour only 146 survivors from 980 people were killed in action;Navy while the escort carrier's Bay in the USS Liscome Bay, CVE - 56) is stopped by the submarine, causing 687 people were killed;while on the island nearly 5, 000 Japanese and Korean labour only 146 survivors from . due to casualties, the Tarawa landing in the United States has caused controversy after due to casualties, the Tarawa landing in the United States has caused controversy after .
after the battle, Navy reassembled the 50th task force;Essex still occupy the third detachment flagship, commanded by Montgomery, then the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and Belleau Wood Forest No.;while the first contingent is led by the flagship No. Yorktown, Lexington and Coburn's number;fleet by Bao (Charles A.) two experienced Major - General commanding, who was sent to raid Kwajalein Atoll two experienced Major - General commanding, who was sent to raid Kwajalein Atoll .
1943 on Dec. 1, the third and first team meeting the sea, then detour to Kwajalein 4 in the morning, the fleet and sent the fleet raid Kwajalein, but the army is found, and to send fighters to intercept, 4 in the morning, the fleet and sent the fleet raid Kwajalein, but the army is found, and to send fighters to intercept, .
combat erupted between Essex and Lexington bombers as Sec. of bombers and the lagoon within the field of warships, but due to the misalignment of the intelligence, the effect does not reach the required level;the two vessels at the time of the frame 41 of the SBD and 36 TBF, only wounded and Isuzu Maru No. towards the wind;F6F destroyed the ground 16 fighters and 3 bombers;On the other hand, the Enterprise and the Yorktown concentrated attacks on the atoll in the southern part of Jungang, sinking three ships, and wounded Changliang, destroyed 18 seaplanes ( throughout the raid, the U.S. with a loss of only five aircraft
airstrikes after Bao Nai cancel the second wave of attack, the withdrawal of Kwajalein waters airstrikes after Bao Nai cancel the second wave of attack, the withdrawal of Kwajalein waters . 10 - 11: 00 a.m., the Essex ship began recovering aircraft and the like;midday Yorktown is sent along with 29 aircraft attacks on Wotje, to weaken the Japanese air power, reduce the risk of attacks on the aircraft carrier;After only four minutes, 15 - 97 the Japanese bombers flying at low altitude from sea level to avoid radar detection, and respectively to a torpedo attack on Lexington and Yorktown, but no one hit its target, the attack of the aircraft is mostly as a U.S. military to shoot down
afternoon 3 when Yorktown aircraft recovery team, expediters of the evacuation fleet to avoid night raids, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd.;However the sea waves, delay the speed of the fleet, to the evening. The fleet has not yet left the Japanese bomber combat radius into black, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., after the start of the Fleet, and intermittent attack fleet;Nearly in the middle of the night, the Lexington is one torpedo hit, the rudder was jammed, but U.S. forces moved quickly to repair, the other is slight
5 day Tokyo Rose in the sinking of the Japanese station has The Lexington;In the U.S. fleet on 6 offshore oil patch, to rest and returned to Pearl Harbor on 9 January 1944 6, p. 58 task force (Task Force 58, the Fifth Fleet under the fast aircraft carrier fleet) is weaved by Mitch Maj. - Gen. Commanding.Essex into Montgomery in command of the 2nd Division (Task Group 58. 2), and served as the flagship.counterparts of the Intrepid aircraft carrier still Cabot
and # 16 on the fleet away from Pearl Harbor, Kwajalein in support of the imminent arrival of US and # 16 on the fleet away from Pearl Harbor, Kwajalein in support of the imminent arrival of US . on the morning of Oct. 29, the Essex attack Kwajalein (Roi Island in the north of the island, destroying the premises of airports, knocking out all of the Japanese warplanes Jialin claw;on the night of the detachment of the Battleship No. South Dakota, North Carolina and Alabama, with shelling of the island;while the Essex is in 30 days
further air strikes on 31 January 1944, Kwajalein U.S. forces begin to arrivesimultaneously occupied the undefended Majuro, Kwajalein Battle;Marines landed on the day the Essex overwatch and air support, until 3 February Japan completely occupied the atoll until 4 days the Essex Majuro en route to a pit - stop, at 12, while a small, air - raid of Truk ( the Essex Majuro en route to a pit - stop, at 12, while a small, air - raid of Truk (.
deriod) After the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Japanese established a naval base at Truk, akin to the United States the Musashi, deriod) After the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Japanese established a naval base at Truk, akin to the United States the Musashi, . Pearl Harbor, and the large number and Nagato herby under anchor;But within a pretext for occupying the atoll, mostly at the Rose Garden before the Japanese withdrew back Pearl Harbor, and the large number and Nagato herby under anchor;But within a pretext for occupying the atoll, mostly at the Rose Garden before the Japanese withdrew back .
2 17 U.S. fleet and began to attack;Mitchell just before sunrise and didst send F6F dominating the air again after the attack to 18 TBF on the runway of the aircraft;After the first wave of attacks, the Japanese air power, and, on the atoll of 365 aircraft, only about 100 is not damaged;morning U.S. fleet of light aircraft and bombers attacking the island facility and the Lagoon 7 pm the warship, six radar - equipped bombers found 97 U.S. fleet and attack;Yorktown was assigned the F6F night attack to intercept, but failed;This makes the Intrepid in 10 hours and by the torpedo hit, was forced to withdraw Pearl Harbor Maintenance;Fleet of the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, while in another raid of Truk has twice withdrawn
noon - day air strikes, U.S. forces sank three light cruisers, four destroyers and several dropships fleet later heading for Eniwetok Island (), to assist the American landing;Due to the smooth landing, 20 belongs the Essex second team, third team season change to sankerng attack Saipan, Tinian and Guam;Yorktown, pays a visit to the Intrepid on as a substitute in the second team of fleet later heading for Eniwetok Island (), to assist the American landing;Due to the smooth landing, 20 belongs the Essex second team, third team season change to sankerng attack Saipan, Tinian and Guam;Yorktown, pays a visit to the Intrepid on as a substitute in the second team of .
vacancy on 22 and 23, like the Essex ship for a total of five wave Planes Strike Mishima, simultaneously as a photo - reconnaissance, and then withdrawn for rest and vacancy on 22 and 23, like the Essex ship for a total of five wave Planes Strike Mishima, simultaneously as a photo - reconnaissance, and then withdrawn for rest and . Majuro 4 March 1944 the Essex returned to Pearl Harbor, as they returned from a preparatory service Majuro 4 March 1944 the Essex returned to Pearl Harbor, as they returned from a preparatory service .
on Feb. 6, the Essex headed to San Francisco, and 10 enter the dry dock.No ship Essex during the reconstruction of the island and replaced by a new SK radar and flight deck - mounted catapult two

Mariana And Ogasawara Islands

April 16, 1944, Essex, set out for San Francisco, and arrived Pearl Harbor 20 April 16, 1944, Essex, set out for San Francisco, and arrived Pearl Harbor 20 . 24 to 28 July 2006, the establishment of the fifteenth of the America's new aircraft carrier air wing (Air Group 15, fifteenth of carrier in the Essex Brigade) on training;The regiment is to be carried out by the Navy's first flying ace McCampbell (David McCampbell led by 24 to 28 July 2006, the establishment of the fifteenth of the America's new aircraft carrier air wing (Air Group 15, fifteenth of carrier in the Essex Brigade) on training;The regiment is to be carried out by the Navy's first flying ace McCampbell (David McCampbell led by .
after the end of the training, the regiment was stationed in Essex after the end of the training, the regiment was stationed in Essex . 5 No. 3, the Essex, Wasp, San Jacinto and FMG to escort to Majuro, arriving on 8
Fifth Fleet aircraft carriers of the other has yet to fully return, as well as engaging in when the rest Fifth Fleet aircraft carriers of the other has yet to fully return, as well as engaging in when the rest . is a good idea to use time, Wasp, the Essex and San Jacinto No constitute a sixth temporary detachment (Task Group 58. 6), by the 2nd Division of Major General Montgomery commanding.Go to the South Island and Wake Island raid
19 and 20, the Essex and air attacks on the South Island.26th Wake Island during a raid on the 31st, the fleet conducted night battle practice, on June 1 and returned to Majuro Wake Island during a raid on the 31st, the fleet conducted night battle practice, on June 1 and returned to Majuro .
U.S. is planning a new offensive in the Philippines;Army Aviation Corps respectively on June 3 and nine air strikes on Palau, Woleai and Yap Island (the island) 6 58 air - raid task force en route to the Marianas, to weaken the Japanese air power;Essex into Helier (William K. 's fourth brigade under the command of Major - General (Task Group 58. 4), and served as the flagship; contingent still Converted and Cockburn boasted two flattops
Dec. 11, four teams launched air strikes against Guam, Tinian and Saipan; Clark on 12 of the first team, he was transferred to the air strikes on Guam, while the Essex and three detachments continued bombardment of Tinian and Saipan;on the day the Essex of reconnaissance discovered the Japanese supply train to evacuate the island of Saipan, returning to Japan, the team immediately and attack and sank a torpedo boat, the subchaser (three), ten fishing boats and transport vessels in the world on Feb. 13, the various units in continuing its bombardment of the islands, is coming to the U.S. military forces cleared a 14 - night
the Essex belongs a fourth of the first regulating units and detachments north and airstrikes in the Ogasawara Islands;And the marines at Saipan on 15 the Essex belongs a fourth of the first regulating units and detachments north and airstrikes in the Ogasawara Islands;And the marines at Saipan on 15 . 6 began landing on Oct. 15, two experienced arrived off the coast of Ogasawara Islands
Spruance ordered Admiral Clark in an article written for a wave of airstrikes, then remove the pan from the back, with the Japanese fleet up to prepare for war; but neither fleet had been away from my goals, Clark ordered 15 in the afternoon before the attack of Iwo Jima, Chichi - jima and Haha - jima, and 16 to launch another wave of airstrikes Spruance ordered Admiral Clark in an article written for a wave of airstrikes, then remove the pan from the back, with the Japanese fleet up to prepare for war; but neither fleet had been away from my goals, Clark ordered 15 in the afternoon before the attack of Iwo Jima, Chichi - jima and Haha - jima, and 16 to launch another wave of airstrikes . 2: 30 p.m., the Essex, Yorktown and Hornet warplanes attacked Iwo Jima and other airports;In half an hour later with air attacks on Chichi - jima and Haha - jima, a total of 20 Zeros shot down, destroyed seven planes to the ground
night sea weather, strong wind big waves, morning Clark cancel other raids on Chichi - jima, since receipt of the first contingent of airstrikes in the south of Iwo Jima, then refuel at sea, then pulled back and the Mariana Trench;Essex is the fourth team to operate to the south, in 17 American aggression on Pagan Island (Pagan Island, a small airport night sea weather, strong wind big waves, morning Clark cancel other raids on Chichi - jima, since receipt of the first contingent of airstrikes in the south of Iwo Jima, then refuel at sea, then pulled back and the Mariana Trench;Essex is the fourth team to operate to the south, in 17 American aggression on Pagan Island (Pagan Island, a small airport . People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, the Essex is due to take place offshore oil patch, but by this time Spruance found the Japanese fleet left the Philippines, Mariana came to assist, so that life came from the north and two squads back instantly to fight the Japanese fleet People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, the Essex is due to take place offshore oil patch, but by this time Spruance found the Japanese fleet left the Philippines, Mariana came to assist, so that life came from the north and two squads back instantly to fight the Japanese fleet .
four teams in the area west of Saipan at noon on the day of the rendezvous, and begins searching for the Japanese First Fleet four teams in the area west of Saipan at noon on the day of the rendezvous, and begins searching for the Japanese First Fleet . 32 because the fourth team only is a large aircraft carrier Essex, Mitchell's first contingent will be left behind, a workforce for the fleet air 32 because the fourth team only is a large aircraft carrier Essex, Mitchell's first contingent will be left behind, a workforce for the fleet air .

Battle Of The Philippine Sea

In 1944 the afternoon of June 18, a Japanese reconnaissance aircraft found 58 small U.S. military task force Zezhi Saburo to capitalise on the cruising distance of the machine relatively far from the car, avoiding military fleet attack range, leaving 19 on Guam with the attack, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., at a stroke;At this time, while Spruance is not yet known where the japanese fleet indeed position
Mitchell in the middle of the proposed fleet to the West, so as to make aircraft carrier and in the morning of Feb. 19 to enter the combat radius, sent aircraft to attack the Japanese fleet, but Spruance Saipan to protect landing forces, ordered the fleet to withdraw night continue east, sunrise as it headed westwards, lest the Japanese troops ambushed before sunrise, a Japanese reconnaissance aircraft found U.S. fleet, but the US has not maintained the trend of the Philippine Sea the next day the Japanese
. naval battle erupted on the morning of Feb. 19, No. Monterey a spotted two F6F, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., and shot one,Battle of the formal launch of the
6: 30 p.m., Palau No forest found in Guam, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., later the u. s. to send aircraft raid local 7: 30 p.m., the portion of the fourth brigade reconnaissance discovered the Japanese ships, but the Essex and subsequent reconnaissance aircraft is shot down like
Converted Ozawa later in 8 hours, 56 minutes, 10 and 11 when dispatched four attack waves, each wave of the attack strike sorties respectively for 69, 128 of the frame, the frame 47 and the frame 82 (Dafeng No and Xianghe Road, both in the morning attack after attack submarine, sank in the afternoon) Converted Ozawa later in 8 hours, 56 minutes, 10 and 11 when dispatched four attack waves, each wave of the attack strike sorties respectively for 69, 128 of the frame, the frame 47 and the frame 82 (Dafeng No and Xianghe Road, both in the morning attack after attack submarine, sank in the afternoon) . damaging attacks by pointing to the west of the U.S. fleet, to 10, Willis Lee's battleships in the radar;23 the squadron began to send fighters to intercept
Here, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., away from the fleet of 72 miles (116 km), but due to waste too much time reforming, which makes the decisions in time to intercept US fighter jets climbing the Essex first team of 15 fighters (VF - 15) quickly shot down 17; (4).Riker to Enterprise, The Lexington, Bunker Hill, Coburn's No. and No. Princeton and other warplanes deployed intercepting, deporting most of the attackers, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd.;Only the final Japanese bomber successes, at 49 points and a bombing hit the South Dakota - No;'s role in the battle of the Japanese army after only one direct hit;while, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., the first wave of attacks and successfully only by 27 Japanese 2nd wave attack at
11 when divided into 7 military radars are found;Mai - a - half - hour after Campbell led with 12 F6F leads off an aggression, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., and other carriers of the F6F then later added;U.S. forces shot down the last a minimum of 70 aircraft, which also own McCampbell shot down five;Nikkiso Co., Ltd., then only 31 aircraft and successfully attacking no one hit the target and the third wave of attacks in the north, the attack in the afternoon when the U.S. military found nearly 1 the u. s. warplanes failed to intercept, shooting down only seven planes;Japanese bombers flying in a few more out of defence, the Essex to the bombing, but none hit the target and at which point the Lexington of the SBD in a bomber flight take off Guam, "the airports have been parked there for nearly 30, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., but the bombers of the penetrators is impossible to effectively attack the airport
second Team Command Montgomery immediately ordered the USS Bunker Hill (of the aircraft to the assistance;Essex as part of the fleet also later added a fourth wave attack second Team Command Montgomery immediately ordered the USS Bunker Hill (of the aircraft to the assistance;Essex as part of the fleet also later added a fourth wave attack . 2 pm from attack to attack in the south, the hire of 33 north to attack the American ship, with an additional 49 on the machine frame in the sea southwest of guam killer;U.S. warplanes landed right on the oil, the intercept failed again, part of the Japanese bomber was able to cut into the U.S. fleet;Later, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd. successively drop bombs Wasp and USS Bunker Hill (the hill, but none hit the target 23 McCampbell and additionally 6 F6F again by Essex took off, with Cobain's and Hornet aircraft attack of Guam;At this time the Essex for the remainder of the discovery of radar, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., was on her way to the landing on Guam, the U.S. immediately give chase, and 30 aircraft shot down;McCampbell shot down two individuals then again;'s successful landing of the carriage 19, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., also badly injured, that is, only nine aircraft may continue to use the
all - day battle, the Japanese army's closer to $315 plane, which is their most lopsided loss of the war, the nation's military on the day of battle was dubbed the "Marianas turkey shoot contest;on the day the Essex fighter shot down a total of 63 aircraft it belongs a fourth of the detachment were shot down 82 frame all - day battle, the Japanese army's closer to $315 plane, which is their most lopsided loss of the war, the nation's military on the day of battle was dubbed the "Marianas turkey shoot contest;on the day the Essex fighter shot down a total of 63 aircraft it belongs a fourth of the detachment were shot down 82 frame . 20 June the Essex, who was sent to attack Japanese positions in the vicinity of Guam, and three teams then went west to pursue the Japanese fleet, sinking a number of Eagles, and wounded several ships 20 June the Essex, who was sent to attack Japanese positions in the vicinity of Guam, and three teams then went west to pursue the Japanese fleet, sinking a number of Eagles, and wounded several ships .
post - battle, the Japanese flying squadron first only 35 aircraft available post - battle, the Japanese flying squadron first only 35 aircraft available . the Essex with a second and a third contingent of 23 july to Eniwetok for repairs - - arriving on the 24th the Essex with a second and a third contingent of 23 july to Eniwetok for repairs - - arriving on the 24th .
later Essex fourth detachment to raid the Marianas to July 4,On Aug. 6 and then returned to Eniwetok for Saipan to American forces occupied the rest 9 9 .
7 14 Essex set out for Eniwetok, with Princeton Road, Langley and journeys to the Marianas, Guam and Tinian bombardments of Japanese positions, to assist the American landing two 7 14 Essex set out for Eniwetok, with Princeton Road, Langley and journeys to the Marianas, Guam and Tinian bombardments of Japanese positions, to assist the American landing two . on 21 and 24 respectively to American forces landed in the north of Guam and Tinian, and on 10 August and occupied the islands on 2 on 21 and 24 respectively to American forces landed in the north of Guam and Tinian, and on 10 August and occupied the islands on 2 .
American retaking of Guam after the stop of the Essex attack, returning to Eniwetok for repairs - - American retaking of Guam after the stop of the Essex attack, returning to Eniwetok for repairs - - . arrived on the 13th.

Philippines

On 24 August 1944, the Essex, they traveled to Palau strikes, ready to support the American landing On 24 August 1944, the Essex, they traveled to Palau strikes, ready to support the American landing . 26, replaced Halsey Spruance, commanding the U.S. fleet
Halsey as Commander Third Fleet due to the rapid formation, also, the name was changed to 38 of the rules of procedure of the task force (TF 38) Halsey as Commander Third Fleet due to the rapid formation, also, the name was changed to 38 of the rules of procedure of the task force (TF 38) . at which time the Essex was Sherman Frederick C. Sherman, Major - General of the third detachment (Task Group 38.3), peers have the aircraft carrier Lexington (as before) 38 of the rules of procedure of the task force flagship,No. No. Langley and Princeton
Essex on 6 September and 8 December bombing was Palau;then, from 9 to 14 daily round - trip to attack off the coast of Cebu, and Mindanao in the Philippines like Essex on 6 September and 8 December bombing was Palau;then, from 9 to 14 daily round - trip to attack off the coast of Cebu, and Mindanao in the Philippines like . 15 US marines charged in Palau, Essex that day in the offshore oil patch, and cruised to the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, 15 US marines charged in Palau, Essex that day in the offshore oil patch, and cruised to the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, .
21 - 24 June, the Essex instead strikes Luzon, destroying fighters and attack the Japanese fleet replenishment ships;and the u. s. military is to support the occupation of Ulithi Atoll was unmarked (Atoll) 25 Essex Palau Harbor for replenishment, on May 27 arrived;for the time being in military occupation of Palau, the fleet replenishment only in the daytime, an evening out of the sea, and the fear of the raids took place in Japanese 25 Essex Palau Harbor for replenishment, on May 27 arrived;for the time being in military occupation of Palau, the fleet replenishment only in the daytime, an evening out of the sea, and the fear of the raids took place in Japanese .

Taiwan Air Combat

On 1 October 1944, the Essex went on to Ulithi recuperation;But two days later, that is affected by the typhoon, Essex had set to sea wind, in the re - entry on 4 under the anchor 7 Essex On 1 October 1944, the Essex went on to Ulithi recuperation;But two days later, that is affected by the typhoon, Essex had set to sea wind, in the re - entry on 4 under the anchor 7 Essex . TAKE - OFF, broad ocean rendezvous with three detachments to raid on Okinawa on 10 TAKE - OFF, broad ocean rendezvous with three detachments to raid on Okinawa on 10 .
fleet aggressively attack Okinawa, strike sorties of up to 1, the holder 396, hammered Okinawa port. At this time, Yutaka Tian Wu Deputy estimates will take U.S. airstrikes in Taiwan, in the name of the station's propagation of Fuliu preparatory meet;At this time the Japanese jets to be stationed in Taiwan has about 230
as the Japanese had intended, the 12 U.S. fleet, and to the south and air strikes Taiwan Halsey sent the first contingent of airstrikes in southern Taiwan;The second contingent of airstrikes over northern Taiwan;Essex's third brigade launched a raid in central Taiwan.A fourth team then focused its criticism on the morning of each ship - to - Kaohsiung
warplanes is not the same as that of the first wave of attacks;Fuliu propagation then sent fighters to intercept, while sending a bomber attacked a U.S. aircraft carrier, Taiwan air combat outbreak U.S. air combat for the clear - sky, after the first wave of attacks, the Japanese only 60 aircraft available;The second wave attack after more destroyed, no warplanes may face the third attack;Propagation of Fuliu headquarters also in the evening after the air raid razed
Japanese torpedo bombers found the U.S. fleet, launched the attack, but no successful, more losses rack 42 US day sortie number up to 1, 378 sorties, a loss of only 48 - aircraft fleet again US day sortie number up to 1, 378 sorties, a loss of only 48 - aircraft fleet again .
13 air strikes on Taiwan, a sortie number to drop frame 974 13 air strikes on Taiwan, a sortie number to drop frame 974 . evening attack by the Japanese and American fleet;No. Franklin, with minor damage and no injuries;Canberra is the torpedo hit, by the tug's assistance to leave the battlefield on 14
146 fleet sent combat aircraft and 100 bombers to attack again, will drop in to cover Canberra retreat;Army Air Force in mainland China sent the 109 B - 29 bombing Kaohsiung 146 fleet sent combat aircraft and 100 bombers to attack again, will drop in to cover Canberra retreat;Army Air Force in mainland China sent the 109 B - 29 bombing Kaohsiung . night torpedoed again a night attack by a torpedo hit No. Houston, once issued the order to abandon ship;Since the two hit the cruiser off Formosa and Sakishima Islands only 90 miles (140 kilometers), Halsey ordered the same day, three cruisers and eight destroyers consists of rescue teams, with the assistance of two ship towing;Coburn was again appointed No. and No. Cabot made air support
fleet is withdrawn slowly to the southwest of fleet is withdrawn slowly to the southwest of . 15 fourth detachment to strike Luzon;Japanese that day and again on 16 raid to rescue team;Houston at No. 16 dated again by a torpedo hit into the water for more than 6, 300 tons, the captain had decided to abandon the ship, but fellow destroyers were towed
decided to continue at Radio Tokyo saying the Armada is the third - worst - affected decided to continue at Radio Tokyo saying the Armada is the third - worst - affected . Halsey after, the Japanese rescue team is considered to be a miscalculation as the Third Fleet, simply push the boat to rescue squads as bait, to lure the Japanese attack;while the Essex squad as a cover of the third detachment is to the north, and ambushed by the Japanese since the aircraft Halsey after, the Japanese rescue team is considered to be a miscalculation as the Third Fleet, simply push the boat to rescue squads as bait, to lure the Japanese attack;while the Essex squad as a cover of the third detachment is to the north, and ambushed by the Japanese since the aircraft .
of the morning, the Japanese ordered that Zhi No. and No. Ashigara etc. by the Inland Sea, southward to give chase, but is off the coast of Okinawa in the USS Bunker Hill (both aircraft to attack at this time Fuliu Fan noted the aircraft carrier is not damaged, the cruiser ordered the immediate withdrawal of U.S. military team
ambush failed, and the two battered ships shall still be withdrawn, on the 27th to finally arrived in Ulithi on 17 ambush failed, and the two battered ships shall still be withdrawn, on the 27th to finally arrived in Ulithi on 17 . the Essex headed south to support US forces recaptured the Philippines;ozawa Zhisan Lang then ordered the fleet to prevent the American landing, and to their own aircraft carriers as bait and distract the U.S. fleet, by Kurita Takeo's second fleet to attack the American landing forces Wright;
later led to the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 20 of U.S. troops landed in committee, and MacArthur then boarded the beachhead in the afternoon, the venue for his return to the Philippines

Battle Of Leyte Gulf

On 21 October 1944, the Essex sent warplanes of Mindoro, the Japanese airport On 21 October 1944, the Essex sent warplanes of Mindoro, the Japanese airport . 23, U.S. submarine found a Japanese fleet, and sunk the Atago and Maya, No, No, No - hit Kaohsiung
naval warfare at that time, but no U.S. aircraft carrier as a whole;The first was on 22 December to Ulithi to resupply and to 24th on the Essex returned to the Philippines of the third division the Polillo Islands, east of the island (cruise);As the second team of the San Bernardino Strait (San) east of the Strait;A fourth brigade is in Leyte Gulf on the east side of the of the third division the Polillo Islands, east of the island (cruise);As the second team of the San Bernardino Strait (San) east of the Strait;A fourth brigade is in Leyte Gulf on the east side of the .
on the morning of Feb. 24, three U.S. military aircraft detachments continued killer 8: 12, Intrepid reconnaissance aircraft found Li Tian Jiannan central fleet, including Yamato and Musashi, and the like, are entering the Sibuyan Sea;Only 15 minutes later, Halsey's carrier - over Mitchell's command, ordered all aircraft detachments instant attack as a pretext for occupying the second team (closest to the Japanese fleet, the third and fourth units respectively in the north and south), and at the same time, a first contingent returned to the Philippines at this time 8: 12, Intrepid reconnaissance aircraft found Li Tian Jiannan central fleet, including Yamato and Musashi, and the like, are entering the Sibuyan Sea;Only 15 minutes later, Halsey's carrier - over Mitchell's command, ordered all aircraft detachments instant attack as a pretext for occupying the second team (closest to the Japanese fleet, the third and fourth units respectively in the north and south), and at the same time, a first contingent returned to the Philippines at this time .
Onishi Long Zhi Lang dispatched nearly 60 planes, flying to the Philippines by the third air strike teams at the Essex radar;McCampbell et al dated inadequent encountered seven F6F by Essex were scrambled to intercept, while the number of Princeton F6F followed, dated by military aircraft of the eventual collapse Onishi Long Zhi Lang dispatched nearly 60 planes, flying to the Philippines by the third air strike teams at the Essex radar;McCampbell et al dated inadequent encountered seven F6F by Essex were scrambled to intercept, while the number of Princeton F6F followed, dated by military aircraft of the eventual collapse . McCampbell shot down nine in air combat, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., is a United States Navy pilots in the Pacific War.Rossi's wingman Lieutenant Roy (Ensign) brought down six;the remaining five F6F each shot down at least two;However, the comet at a Japanese military bombers successfully evaded the attack, and in the thick cloud ambushed a standby;9: 38, from where it departed flying out from the cloud, the raid on the third brigade, and bomb attack in Princeton, the explosion incinerated;The fire quickly spread to ships on the gasoline, and detonating inboard of the six TBF torpedo attack
- an - hour later (10: 10), the number of Princeton captain issued the order to abandon ship, leaving only the fire party. Isn't that small Zezhi Lang sent three aircraft from an aircraft enters a second wave of attack, to 12: 00 noon 12 arrived.Essex, Lexington and Langley No has sent F6F interception;Although there are six to eight comets successfully broke the bombing, but none hit the target and Princeton No eventually severely damaged by a torpedo from the U. S. military to sink, and evening 5: 50 am (the sinking of the U.S. military's first six torpedoes, with two more for u - turn, nearly hit a destroyer - launched torpedo)
Japanese sent a second wave attack, Essex and The Lexington when a small amount of 10 to 50 bombers assigned to the Sibuyan Sea, attacking the Japanese fleet Japanese sent a second wave attack, Essex and The Lexington when a small amount of 10 to 50 bombers assigned to the Sibuyan Sea, attacking the Japanese fleet . Indefensible Cabot and No. of the 2nd Division, 10th 26 am, 12: 45 p.m. and from 3: 50 am launched three waves of attacks;Essex and Lexington of the fleet at 1: 30 p.m. daily bombing of the ship;Detachment is the fourth in 2: 15 for a final attack on the day U.S. troops have contributed a total of 259 aircraft sorties to attack the centre squadron, Musashi, and sunk, and a large number wounded, Nagato and wonderful high number
Kurita's fleet to retreat center in the afternoon, firstly to avoid U.S. attack before making another attempt to enter Leyte Gulf This Nishimura Xiangzhi of southern fleet alone entering Leyte Gulf, and from 25 to Surigao Strait are unidentified battleship ambush turned into a fiasco,while the Essex a third contingent is busy in rescue and Princeton No attack the centre squadron, as no Ozawa's Northern Fleet This Nishimura Xiangzhi of southern fleet alone entering Leyte Gulf, and from 25 to Surigao Strait are unidentified battleship ambush turned into a fiasco,while the Essex a third contingent is busy in rescue and Princeton No attack the centre squadron, as no Ozawa's Northern Fleet .
final Ozawa by fourth detachment of reconnaissance aircraft, on the afternoon of 24 3: 40 and 4: 40 p.m. found - - the day the Essex's fleet of 67 planes shot down - - the day the Essex's fleet of 67 planes shot down .
24 on the night of Feb. 10, Halsey convened three detachments to the north of the aircraft carrier ", and stationed in the San Bernardino Strait north of battleships, the pursuit of the Japanese Northern Fleet aircraft carrier to the All teams of the 11: 45 to rendezvous with Halsey's aircraft - carrier would team by Mitchell in command;Trips to Ulithi the first contingent of accelerating in the Philippines thus far back All teams of the 11: 45 to rendezvous with Halsey's aircraft - carrier would team by Mitchell in command;Trips to Ulithi the first contingent of accelerating in the Philippines thus far back .
Ozawa's decoy plan success, Su Tian central fleet in unopposed into Leyte Gulf is driven into a Ozawa's decoy plan success, Su Tian central fleet in unopposed into Leyte Gulf is driven into a . 25 am, the us military reconnaissance plane found mr ozawa's fleet of about position;Mitchell ordered the morning The Lexington sent reconnaissance aircraft and thousands visit the enemy, and found a pretext for occupying the former aircraft carrier and sent the plane airborne life time by 25 am, the us military reconnaissance plane found mr ozawa's fleet of about position;Mitchell ordered the morning The Lexington sent reconnaissance aircraft and thousands visit the enemy, and found a pretext for occupying the former aircraft carrier and sent the plane airborne life time by .
7: 10 reconnaissance aircraft found a pretext for occupying the third detachment has blasted off for the bombers to take the lead in the attack, Mr. Campbell in command responsible for air attack Ozawa early in July found when the american craft, but due to excessive breakage of the carrier, and ultimately only sent a 15 - aircraft defensive Ozawa early in July found when the american craft, but due to excessive breakage of the carrier, and ultimately only sent a 15 - aircraft defensive .
is a feint successfully, Ozawa ordered Ruifeng No. chose to leave the club to attract american attack 8 when U.S. troops arrived in the first wave of air strikes;Essex and Lexington of the torpedo bombers began attacking Rui Feng, but no one hit its target;Dauntless bombers then successively hit Zuiho and Chitose - No. No, that's sinking of the latter;San Jacinto (Intrepid) or torpedo bombers also hit the flagship No. Ruihe, forcing Ozawa will command transferred from the deposition No.;Autumn Moon on the later sunk
8: 22, Kinkaid of Seventh Fleet in Su Tian is the center of the attacking fleet, Halsey to the clear distress;But Halsey failed to mobilize the north of the fleet, only the life of a first contingent of stepping up to the Philippines;Nimitz in Pearl Harbor 10 when cabled Halsey, asking the Third Fleet, but due to problems deciphering Halsey was enraged.t set to 15 A. M. Halsey's only the second team and ordered Li BBs south now two experienced could happen as soon as the 26th in the middle of the night before had arrived in the San Bernardino Strait, and must be in the middle to supplement oil go forward if it is not possible to catch up with Su Tian fleet;Other aircraft carrier fleet continued to attack Ozawa now two experienced could happen as soon as the 26th in the middle of the night before had arrived in the San Bernardino Strait, and must be in the middle to supplement oil go forward if it is not possible to catch up with Su Tian fleet;Other aircraft carrier fleet continued to attack Ozawa .
US air strikes in the second wave began at 9: 45, hit No. Chiyoda, and wounded other ships;1: 10 p.m. The third wave arrived in the U.S. military air strike, the Essex attack concentrated Ruifeng No., and Lexington, which concentrated on attacking Ruihe No.;After fleeing the former shot acceleration, while the latter gradually stall;A fourth wave of each of the two teams nearly 40 fighter - bombers, and successively pursued Ruifeng No, finally will be described.Rachel Crane at No. 2 at a speed of sinking 45 fourth wave arrived in the U.S. military attack;Since Ise No anti - aircraft fire and skyways in Seo Su Daisuke command properly, avoiding all of the US - led attack, the U.S. military only sinking of a battering and Ruifeng No
5: 10 p.m., the last wave of assault troops arrived, again attacking the Ise No.;in Seo Su again evaded, enabling the US 34th Bomb, no one hit its target;No. No. Franklin found on; after each attack, no one hit the target at which point the aircraft carrier prepared to retreat, pursued by the Japanese cruiser fleet;Chiyoda and early afternoon No. No. months, respectively, at 4: 25 and 11 when being sunk by American artillery naval battles to the end of the day of the day naval battles to the end of the day of the day .
US aircraft carrier in the sortie number reached 527 sorties (201) and is of a fighter, but only the multi - wave air raid sank three destroyers and aircraft carrier fleet on 26 US aircraft carrier in the sortie number reached 527 sorties (201) and is of a fighter, but only the multi - wave air raid sank three destroyers and aircraft carrier fleet on 26 . Nan Nan .
Wang visited the Philippines from 27 the Essex attack the Japanese fleet replenishment of Manila Bay, and sank his rattan wave # Wang visited the Philippines from 27 the Essex attack the Japanese fleet replenishment of Manila Bay, and sank his rattan wave # . next day Essex led third brigade with the first contingent to Ulithi for repairs - - and, respectively, in the 30th and arrived on 29.Ticonderoga to the assessment is based on the third sub - unit;And McCain will then on the same day to succeed Mitchell, commanding the aircraft carriers rapidly
3 3.

Leyte And Luzon

1944 Nov. 2, the third brigade with the first contingent left Ulithi, to Leyte, to further weaken the Japanese air forces, and replaced by kamikaze hit fourth team the next day by the third Japanese submarine attack, Reynolds number, forced to return Ulithi;while the Essex and undamaged, continue to visit the Philippines, at the age of 5 days in Polillo Island just off the rendezvous with the second team the next day by the third Japanese submarine attack, Reynolds number, forced to return Ulithi;while the Essex and undamaged, continue to visit the Philippines, at the age of 5 days in Polillo Island just off the rendezvous with the second team .
three detachments joined respectively attack at lingayen gulf, on the north by Sibuyan Sea and Manila Bay in three of the Japanese airport and only two ships, and sank his NACHI, destroying several aircraft on the ground in the afternoon three detachments joined respectively attack at lingayen gulf, on the north by Sibuyan Sea and Manila Bay in three of the Japanese airport and only two ships, and sank his NACHI, destroying several aircraft on the ground in the afternoon . Fleet - The Lexington is suicide plane hit, many casualties, forced McCain to flagship from Lexington to the Wasp;And Lexington in Rush to continue fighting after Fleet - The Lexington is suicide plane hit, many casualties, forced McCain to flagship from Lexington to the Wasp;And Lexington in Rush to continue fighting after .
6 fleet again three airstrikes, McCampbell downed another two aircraft on that day, shot down the total number rose to 32 6 fleet again three airstrikes, McCampbell downed another two aircraft on that day, shot down the total number rose to 32 . fleet off the coast of the evening to supplement oil, the second team and beaten down in The Lexington returned Ulithi for rest and repair, and replace the fourth contingent;McCain then took the Wasp to Guam on a new regiment, by Sherman in command of the fleet on the Essex temporarily, until the fleet on 13 fleet off the coast of the evening to supplement oil, the second team and beaten down in The Lexington returned Ulithi for rest and repair, and replace the fourth contingent;McCain then took the Wasp to Guam on a new regiment, by Sherman in command of the fleet on the Essex temporarily, until the fleet on 13 .
8 typhoon avoidance, in 9 temporarily to Guam this time 8 typhoon avoidance, in 9 temporarily to Guam this time . Japanese infantry reinforcements by transport Euro - Mexico City (), the fleet is on its way from the supplement is cancelled, the bombing of the troopship on the way back to the Philippines, and successively torpedoed offshore wave numbers, wave number, the Island Breeze, if all transport and Japanese infantry reinforcements by transport Euro - Mexico City (), the fleet is on its way from the supplement is cancelled, the bombing of the troopship on the way back to the Philippines, and successively torpedoed offshore wave numbers, wave number, the Island Breeze, if all transport and .
month No. 13 and 14, the Essex attack the Japanese ships and the like in a concentrated manner, so as to prevent Japanese reinforcements, and attacked and sank the wooden Zeng, No, No, No. Qiushuang, shock wave, the People's Republic of China No. Chu ten ships and transports,No tide and wounded, destroying several aircraft on the ground on the Essex 15 the third detachment returned to Ulithi for repairs - - arrived on April 17, the position of which is detected by the second team to succeed;Ship on the famous 15th Wing also repatriated from ships, by the fourth Aero Squadron to replace;On the same day McCain should advance to the 2nd Division of the fleet flagship "Hancock" is No. 22 dated Essex
TAKE - OFF, and about a raid in the Philippines, and replaced the first contingent of TAKE - OFF, and about a raid in the Philippines, and replaced the first contingent of . 25 on each aircraft bombed at Luzon and the Japanese ships, sinking one of Ticonderoga Kumano No.;No. No. Essex with Langley also transports were sunk by Japanese warships in
suicide aircraft again returned fire, which hit the Essex crashed into the deck, caused a fire, and killed 15 people and wounded 44 people suicide aircraft again returned fire, which hit the Essex crashed into the deck, caused a fire, and killed 15 people and wounded 44 people . 74 damage control personnel successfully extinguished the fires, 30 minutes after the Essex has re - landing the aircraft on the same day 74 damage control personnel successfully extinguished the fires, 30 minutes after the Essex has re - landing the aircraft on the same day .
Intrepid is also suicide plane hit, to return to the United States for repair;No. No. Hancock and Cabot is slightly damaged when McArthur landed at Mindoro postponed to 15 December, the third was on 3 December before returning to Ulithi for rest and repair postponed to 15 December, the third was on 3 December before returning to Ulithi for rest and repair .
Dec. 11, like the Essex left Ulithi, at which time the fleet once again heading for Luzon reprogramming, the Essex continues to serve as the third detachment flagship, and Ticonderoga, Langley and San Jacinto, peers, commanders still as Sherman reprogramming, the Essex continues to serve as the third detachment flagship, and Ticonderoga, Langley and San Jacinto, peers, commanders still as Sherman .
12 - 16 June, the fleet concentrated sent jets to blockade the Japanese airport, protect American landing craft from attacks by the Japanese launch of the 12 - 16 June, the fleet concentrated sent jets to blockade the Japanese airport, protect American landing craft from attacks by the Japanese launch of the . Aircraft intercepted and shot down Aircraft intercepted and shot down .

Halsey Typhoon

1944 December 17 fleets in the offshore oil patch, but stronger winds, rough seas, fleet operations, product and the supplement is 1944 December 17 fleets in the offshore oil patch, but stronger winds, rough seas, fleet operations, product and the supplement is . inclement weather by the fleet to the east of the tropical disturbance;The tropical disturbance formed to the north at Ulithi, moving towards the west - northwest, and rapidly, i.e., later of Typhoon Cobra
waves due to the strike of a winter northeaster, Halsey, the knowledge of the impending typhoon waves due to the strike of a winter northeaster, Halsey, the knowledge of the impending typhoon . 18 wind but the flow of the fleet's weather forecast is still incorrect, and the pressure to stabilize until sunrise, the sea continues northerly winds, Halsey ordered the fleet to supplement oil 18 wind but the flow of the fleet's weather forecast is still incorrect, and the pressure to stabilize until sunrise, the sea continues northerly winds, Halsey ordered the fleet to supplement oil .
again at which point the sea started to ships shall take off;Each several ship reports of weather data of return migration, which in turn causes even more chaos again at which point the sea started to ships shall take off;Each several ship reports of weather data of return migration, which in turn causes even more chaos . 10 a.m., air pressure begins to drop, while in the counterclockwise direction, the sea turned up billows;Wasp photographed the radar even if the eye of the typhoon in the vicinity of the
Halsey immediately ordered the fleet to the south - west avoidance;However desertion and slower vessels have been unable to disengage, and even destroyers by eye as well as the final U.S. forces sank three destroyers ;Coburn's Monterey No. and No. hangar fire more often than not reach a withdrawal back to Pearl Harbor Maintenance;in contrast, the Essex to large ships or the like, into more water
4 evening, the fleet finally rode out the storm 4 evening, the fleet finally rode out the storm . 6 when the weather became clear, the fleet began to rescue the sea officers are aware that there is yet time 6 when the weather became clear, the fleet began to rescue the sea officers are aware that there is yet time .
Halsey destroyer sunk, and until early the next day has been informed of the three destroyers lost contact after Halsey destroyer sunk, and until early the next day has been informed of the three destroyers lost contact after . rescue fleet withdrew back to Ulithi, arriving on the 24th rescue fleet withdrew back to Ulithi, arriving on the 24th .
28 Nimitz approved Fleet in the American landing at lingayen gulf after entering the South China Sea;while the Essex is also at this time will be replaced by two F6F fighter squad of F4U 28 Nimitz approved Fleet in the American landing at lingayen gulf after entering the South China Sea;while the Essex is also at this time will be replaced by two F6F fighter squad of F4U . 30 December, the fleet left Ulithi, 1945 - January 3, and 4 air strikes on Taiwan and Luzon of the Japanese airport, but due to bad weather, poor effect and 30 December, the fleet left Ulithi, 1945 - January 3, and 4 air strikes on Taiwan and Luzon of the Japanese airport, but due to bad weather, poor effect and .
7 fleet concentrated attacks on Luzon, again due to bad weather hindered 7 fleet concentrated attacks on Luzon, again due to bad weather hindered . 9 to American forces began landing at lingayen gulf, almost without resistance;And then the flotilla raid north of Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands, but bad weather continues to bother the fleet, it is impossible to effectively attack 9 to American forces began landing at lingayen gulf, almost without resistance;And then the flotilla raid north of Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands, but bad weather continues to bother the fleet, it is impossible to effectively attack .

South China Sea

On 10 January 1945, the Essex fast aircraft carriers through the Bass Strait, to attack the Japanese resupply of French Indochina On 10 January 1945, the Essex fast aircraft carriers through the Bass Strait, to attack the Japanese resupply of French Indochina . Halsey thinks' No, No and partially filed with the Japanese battleship, retreats to Vietnam in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, first attacking Halsey thinks' No, No and partially filed with the Japanese battleship, retreats to Vietnam in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, first attacking .
Cam Ranh Bay on 12 fleet arrived off Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay on 12 fleet arrived off Vietnam's . 3: 30 a.m., the fifth contingent of aircraft carrier sent aircraft to scout the morning
6: 40, battleships, cruisers and battleships bombarded etc to Cam Ranh Bay to 6: 40, battleships, cruisers and battleships bombarded etc to Cam Ranh Bay to . 7: 30, first, two and three of the team and began to send an aircraft carrier aircraft raids throughout the day 7: 30, first, two and three of the team and began to send an aircraft carrier aircraft raids throughout the day .
fleet sortie number up to 1, 465 sorties flown,a section of an aircraft more coastal search target bombing, an attack range throughout southern Vietnam fleet sortie number up to 1, 465 sorties flown,a section of an aircraft more coastal search target bombing, an attack range throughout southern Vietnam . Essex led third brigade, Qui Nhon and Saigon were bombed and sank his sweet job number, the two escort destroyers, nine transports and a tanker full of;Japanese cruiser captured French La Mothe - Kai No. (La Motte - Piquet, will be available for sale at Cam Ranh Bay in the sinking of the U.S. a total of 45
eventually sunk by Japanese warships and merchant vessels, tanker vessels and destroyed eventually sunk by Japanese warships and merchant vessels, tanker vessels and destroyed . due to no Japanese battleship in the harbor, the gunboats of the U.S. in the morning at 8 o 'clock in the evening the fleet withdrew back
retreating to the east on the oil, and avoided the typhoon retreating to the east on the oil, and avoided the typhoon . sea fleet to make big waves on 14 of relatively completing oil supply sea fleet to make big waves on 14 of relatively completing oil supply .
Thursday morning airstrike in Kaohsiung and fleet, and sank his flag No No wind and low visibility that Thursday morning airstrike in Kaohsiung and fleet, and sank his flag No No wind and low visibility that . .
poor effectiveness of airstrikes in the afternoon the fleet again in the west, which led to American aggression on Hong Kong,Guangzhou and Hainan poor effectiveness of airstrikes in the afternoon the fleet again in the west, which led to American aggression on Hong Kong,Guangzhou and Hainan . inclement weather and intense anti - aircraft artillery have ordered more air strikes could block, but the US still transports were sunk ships by inclement weather and intense anti - aircraft artillery have ordered more air strikes could block, but the US still transports were sunk ships by .
17 on strengthening northeast monsoon, forcing the fleet to withdraw to the west coast of Luzon in the oil patch, and then again on the morning of Oct 21 17 on strengthening northeast monsoon, forcing the fleet to withdraw to the west coast of Luzon in the oil patch, and then again on the morning of Oct 21 . Taiwan raids, the fleet and began sending aircraft to attack the airport and seaport Taiwan raids, the fleet and began sending aircraft to attack the airport and seaport .
noon the Japanese suicide aircraft discovered a third brigade, forthwith attack it;No. 12 prior to the Langley when 6 points are two small bombs have hit, damaged and three quarters.8 Ticonderoga is suicide plane hit, and burst into flames, the captain also was severely wounded, forcing Sherman changed teams, heading to the fire extinguishment;At this time second team also attacked, and not damaged;2: 50 of the third detachment went another suicide plane, Ticonderoga is the second suicide plane hit, but a controlled fire in the afternoon;Maddox and the USS Maddox (DD - 731), also due to suicide attack aircraft were damaged.89 No. Hancock on the same day when his aircraft caught fire while landing mishap, but not damaged large evening Ticonderoga withdrew back to Ulithi, while the Essex and then sailing to the north, the preliminary air strikes on Okinawa and Iwo Jima 22 Ticonderoga withdrew back to Ulithi, while the Essex and then sailing to the north, the preliminary air strikes on Okinawa and Iwo Jima 22 .
kamikaze air attacks on Okinawa, and photographic reconnaissance, intelligence gathering for future kamikaze air attacks on Okinawa, and photographic reconnaissance, intelligence gathering for future . night landing for the withdrawal of the fleet, returned to Ulithi on 26 May for rest and repair the same day night landing for the withdrawal of the fleet, returned to Ulithi on 26 May for rest and repair the same day .
Spruance Halsey's successor as commander of the enemy, instead on the preparation of the Fifth Fleet, while the fast formation follows again renamed, as task force TF 58 (58), by Mitchell Spruance Halsey's successor as commander of the enemy, instead on the preparation of the Fifth Fleet, while the fast formation follows again renamed, as task force TF 58 (58), by Mitchell . command command.

Okinawa, Iwo Jima And Japan

On 10 February 1945, the 5th Fleet filed away from Ulithi and headed for a Japanese air raid native On 10 February 1945, the 5th Fleet filed away from Ulithi and headed for a Japanese air raid native . fast at this time of the formation to mobilize again: the Essex the reappointment of the third detachment flagship, USS Bunker Hill (No. 58 with the task force flagship, 15) and with the fleet Cockburn was No.;Sherman continued to command detachments;Spruance, and on the other hand, while the third detachment of the Indianapolis flagship No.
fleet to operate to the northeast on November 12 at Tinian and marines for exercises, then accelerated to the north, preparing to attack Tokyo fleet to operate to the northeast on November 12 at Tinian and marines for exercises, then accelerated to the north, preparing to attack Tokyo . on Feb. 16, the first fleet sent five waves of warplanes conducting raids on Tokyo Bay area of the airport
third team of fighters lead in arrived in Tokyo, and all of its facilities;while the second team but despite near 100th aircraft, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., interception, but shot down nearly 40 noon Mitchell bomber raid sent Tokyo's Ota in factories;in the evening and night fighters sent to attack the airport noon Mitchell bomber raid sent Tokyo's Ota in factories;in the evening and night fighters sent to attack the airport .
17 fleet to Iwo Jima, ready to support the upcoming landing of the U.S. on that day fourth detachment attacked chichijima and hahajima island;The second and third team is to the west of Iwo Jima, the Marines of direct support to vie with each other;Other teams then headed south to supplement oil fourth detachment attacked chichijima and hahajima island;The second and third team is to the west of Iwo Jima, the Marines of direct support to vie with each other;Other teams then headed south to supplement oil .
People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, such as the Essex ship again during a raid on the father on the island, and then wait for orders;U.S. battleship then the days of heavy shelling shore installations on Feb. 19, the US Marines landed at Iwo Jima, Iwo Jima Battle
Essex and Si2 Fleet landing force and air defense, occasionally also naval gun bombardment of Japanese positions due to shipboard Essex and Si2 Fleet landing force and air defense, occasionally also naval gun bombardment of Japanese positions due to shipboard . napalm mostly failed to explode, and therefore, the effect is not napalm mostly failed to explode, and therefore, the effect is not .
, manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., all discontinuous infestations in the fleet, but the attack failed and many times 21 two airstrikes chichijima and hahajima island;while the fifth team to join the daytime fighting in support of the beachhead forces 21 two airstrikes chichijima and hahajima island;while the fifth team to join the daytime fighting in support of the beachhead forces .
saratoga was just entering the sea duty, i.e. the attack hit, and was forced to withdraw back to the US repair, not re - engaged in the fighting;No more suicide Bismarck Sea was sunk by aircraft, enterprise therefore must strike and worked as a night - fighting aircraft, and continuous 174 hours sent and recovered aircraft, until March 2 23 fleet to the coast to resupply and then rerouted north to raid Japan 23 fleet to the coast to resupply and then rerouted north to raid Japan .
again on the morning of Feb. 25, the fleet and sent the fleet air strikes Tokyo, but due to inclement weather, and almost fruitless afternoon Mitchell suspended all flight operations, and to reroute air strikes the following day on Nagoya, however the sea weather further deterioration, and turned up at the big waves, so that the timely access to the fleet's attack range Mitchell suspended all flight operations, and to reroute air strikes the following day on Nagoya, however the sea weather further deterioration, and turned up at the big waves, so that the timely access to the fleet's attack range .
26 morning, Mitchell, break off the attack and ordered the fleet the following day on makeup, and then the assault on Okinawa.A fourth brigade is in makeup after recuperation to Ulithi 1 March, the Essex and air strikes on Okinawa, and to Ulithi 1 March, the Essex and air strikes on Okinawa, and .
night photo - reconnaissance fleet was withdrawn for rest and Ulithi, to arrive there on 4 night photo - reconnaissance fleet was withdrawn for rest and Ulithi, to arrive there on 4 . 12 fourth regiment to leave Essex, returned to the United States, 83rd Wing replaced by 12 fourth regiment to leave Essex, returned to the United States, 83rd Wing replaced by .
on 14 March, the fleet left Ulithi, to support the Battle of Okinawa, and the first airstrikes in Kyushu, where the weakening of the Japanese air power at this time on 14 March, the fleet left Ulithi, to support the Battle of Okinawa, and the first airstrikes in Kyushu, where the weakening of the Japanese air power at this time . fleet prepared to mobilize again slightly;Cabot was joining the detachment with the third fleet prepared to mobilize again slightly;Cabot was joining the detachment with the third .
the morning of March 18, the fleet started to send a fleet to attack airport in Kyushu, but Yu Yuan to pause on the U.S. military before the attack, has dispatched all remaining aircraft into the sky, heading to the fourth brigade attack, the U.S. military gain little # enterprise prior to the morning Japanese bomb hit, but failed to detonate;Intrepid successfully intercepted a suicide attack, the ship was slightly damaged;afternoon Yorktown was hit with a bomb, the explosion, the rushing to repair after # enterprise prior to the morning Japanese bomb hit, but failed to detonate;Intrepid successfully intercepted a suicide attack, the ship was slightly damaged;afternoon Yorktown was hit with a bomb, the explosion, the rushing to repair after .
continue fighting on the same day, the American reconnaissance and Wu in the city of Kobe, the Japanese found in the harbor of large warships, Mitchell on November 19 ordered the fleet to raid the Seto Inland Sea, and the final wounding large numbers, on to the number, the name Hazel, Ikoma, Katsuragi, Longfeng Road, Tiancheng Road, Fengxiang Road, Haiying, No, No. and Ligen Lake No.;But U.S. troops were also manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., counterattack, the Wasp was hit with a bomb explosion, which caused many casualties, the rushing to repair after continuing the war;Franklin then they will be in a while No. The bombs and fire and explosion, once a stall, the more nearly sank Davidson in the attack, three of the team will turn to the flagship No. Hancock (the latter to temporarily join the second team), and recommended that the captain abandoned ship, but eventually refused to captain
Franklin No beneath a number of ships, with the assistance of slowly withdraw Franklin No beneath a number of ships, with the assistance of slowly withdraw . No enterprise and part of the fourth contingent of warships, he was transferred to the 2nd Division, to cover its retreat No enterprise and part of the fourth contingent of warships, he was transferred to the 2nd Division, to cover its retreat .
the Essex and the USS Bunker Hill (on that day was also repeatedly attacked, but failed to damage the Essex and the USS Bunker Hill (on that day was also repeatedly attacked, but failed to damage . 20 March fleet southward retreat, but continue to send aircraft bombing the Kyushu in the south of the airport;As the second team in the afternoon went another suicide plane attack, the destroyer damaged, while the deck of the Enterprise is friendly antiaircraft gunfire in 20 March fleet southward retreat, but continue to send aircraft bombing the Kyushu in the south of the airport;As the second team in the afternoon went another suicide plane attack, the destroyer damaged, while the deck of the Enterprise is friendly antiaircraft gunfire in .
on Feb. 21, a first contingent were MXY - 7 fighter Sakura special attacks, shooting down all evening Wasp to second team, San Jacinto, then joined the first contingent of Wasp to second team, San Jacinto, then joined the first contingent of .
each ship Tuesday to the offshore oil patch, while the number of enterprises, Wasp and Franklin Ship No. or the like, respectively, of the withdrawal of the United States and returned to Ulithi to repair;As the second team to take until April to return to the battlefield , the fleet began air strikes on Okinawa, Iwo Jima also occasionally raid, each team took turns in the offshore oil patch , the fleet began air strikes on Okinawa, Iwo Jima also occasionally raid, each team took turns in the offshore oil patch .
1 April, the U.S. military has begun landing in Okinawa, the fleet continued to provide air support 5 No enterprise returns, and added a fourth detachment;Nov. 6, the Japanese sent carrier planes 355 341 and suicide bombers, attacked the American landing area for ships and vessels in the wounded;while the U.S. fleet then barely held on for a attack on the day an estimated fleet of allies shot down frame 249, while the Essex is estimated about 70 warplanes shot down, was third with team
serves most of the night and found the large U. S. submarines and other warships, left the Bungo channel, Mitchell called all north todefend 1945 aircraft carrier 7 April 8: 23 a.m., the Essex and a large number of birds spotted
Spruance had intended to kill the battleship fight, but the avoidance of the landing forces began the attack, the aircraft carrier task Spruance had intended to kill the battleship fight, but the avoidance of the landing forces began the attack, the aircraft carrier task . 9.15 Mitchell sent 16 aircraft made reconnaissance,The first and third squads and ordered an attack),
where fourth brigade continued under the guise of Okinawa, to 45 points before entering combat distance where fourth brigade continued under the guise of Okinawa, to 45 points before entering combat distance . 10 when the ship began sending aircraft to attack, and continued until 2: 00 pm 10 when the ship began sending aircraft to attack, and continued until 2: 00 pm .
and # are successively shot, quick listing to port, exploded and sank in the final 23 points;Japanese troops also lost No. Yahagi, offshore wind, but barely, toward frost and Haze No. No, Dongyue, No, No. Liangyue, snow, wind, and early frost also damaged US day by suicide planes;No. Hancock is scheduled noon a bomb and the aircraft was hit and burst into flames, until the afternoon to resume flight operations
4 4.

Okinawa, A Kamikaze Suicide Aircraft With Japan's Surrender

On 8 April 1945 Fleet returning to the south, and for the support of the Okinawa campaign On 8 April 1945 Fleet returning to the south, and for the support of the Okinawa campaign . Randolph on the same day with the fleet, Davidson reconstructed second brigade, and the Enterprise is the flagship, the ship - to - peer there is on board;Nov. 9, No. No. Cabot Hancock and then withdrew back to Ulithi to repair
due to Japanese prisoner it says it will launch a large - scale 11 suicide plane attacks, Mitchell due to Japanese prisoner it says it will launch a large - scale 11 suicide plane attacks, Mitchell . warplanes intensified the Japanese garrison on 11 has, as expected, at 1: 30 p.m. and began to attack;Missouri prior to the No. 2: 43 by a suicide plane hit, damaged.Enterprises in the No. 2: 10 also being suicide plane hit, fire and explosions on the flight deck to stop the job 48 hours, again withdrew back to Ulithi to repair;Essex at 3 p.m. almost seven points are hit in the bomb explosion outside the drowning in the ship, the ship was slightly damaged by the Japanese throughout the day
sent a total of nearly 185 aircraft on 12 Japanese suicide aircraft sent a total of nearly 185 aircraft on 12 Japanese suicide aircraft . concentrated air strikes on Okinawa the armada, wounding several american ships;Roosevelt died the same day concentrated air strikes on Okinawa the armada, wounding several american ships;Roosevelt died the same day .
U.S. fleet continued to support U.S. troops from Okinawa, and for days at a major Japanese airplanes and 15 and 16, the fleet launched air strikes against Kyushu, Japanese suicide aircraft re - offense.On the afternoon of Nov. 16, the Intrepid is suicide plane hit, the ship fires, to withdraw back to Ulithi to repair;As the second team to disband again on that day, Randolph. No. No. then added a third and independent detachments
thereafter almost daily in a fleet off the coast of Okinawa and the Japanese suicide aircraft warring thereafter almost daily in a fleet off the coast of Okinawa and the Japanese suicide aircraft warring . 24 Shangri - La was joining the fourth detachment;On January 27, while the first contingent of the withdrawal of the back rest 24 Shangri - La was joining the fourth detachment;On January 27, while the first contingent of the withdrawal of the back rest .
Ulithi on 6 May, the Enterprise again with the fleet, and the u. s. military aircraft with the suicide of confrontation persists 11 a.m., USS Bunker Hill (marked by a series of two suicide plane hit, fire explosion, numerous deaths and injuries;Mitchell will be the flagship to the USS Enterprise, USS Bunker Hill (
repair is to return to the United States 12 - 13 June, the Essex launched air strikes against Kyushu and Shikoku, etc repair is to return to the United States 12 - 13 June, the Essex launched air strikes against Kyushu and Shikoku, etc . 14 No enterprise again is suicide attacks hit the aircraft, at 16, of the withdrawal of the United States return for repair, while Mitchell is executed again, a flagship location in the third detachment of No. Randolph (culminating in the Law of the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, which are provided at the Shangri - La No.)
U.S. aircraft carrier had for days among the outer guard duty, fleet and down a much - needed rest, but to the hotly contested, take turns using the returned backward rest fourth was on Nov. 27, with the fleet;While Halsey and McCain here Friday to succeed Spruance and Mitchell, commanding the U.S. fleet aircraft carriers and fast, the fleet was again renamed as the Third Fleet
the Essex contingent is the third in 29 December to Leyte for repairs - - June 1 the Essex contingent is the third in 29 December to Leyte for repairs - - June 1 . arrived on 4 June, typhoon Connie (Connie) in the fury of Typhoon in the waters to the east of Okinawa.Since Halsey initially employ error avoidance path, plus McCain Delay In Approval of a first contingent of free movement, so that the first contingent of all aircraft carriers are all injured, fortunately without loss of life through large
10 on the first and fourth brigade withdrew back to Leyte, arriving on the 13th.and the u. s. military on Tuesday, two basic occupied Okinawa 1 July, the Third Fleet from the port of departure, to raid the Japanese mainland 1 July, the Third Fleet from the port of departure, to raid the Japanese mainland .
Essex still remaining in the third division, the ship has the flagship peer Randolph Road, Ticonderoga, Monterey and Bataan, No, No, brigade by Bergen in command of a fleet at Okinawa on 8 Essex still remaining in the third division, the ship has the flagship peer Randolph Road, Ticonderoga, Monterey and Bataan, No, No, brigade by Bergen in command of a fleet at Okinawa on 8 . offshore rendezvous, then on its way from Tokyo offshore rendezvous, then on its way from Tokyo .
airstrikes after the attack fleet sailed north - east, are to be displayed on Nov. 13 attacks in northern Honshu and Hokkaido, but due to poor weather delayed 14 July and 15 August, when the weather is fine, the fleet to attack aggressively, to B - 29 bombing attack from a distance of the target;Compared to the Okinawa campaign, the Japanese resisted slightly, only a small amount of combat aircraft are launched, and were downing 14 July and 15 August, when the weather is fine, the fleet to attack aggressively, to B - 29 bombing attack from a distance of the target;Compared to the Okinawa campaign, the Japanese resisted slightly, only a small amount of combat aircraft are launched, and were downing .
Fleet air attacks on the City side chamber and Hakodate, sinking an Orange No., and Liu was wounded, and dozens of the transports were sunk or damaged by aircraft and car ferry, to stop the Japanese coal southward;U.S. and British battleships shelled the coast then the same day in the big factories 16 fleet to sea on the oil, and with the British aircraft carrier (37) is incorporated into the U.S. military task force rendezvoused with
17 - 18 June, the fleet again during a raid on the Gulf of Tonkin 17 - 18 June, the fleet again during a raid on the Gulf of Tonkin . debut is in poor weather conditions, the raid was ineffective;weather the following day a little fleet to attack immediately, and focus on attacking Nagato;She underwent a final Yorktown was wounded and thought to have been sunk by air attacks debut is in poor weather conditions, the raid was ineffective;weather the following day a little fleet to attack immediately, and focus on attacking Nagato;She underwent a final Yorktown was wounded and thought to have been sunk by air attacks .
fleet sailed southwest Japan, from 21 to 22 June 2007 on the oil fleet sailed southwest Japan, from 21 to 22 June 2007 on the oil . July 24th, 25th and 28th, the British aircraft carrier fleet to the bombing of the Inland Sea and Kure - shi, concentrated attacks on the remaining Japanese warships, in a single sortie on 24 of the fleet will number up to 1, 747 sortie and sunk the Ise, the People's Republic of China on Taiwan, hazel, Ligen, Amagi, No, No, No. Lake is the Iwaki's hand and Izumo No. No.;Ge wounded city No, No, No and No.
Seahawks northward on July 31 the fleet to sea on typhoon avoidance, in early August in the sealift Seahawks northward on July 31 the fleet to sea on typhoon avoidance, in early August in the sealift . nimitz intercepted intelligence at this time, refer to the Japanese army to the north of Honshu is staging suicide aircraft and troops, in an effort to breakthrough the American lines, to the landing of the B - 29 bases in the Marianas, and orders the fleet to attack immediately.As fleet as part of the Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, the atomic bomb on August 6 in exploded over Hiroshima
8 fleet of northern honshu of airports;On the same day the Soviet Union officially declared war upon Japan 8 fleet of northern honshu of airports;On the same day the Soviet Union officially declared war upon Japan . 9 in Japan dropped atomic bombs on Nagasaki Fat;while the fleet is on 9 and 10 again on Honshu, raid, destroy more than 251 of the bomber, and injured another 141 with the aid of the Japanese counterattack finally shattered 9 in Japan dropped atomic bombs on Nagasaki Fat;while the fleet is on 9 and 10 again on Honshu, raid, destroy more than 251 of the bomber, and injured another 141 with the aid of the Japanese counterattack finally shattered .
11 fleet to sea on the oil;At this time, Japan began to consider surrender terms on 12 11 fleet to sea on the oil;At this time, Japan began to consider surrender terms on 12 . avoidance Typhoon fleet, again from Dec 13 to 15 air strikes on Tokyo avoidance Typhoon fleet, again from Dec 13 to 15 air strikes on Tokyo .
noon of July 15, Emperor Hirohito announced the Japanese surrender, the fleet will be terminated on the day of the second wave of air strikes, but continue to stop the approaching fleet of noon of July 15, Emperor Hirohito announced the Japanese surrender, the fleet will be terminated on the day of the second wave of air strikes, but continue to stop the approaching fleet of ., manufactured by Nikkiso Co., Ltd., Aug. 20, the inward redeployment of the Essex fourth detachment;Sunday and was awarded a Presidential Unit Commendation Ribbon Presidential Unit Citation), a celebration of the ships and crews from 1943 to 1945 for service in the
27, Halsey ordered part Chestier to Sagami Bay to anchor, but the carrier remained off the coast guard, and sent aircraft to scout inland, while searching the camp.Later aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Tonkin gathered outside 2 September, the representative of Japan in missouri number sign, like the Essex ship flying demonstrations on No. 5 Missouri
Essex powered up the nearly 1,000 passengers, en route to Bremerton, Washington's Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the same day, and into a port of the other;She is also the first post - war repatriation of a US naval ship with Essex powered up the nearly 1,000 passengers, en route to Bremerton, Washington's Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the same day, and into a port of the other;She is also the first post - war repatriation of a US naval ship with . omnibus of World War II, the Essex total of 68 times, who has been involved in hostilities;Ship on the fleet shot down 1, 531 faces an uphill battle, and still frame 800 has not yet been determined;Meanwhile the sinking of a ship or a hammer 419 omnibus of World War II, the Essex total of 68 times, who has been involved in hostilities;Ship on the fleet shot down 1, 531 faces an uphill battle, and still frame 800 has not yet been determined;Meanwhile the sinking of a ship or a hammer 419 .
5 5.

Retired Preliminary Reconstruction

Essex did not recover after its return voyage, has been berthed at Bremerton Essex did not recover after its return voyage, has been berthed at Bremerton . due to post - war U. S. military drop in funding, and peacetime and without production of vessels in service, the Essex a fu yili, a Navy ready to
decommissioned on 9 January 1947, the Essex retired, placed on the reserve, and with the other ships continued with its sister ship in Bremerton decommissioned on 9 January 1947, the Essex retired, placed on the reserve, and with the other ships continued with its sister ship in Bremerton . parked at which point the navy is preparing to refit the Essex class, improve the ship performance, and can jump jet, in order to prolong its service life parked at which point the navy is preparing to refit the Essex class, improve the ship performance, and can jump jet, in order to prolong its service life .
"this and that - - later SCB - 27A "this and that - - later SCB - 27A . rebuilt in 1947 was refitted Navy first Oriskany, the People's Republic of Chinaand then rebuilt the Essex and Wasp rebuilt in 1947 was refitted Navy first Oriskany, the People's Republic of Chinaand then rebuilt the Essex and Wasp .
Essex in 1948, which was established on 1 September in dry dock in Bremerton, revised in 1951 and was completed on Jan. 16, the same day again served in the Korean War had begun six months time how time how .

Korean War

First Cruise

return to active service, the Essex mainly in the US west coast shakedown return to active service, the Essex mainly in the US west coast shakedown . 1951 on 26 June, the Essex left for the United States, on 8 August via Pearl Harbor, Japan, the Korean War for the first time a cruise 1951 on 26 June, the Essex left for the United States, on 8 August via Pearl Harbor, Japan, the Korean War for the first time a cruise .
8 People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, Essex as she left Yokosuka, heading for the rendezvous of the enemy, but at 21 on Friday as a typhoon (Typhoon Marge, Marge blows, the ship once more due to big wave. this means the pitch of 25 degrees, slightly damaged the deck 22 , Essex with No. 77 of the task force (Task Force 77), and served as the flagship offering of their peers, a boxer,No good man Richard and the New Jersey
earlier drawdown of troops attempted to cut off the railway air power on the ground, eventually cutting the volunteers of the replenishment, transport costs and prevent its propulsion earlier drawdown of troops attempted to cut off the railway air power on the ground, eventually cutting the volunteers of the replenishment, transport costs and prevent its propulsion . since cutting the poor outcome of the railway, Matthew Bunker Ridgway, Jr., ordered a strangulation during Operation), to cut off North Korea's highway, and attack its centralized places (such as bridges, tunnels etc.
action has thus been shown that began more than two months action has thus been shown that began more than two months . Essex's fleet was then immediately added, and the other aircraft on the night of the bombing, at the same time support the american ships shelling Wonsan Essex's fleet was then immediately added, and the other aircraft on the night of the bombing, at the same time support the american ships shelling Wonsan .
But U.S. air interdiction effortsNorth Korean troops and volunteers can be fast and repair the road;And along the way to the arrangement of the anti - aircraft guns, the Americans suffered;And roads of the crater is not associated with a transport convoy to stop, to really break the ground transportation 25 August, the Air Force sent B - 29 bombing and Rajin 25 August, the Air Force sent B - 29 bombing and Rajin .
due to the Air Force's F - 86 if there is no way to cover long distances, the Essex sent 11 rack 12 rack and F9F F2H dummy but were not experienced MiG - 15, due to the Air Force's F - 86 if there is no way to cover long distances, the Essex sent 11 rack 12 rack and F9F F2H dummy but were not experienced MiG - 15, . 16 September, an emergency landing in the Essex F2H - time accident, at landing after leaping, flying on the deck of the triple torpedo net, on the fore deck landing again and hit on the starboard side of the preliminary takeoff of the aircraft, setting off an explosion that killed three people, four people were missing and 16 people have been injured.
20 with minor damage to the ship body, a suspension of U.S. action, strangling, the Navy would target, then cut off the railway, and reduction in close support, a concentrated attack force the previous day, just off the Essex fleet, en route to Yokosuka for repairs, and arrived Nov. 21
1 October, she left Yokosuka, Essex, in March with the fleet, continuing to shut off the North of the railway across the Antietam 1 October, she left Yokosuka, Essex, in March with the fleet, continuing to shut off the North of the railway across the Antietam . 15 15 .
was joining the fleet on 29, according to the Essex Clark and Major - General of the Army intelligence, sent eight A - 1 assault in Jiashan County - - a meeting of the Workers' Party members,Kill the 144 members and 376 soldiers was joining the fleet on 29, according to the Essex Clark and Major - General of the Army intelligence, sent eight A - 1 assault in Jiashan County - - a meeting of the Workers' Party members,Kill the 144 members and 376 soldiers . 31 Essex returned to Yokosuka for repairs - - in November and is due to arrive in 31 Essex returned to Yokosuka for repairs - - in November and is due to arrive in .
4 to 11 November, the Essex entered the shipyard for maintenance and a stint on 4 to 11 November, the Essex entered the shipyard for maintenance and a stint on . 12 Essex - yet again - - the battle to keep alive its flagship Richard rendezvous, No good 12 Essex - yet again - - the battle to keep alive its flagship Richard rendezvous, No good .
fleet continue to cut off North Korea's railway network, and the supply of air close support, and support to the outside of Wonsan in american ships fleet continue to cut off North Korea's railway network, and the supply of air close support, and support to the outside of Wonsan in american ships . 12 December, the Essex went on to Yokosuka for repairs - - August 14 12 December, the Essex went on to Yokosuka for repairs - - August 14 .
arrived December 15 to 25 October, the Essex left Yokosuka vacation,occasionally with other aircraft carriers trained arrived December 15 to 25 October, the Essex left Yokosuka vacation,occasionally with other aircraft carriers trained . 26 on the Essex departure, on September 28 with the fleet, and Antietam, and again entered the war No. Valley Forge, No. peers
fleet of tasks still remain, and continuing to shut off the North Korean railway throughout 1952 fleet of tasks still remain, and continuing to shut off the North Korean railway throughout 1952 . on Feb. 1, the Essex again to Yokosuka for repairs - - a meeting with
1952 on Feb. 18, the Essex, Antietam, and No. No. left Yokosuka, to rendezvous with the fleet on 20 PHIL # was recently added to the fleet was dispersed by PHIL # was recently added to the fleet was dispersed by .
fleet attack cut off Wonsan to instead focus on all of the railway, and attack the plateau county,On the East and Hungnam area of railroad crossing almost paralyzed North Eastern Railway As fleet attack cut off Wonsan to instead focus on all of the railway, and attack the plateau county,On the East and Hungnam area of railroad crossing almost paralyzed North Eastern Railway As . 5 March Essex to draw a portion of the aircraft was moved to Valley Forge Road, and then returned to Yokosuka for repairs - - to arrive in China on the Essex 5 March Essex to draw a portion of the aircraft was moved to Valley Forge Road, and then returned to Yokosuka for repairs - - to arrive in China on the Essex .
11 as they returned from a trip, with stops in Pearl Harbor, to San Diego on 25 came back in 11 as they returned from a trip, with stops in Pearl Harbor, to San Diego on 25 came back in .

Secondary Cruise

After the repatriation of the Essex port at rest After the repatriation of the Essex port at rest . 16 June 1952, Essex set out for San Diego, for a second Korean cruise.But the Essex not directly to Japan but at first to Subic Bay in the Philippines
July 18 - 24 June, the Essex and south of the Philippine Sea cruise in Taiwan Strait patrol with No.;During the 20th day, Duncan with the USS Duncan, DDR - 874) from Essex to supplement oil, the steering gear malfunctions, crashing into the USS Essex side, causing slight damage to 26 on the Essex arrived in Yokosuka, conducted repairs 26 on the Essex arrived in Yokosuka, conducted repairs .
filed in the Japan Patent Office on Jul. 29, 2008, Essex as she left Yokosuka, heading for the rendezvous of the fleet, arriving on August 1, there is still good and boxer Richard No. No. At this time the Navy started instead with the attack attack .
the important industrial facilities in North Korea on Dec. 6, No. boxer due to accidental fire, the Essex sent helicopters that drowning officers 18 and 19 December,fleet hoping to avoid the typhoon Typhoon Helen (Karen) to vacate the theater 18 and 19 December,fleet hoping to avoid the typhoon Typhoon Helen (Karen) to vacate the theater .
20 August, the Essex and Princeton respectively dispatched No. 43 and 62 aircraft, the Air Force and Marine Corps units, during a raid on the west coast border Nanyang in Namyang - ni) of the supply dumps, a number of buildings destroyed during the two - ship fleet happened down the MiG - 15, but did not start a firefight on 29 happened down the MiG - 15, but did not start a firefight on 29 .
Essex sent another fleet, the Air Force and other allied air strikes Pyongyang Essex sent another fleet, the Air Force and other allied air strikes Pyongyang . 1 September, the Essex and Princeton No sent two waves of aircraft,Ende attack to the county border of Aoji Oil Refinery (refinery), will be almost completely destroyed;No boxer then sent a fleet raid Munsan () of the steelworks, and industrial facilities of Chongjin 1 September, the Essex and Princeton No sent two waves of aircraft,Ende attack to the county border of Aoji Oil Refinery (refinery), will be almost completely destroyed;No boxer then sent a fleet raid Munsan () of the steelworks, and industrial facilities of Chongjin .
, due to the proximity to the Soviet border, there is almost no change in the deployment of anti - aircraft guns, a U.S. airstrike on 4 has been a marked increase in the effect of the Essex boxer with No. with a return to Yokosuka for repairs - - in December 1999 in
on 16 September, trying to make a break for the Essex found the port catapult malfunction, requiring replacement parts on 16 September, trying to make a break for the Essex found the port catapult malfunction, requiring replacement parts . awaiting parts arrived in japan on the front, the Essex to the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, Hong Kong and on the 20th and the rendezvous of the fleet, and a stint of duty;At this time the odd Shaggy was joining the fleet on the Essex awaiting parts arrived in japan on the front, the Essex to the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, Hong Kong and on the 20th and the rendezvous of the fleet, and a stint of duty;At this time the odd Shaggy was joining the fleet on the Essex .
21 heading for Sasebo, arriving on the 24th, to start repairing the catapult 21 heading for Sasebo, arriving on the 24th, to start repairing the catapult . 27 September Essex again from Hong Kong, June 28 27 September Essex again from Hong Kong, June 28 .
rendezvous with the fleet on 1 October, the Essex was revised as an attack aircraft carrier, the sheer number of CVA - 9 rendezvous with the fleet on 1 October, the Essex was revised as an attack aircraft carrier, the sheer number of CVA - 9 . 5 on the Essex attack convoys in Huaiyang County 5 on the Essex attack convoys in Huaiyang County .
8, Navy and Air Force bombers again Joint Operations, the bombing of the plateau county of antiaircraft gun emplacements and railway facilities 8, Navy and Air Force bombers again Joint Operations, the bombing of the plateau county of antiaircraft gun emplacements and railway facilities . B - 29 's took the lead as the air bombardment, destroying several ground anti - aircraft guns;Then look again at the subsequent naval bombers attacking B - 29 's took the lead as the air bombardment, destroying several ground anti - aircraft guns;Then look again at the subsequent naval bombers attacking .
because of ground air defense forces in the first knocked out, no U.S. aircraft losses on 9 October, the Seventh Fleet commander Lieutenant General Clark ordered the fleet to begin for the Cherokee (Cherokee) 8.00 attack and close support;on the day the Essex, Princeton and odd Shaggy No airstrikes were tenth army (X Corps) of infantry mortars out of range and replenishment;Nov. 24, the Essex man with richard again raid the Huishan County
1 November the Essex to Yokosuka for repairs - - a meeting with Essex at Yokosuka 1 November the Essex to Yokosuka for repairs - - a meeting with Essex at Yokosuka . No respite on 12 December, on the 13th.
16 departure duty with the fleet on the Essex, and in 17 and Oriskany No attack in the border city of Chongjin.Qi Sha Ji Zhcu Temmoku No attacking People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, the Essex attack Shaggy with odd numbers on the same day at hoeryong city People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, the Essex attack Shaggy with odd numbers on the same day at hoeryong city .
Oriskany No 371,835 F9F, a fleet of 45 miles (72 kilometers) outside the seven Soviet MiG - 15, and a firefight, shot down three Oriskany No 371,835 F9F, a fleet of 45 miles (72 kilometers) outside the seven Soviet MiG - 15, and a firefight, shot down three . 20 on the Essex port catapult failure again, but continued on duty on 22 20 on the Essex port catapult failure again, but continued on duty on 22 .
Essex with an odd number (Jin Sha airstrikes, which were part of the shangganling battle, destroyed several army mortars out of range of artillery Essex with an odd number (Jin Sha airstrikes, which were part of the shangganling battle, destroyed several army mortars out of range of artillery . 24 Essex withdrew back to Yokosuka for maintenance, to 26 24 Essex withdrew back to Yokosuka for maintenance, to 26 .
arrived on 6 December, the Essex completed repair,January 8 - rendezvous of the fleet, as the last installment of the Korean War battle arrived on 6 December, the Essex completed repair,January 8 - rendezvous of the fleet, as the last installment of the Korean War battle . 9 a.m. raid on the Essex County in the Nova Training (Rong - ri, the railway network, and in the afternoon during a raid on the city;No good man Richard bombed the border town of Musan iron mills;Oriskany is No airstrikes Huishan County
fleet continues as Cherokee attacks, but on 21 as Cherokee attacks of Navy aircraft hit a target "by mistake with the friendly armies to attack after having been suspended only in March to restore the Essex fleet continues as Cherokee attacks, but on 21 as Cherokee attacks of Navy aircraft hit a target "by mistake with the friendly armies to attack after having been suspended only in March to restore the Essex . etc in 27 December cut the railway network was again changed, to 30 a further day of strikes and Rajin etc in 27 December cut the railway network was again changed, to 30 a further day of strikes and Rajin .
because of ground fighting increased, and by the Essex and began to strengthen the close support because of ground fighting increased, and by the Essex and began to strengthen the close support . 1953 Jan. 10, the Essex to leave the war zone, on the 13th before returning to Yokosuka, returning ready
6 February, the Essex returned to Bremerton for repair, the conclusion of the second Korean cruise. Then, no involvement in the korean

Pacific Fleet

After the repatriation of the Essex stay After the repatriation of the Essex stay . the West Coast of the United States on 27 July 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement signed the West Coast of the United States on 27 July 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement signed .
1 December, the Essex again en route to the Western Pacific cruise garrison and successively and Wasp, Princeton No, Shaggy. No, no. No. Tarawa and the Philippine Sea and the like, and the Philippines in the South China Sea drills 1954 Mar. 13, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu
soon France due to unfavorable war, on 4 April at the request of the U.S. president Dwight Eisenhower sent military intervention;And then the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Radford suggested the aircraft orders at this time the Essex Wasp and the Philippines;No. the boxer is at the beginning of April to replace Wasp;Three ship immediately intensified drills from time to time to raid the Vietcong
Dien Bien Phu on 7 May eventually fell under its control;Eisenhower in Britain's opposition, also inadvertently sent troops to Vietnam Dien Bien Phu on 7 May eventually fell under its control;Eisenhower in Britain's opposition, also inadvertently sent troops to Vietnam . Essex of the resumption of daily policing, in 1954 to 12 July 1954 Essex of the resumption of daily policing, in 1954 to 12 July 1954 .
returned to San Diego on 3 November, the Essex again, to the western Pacific cruise returned to San Diego on 3 November, the Essex again, to the western Pacific cruise . 1955 on Jan. 18, the People's Liberation Army attacked the Yijiangshan Island
on 8 February, the government's decision to withdraw from the Dachen Island, Essex, Yorktown, Hornet, odd number Shaggy and USS Midway on the Taiwan Strait in support of the Essex on 8 February, the government's decision to withdraw from the Dachen Island, Essex, Yorktown, Hornet, odd number Shaggy and USS Midway on the Taiwan Strait in support of the Essex . 3 month trip to Bangkok, on 21 June, returning to Alameda, and uninstall 3 month trip to Bangkok, on 21 June, returning to Alameda, and uninstall .
7 months the Essex regiment north to Bremerton Puget Sound shipyard,SCB - 125 were rebuilt, additional angled flight deck and fore 7 months the Essex regiment north to Bremerton Puget Sound shipyard,SCB - 125 were rebuilt, additional angled flight deck and fore . closed on 3 January 1956, the Essex completed renovation, re - joined the Pacific Fleet, and remained on the West Coast closed on 3 January 1956, the Essex completed renovation, re - joined the Pacific Fleet, and remained on the West Coast .
on July 16, 1956 to 1957 on Jan. 26, the Essex to the western Pacific cruise, and went to the University of Kobe, Sasebo, and Subic Bay Naval later the Essex will be transferred to the Atlantic Fleet later the Essex will be transferred to the Atlantic Fleet .
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Atlantic Fleet

On 21 June 1957, Essex set out for San Diego, traveled to Florida in the Houkou new homeport Naval Station Canal On 21 June 1957, Essex set out for San Diego, traveled to Florida in the Houkou new homeport Naval Station Canal . due to requirements of rebuilding after the Essex through the panama canal, the detour to Cape Horn, Chile, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 1 August, arriving in a new homeport due to requirements of rebuilding after the Essex through the panama canal, the detour to Cape Horn, Chile, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 1 August, arriving in a new homeport .
3 September to 12 October, the Essex participated in NATO naval exercises as a large - scale counterattack during Operation 3 September to 12 October, the Essex participated in NATO naval exercises as a large - scale counterattack during Operation .) in addition to the Essex, the U.S. military also dispatched intrepid, Wasp, Tarawa, Pequod, Fras,Saratoga, Iowa and No.;Britain dispatched HMS Ark Royal, Eagle and HMS Bulwark R08)
simulation exercise, defensive gap;Although Essex still as an attack aircraft carrier, but mounted for ASW of S - 2F and HUP - 2 helicopters simulation exercise, defensive gap;Although Essex still as an attack aircraft carrier, but mounted for ASW of S - 2F and HUP - 2 helicopters . exercises after the Essex returned to homeport exercises after the Essex returned to homeport .
1958 on 2 February, the Essex's first Mediterranean cruise, and joined the 6th Fleet in the Western Mediterranean 1958 on 2 February, the Essex's first Mediterranean cruise, and joined the 6th Fleet in the Western Mediterranean . later NATO held green cobra during Operation Green Cobra naval exercises, and participated in the process of the Essex during the Essex later NATO held green cobra during Operation Green Cobra naval exercises, and participated in the process of the Essex during the Essex .
visited Genoa, Naples, Cannes, Barcelona and Palma visited Genoa, Naples, Cannes, Barcelona and Palma . exercises after the Essex to the east of the Mediterranean, and visited several ports in Greece,including Suda Bay (the Bay, located in northwestern Crete), Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Athens exercises after the Essex to the east of the Mediterranean, and visited several ports in Greece,including Suda Bay (the Bay, located in northwestern Crete), Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Athens .
on 14 July, the Lebanese crisis, the Essex was stationed south of Athens, Piraeus, on 14 July, the Lebanese crisis, the Essex was stationed south of Athens, Piraeus, .

Lebanon Crisis With Jinmen Bombardment

On 14 July 1958, Iraq July 14 revolution, pro - Western Hashemite dynasty was overthrown and the Republic of Iraq to the founding of the On 14 July 1958, Iraq July 14 revolution, pro - Western Hashemite dynasty was overthrown and the Republic of Iraq to the founding of the . Arab nationalist movement in Lebanon, have sparked a political crisis Arab nationalist movement in Lebanon, have sparked a political crisis .
early in previous years, the Lebanese Christian factions and Islamic factions, has been whether to join the leading joint Arab republic while rattling early in previous years, the Lebanese Christian factions and Islamic factions, has been whether to join the leading joint Arab republic while rattling . feared the spread of the revolution, pro - Christian faction of the Lebanese President Chamoun to america for help, so if the regime does not guarantee feared the spread of the revolution, pro - Christian faction of the Lebanese President Chamoun to america for help, so if the regime does not guarantee .
US President Eisenhower immediately promised Xia Meng, and ordered U.S. troops landed in Beirut, Lebanon;blue bat during Operation Blue Bat deployed) therefore July 15 on the morning of Oct. 4, is moored on the Essex to emergency preparedness, and in the helicopter back to shore, and the officers and men, but to leave Essex after the application of 27 officers and 81 sailors from the warship return in full and on time, Greece staying
5: 00 p.m., i.e., Xia Meng distress after 27 hours, the first batch of 1 700 Marines in Beirut lands to the south, it only took an hour to take control of the whole city;while the Essex to the landing period, have been deployed to the FJ3 and F2H garrison revolution in the air while the rest of Jordan, King Hussein of Jordan revolution in the air while the rest of Jordan, King Hussein of Jordan .
toward London for help, British troops landed in Amman toward London for help, British troops landed in Amman . mobilize immediate support British troops nearby, but only 200 people on 17 pioneer landing, plus Israel refuse to lend to British military airport, which allowed the British to no air cover;Reviews in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps of the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China, as the last parachute and landed in the middle, has invested approximately 8,000 - man Army with 6, 000 Marines
Eisenhower first pressuring Israel to open the airport to the British, then, the Essex and later to the U.S. S. Saratoga patrolling aircraft sent to Jordan, under the guise of follow - up to the landing of the 2, 200 sailors 20 around Beirut to the United States is completed;On the same day Wasp by - prods. by Maria Hai rushed
Essex to leave Lebanon, arriving Naples rested Essex to leave Lebanon, arriving Naples rested . on 11 August, King Hussein granted domestic Bedouin tribes pledge allegiance, the British began to withdraw from Jordanian;And Lebanon in September after the election, pro - Christian of Fuad Shihab, who assumed the presidency, the crisis is winding down on 11 August, King Hussein granted domestic Bedouin tribes pledge allegiance, the British began to withdraw from Jordanian;And Lebanon in September after the election, pro - Christian of Fuad Shihab, who assumed the presidency, the crisis is winding down .
25 October, all U.S. troops out of Lebanon Essex arrived in Naples on the day, the PLA bombarded Jinmen, Far East Tension is mounting again Essex arrived in Naples on the day, the PLA bombarded Jinmen, Far East Tension is mounting again .
the Essex though belonging to the Atlantic Fleet, he was transferred to the Western Pacific on april 25, via the Suez Canal to cruise in Taiwan Strait, in about two weeks left to join the Seventh Fleet the Essex though belonging to the Atlantic Fleet, he was transferred to the Western Pacific on april 25, via the Suez Canal to cruise in Taiwan Strait, in about two weeks left to join the Seventh Fleet . 10 - month crisis is winding down, on 3 October Essex set out for Subic Bay, via Singapore, Colombo, and Cape of Good Hope to Rio de Janeiro, on 17 November in Shimei Bay came back in 10 - month crisis is winding down, on 3 October Essex set out for Subic Bay, via Singapore, Colombo, and Cape of Good Hope to Rio de Janeiro, on 17 November in Shimei Bay came back in .

Eisenhower's Eleven Mearby

1959 August 7, the Essex again to Mediterranean duty 1959 August 7, the Essex again to Mediterranean duty . 3 December to 22 December, Eisenhower began its eleven mearby (Eleven - nation goodwill tour 3 December to 22 December, Eisenhower began its eleven mearby (Eleven - nation goodwill tour .
Eisenhower first flying visit, which took place in Rome, Italy and the Vatican, and then to Ankara, Turkey, in Karachi, Pakistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan, India, New Delhi, Tehran, Iran and Athens, Greece Athens Eisenhower first flying visit, which took place in Rome, Italy and the Vatican, and then to Ankara, Turkey, in Karachi, Pakistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan, India, New Delhi, Tehran, Iran and Athens, Greece Athens . access, Eisenhower will be in Des Moines, the USS Des Moines, CA - 134) to North Africa,body for another helicopter to Tunisia as a two - hour visit, and then by the heavy cruiser to Toulon, France
is the protection of the president to safety at sea, the Navy planned the monsoon during Operation Monsoon) is the protection of the president to safety at sea, the Navy planned the monsoon during Operation Monsoon) . when in the Mediterranean of the Essex was included in the convoy, and serves as the mission of the Media Centre when in the Mediterranean of the Essex was included in the convoy, and serves as the mission of the Media Centre .
legitimate access at the start of the southern French city of Frejus Malpasset Dam (Malpasset arch dam burst due to heavy rains, inundating the valleys and villages in the western half of Frejus legitimate access at the start of the southern French city of Frejus Malpasset Dam (Malpasset arch dam burst due to heavy rains, inundating the valleys and villages in the western half of Frejus . Essex first sailed to the local rescue,Eisenhower arrived in Athens to be adde immediately before a convoy to Essex first sailed to the local rescue,Eisenhower arrived in Athens to be adde immediately before a convoy to .
Eisenhower arrived in Toulon after Essex of the resumption of daily policing, in 1960, on Feb. 26, before returning to homeport, later the Essex the end of the cruise to New York's Brooklyn shipyard in Silverlake, preparatory for antisubmarine aircraft carrier the end of the cruise to New York's Brooklyn shipyard in Silverlake, preparatory for antisubmarine aircraft carrier .
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ASW Aircraft Carrier

In 1960, on 8 March, the Essex was officially reorganized as part of the antisubmarine aircraft carrier, the sheer number of CVS - 9, in which the home harbour of the location in the Rhode Island Kun (tin Quonset Point Naval Base (In 1960, on 8 March, the Essex was officially reorganized as part of the antisubmarine aircraft carrier, the sheer number of CVS - 9, in which the home harbour of the location in the Rhode Island Kun (tin Quonset Point Naval Base (.) A (Publication Date: Sep. 6, the Essex headed into the North Atlantic, where he added - the alliance of the large - scale exercises
during the voyage, the Essex and the Royal Canadian Navy at sea named Haimo during Operation Sea Spray) exercises the entire during the voyage, the Essex and the Royal Canadian Navy at sea named Haimo during Operation Sea Spray) exercises the entire . Next September, the Essex, Shangri - La., U.S. S. Saratoga, the British HMS Ark Royal,Competitive God No HMS Hermes (R12) and other NATO warships, respectively in the Norwegian Sea and the Bay of Biscay, code - named Operation Sword, stabbing sword) of an anti - submarine exercise
exercises after the Essex visited Lisbon, and Naples, and then to the Indian Ocean to exercises after the Essex visited Lisbon, and Naples, and then to the Indian Ocean to . on 16 October, the Essex landed at Port Said Port Said), then on to the Suez Canal to Karachi on 16 October, the Essex landed at Port Said Port Said), then on to the Suez Canal to Karachi .
25 to Nov. 10,Essex and CENTO (Central Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Naval) (mainly) Pakistan Navy participated in the third code is fastened to the center of the action (Operation III) exercises later the Essex returned to the Mediterranean, with stops in Athens, and then with the French Navy as part of a jet during Operation Jet Stream) exercises later the Essex returned to the Mediterranean, with stops in Athens, and then with the French Navy as part of a jet during Operation Jet Stream) .
exercises exercises after the Essex via Barcelona and Gibraltar, from 13 to be on hand to Kun tin point exercises exercises after the Essex via Barcelona and Gibraltar, from 13 to be on hand to Kun tin point .

Bay Of Pigs

March 1961, the Essex were mounted, 200 marines, leaving Quinn to tin on travel to Cuba by sea, the Bay of Pigs landing March 1961, the Essex were mounted, 200 marines, leaving Quinn to tin on travel to Cuba by sea, the Bay of Pigs landing . is the story of Castro in 1959 and established a communist regime in Cuba;At this time the CIA wants to use part of the Cuban exile in the US, to overthrow the is the story of Castro in 1959 and established a communist regime in Cuba;At this time the CIA wants to use part of the Cuban exile in the US, to overthrow the .
17 17 . Cuban exile forces began to attack the U.S. has avoided direct intervention, as a result of the fighting, the Marines failed to ashore with a landing;while the Essex and only 19 days begin with limited air support, and sent the A - 1 to the beachhead, luring the antiaircraft fire, and protect the army in exile of the B - 26 bombers, but there are still several bomber was shot down in Cuba, four US volunteer pilots,
. eventually failed due to the Bay of Pigs invasion was kept secret, the Essex down soldiers are under strict orders from the secret eventually failed due to the Bay of Pigs invasion was kept secret, the Essex down soldiers are under strict orders from the secret .
after the end of the Essex April return after the end of the Essex April return . Essex respectively in July 1961 and 9 months in the West Atlantic cruise, and again in October 1962 to February of the North Atlantic Ocean, thought Third Berlin Crisis Preparedness Essex respectively in July 1961 and 9 months in the West Atlantic cruise, and again in October 1962 to February of the North Atlantic Ocean, thought Third Berlin Crisis Preparedness .
successively to Rotterdam,Scotland's Gretna and burgers to beach, and open for locals to visit the successively to Rotterdam,Scotland's Gretna and burgers to beach, and open for locals to visit the . 25 March 1962, the Essex entered the Brooklyn shipyard, made plans for a modernization of the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM II), in order to prolong the service life;Rebuilding was completed on September 25 25 March 1962, the Essex entered the Brooklyn shipyard, made plans for a modernization of the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM II), in order to prolong the service life;Rebuilding was completed on September 25 .

The Cuban Missile Crisis

In 1962, the United States had discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba, which may range and the eastern United States, threaten the continental United States to an event In 1962, the United States had discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba, which may range and the eastern United States, threaten the continental United States to an event . 10 months prior to the development of the Cuban missile crisis 10 months prior to the development of the Cuban missile crisis .
on October 19, President Kennedy decided that the blockade of Cuba, the Navy began to gather on Dec. 21, the Essex warships leave the port, heading for Cuban waters, and with the other warships in the Cuban 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) later narrowed to 500 miles (800 kilometers) under the blockade of the peripherals) warships leave the port, heading for Cuban waters, and with the other warships in the Cuban 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) later narrowed to 500 miles (800 kilometers) under the blockade of the peripherals) .
24 Kennedy announced the embargo against Cuba, and demanded the cessation of the construction of the base 10 in the morning when the day 24 Kennedy announced the embargo against Cuba, and demanded the cessation of the construction of the base 10 in the morning when the day .,Navy reconnaissance plane found. Two soviet cargo ships approaching the blockade, immediately sent the cruiser to intercept;Soon reconnaissance aircraft found a Soviet submarine, lurking on two cargo ships between
Essex immediately to intercept;Captain and dispatched all shipboard anti - submarine warfare aircraft with the helicopter, forcing the submarine surfaced, and otherwise may be cast as a cautionary depth charges;if, while rejecting a manoeuvre, the aircraft can attack both the rudder and propeller, then sent for boarding Essex immediately to intercept;Captain and dispatched all shipboard anti - submarine warfare aircraft with the helicopter, forcing the submarine surfaced, and otherwise may be cast as a cautionary depth charges;if, while rejecting a manoeuvre, the aircraft can attack both the rudder and propeller, then sent for boarding . later Soviet ships outside the blockade for a standstill message at later Soviet ships outside the blockade for a standstill message at .
25 imparted to Washington immediately ordered the Navy to 25 imparted to Washington immediately ordered the Navy to . Kennedy, If Soviet ships have surpassed their blockade, kamu tdk di ijinkan attack Kennedy, If Soviet ships have surpassed their blockade, kamu tdk di ijinkan attack .
25 on the Essex - based Spirit and the ship was intercepted by the Ladny, Bucharest, in Bucharest, but refused to allow U.S. troops boarding searched final Navy cargo ships that carry weapons without a permit to sail into the Cuban final Navy cargo ships that carry weapons without a permit to sail into the Cuban .
later Essex and Randolph No. Disappointed intercept tracking Soviet submarines on Feb. 26, the Soviet Union refused to halt construction of the missile base;the next day to the United States Navy submarine depth charges dropped warning, almost to the submarine captain
if launched a few days later, a "secret deal" between the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union agreed to build a missile defense site suspended if launched a few days later, a "secret deal" between the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union agreed to build a missile defense site suspended ., while the U.S. embargo crisis ends
. Essex on 14 November, returning to homeport Essex on 14 November, returning to homeport .

Follow - Up Cruise With The Apollo Program

1963 in January and February and May to July, the Essex left Kunming to tin on the offshore drilling 1963 in January and February and May to July, the Essex left Kunming to tin on the offshore drilling . October to 22 November, the Essex cruise to the Mediterranean, and again traverses the Suez Canal to Karachi, and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the middle of the sixth warship is fastened to the center of the action (Operation VI) exercises;participating countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and the UK October to 22 November, the Essex cruise to the Mediterranean, and again traverses the Suez Canal to Karachi, and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the middle of the sixth warship is fastened to the center of the action (Operation VI) exercises;participating countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and the UK .
exercises after the Essex via the Suez canal, to Naples for repairs - - in the 12 months to be on hand to Kun tin point exercises after the Essex via the Suez canal, to Naples for repairs - - in the 12 months to be on hand to Kun tin point . April 1964 to May, the Essex continued in Kunming to tin on the offshore drilling April 1964 to May, the Essex continued in Kunming to tin on the offshore drilling .
6 months, the Essex 312 mounted with the U.S. Naval Academy students, training to the North Atlantic, and visited the ports of Le Haure, Copenhagen, and Portsmouth, and then to the New England area as an anti - submarine exercise later in Pensacola of Lexington to the shipyard, and was replaced temporarily by the Essex training carrier for the post of later in Pensacola of Lexington to the shipyard, and was replaced temporarily by the Essex training carrier for the post of .
on July 20,Essex and the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic as part of a joint antisubmarine in August, with homeport tin point on July 20,Essex and the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic as part of a joint antisubmarine in August, with homeport tin point . Kun returned in January 1965, the Essex again for sea duty, and in March to assess the Houkou Kun returned in January 1965, the Essex again for sea duty, and in March to assess the Houkou .
pilots later Essex travelled to Guantanamo Bay, the annual parade (Operational Readiness Inspection), and then to Kingston, Jamaica, in April and returned to Kunming to tin on pilots later Essex travelled to Guantanamo Bay, the annual parade (Operational Readiness Inspection), and then to Kingston, Jamaica, in April and returned to Kunming to tin on . 6 months the Essex again mounted Naval Academy students, training to the Mediterranean, with NATO warships in the long term,Sept. 3
returned to Kunming to tin on 7 January 1966, the Essex entered the Boston shipyard overhaul and at a cost of about US $ returned to Kunming to tin on 7 January 1966, the Essex entered the Boston shipyard overhaul and at a cost of about US $. 10 June the Essex service was completed, to the Caribbean shakedown cruise, returning to homeport in August 10 June the Essex service was completed, to the Caribbean shakedown cruise, returning to homeport in August .
6 November the Essex nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, and the like in the offshore North Carolina 6 November the Essex nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, and the like in the offshore North Carolina . drills during the Essex conversion routes, preparatory to the tanker oil;In underwater of the nautilus, but through the Essex of destroyer escort, USS Essex and crashed through a body, leaving behind an eight - foot hole in the drills during the Essex conversion routes, preparatory to the tanker oil;In underwater of the nautilus, but through the Essex of destroyer escort, USS Essex and crashed through a body, leaving behind an eight - foot hole in the .
Nautilus surfaced immediately;rehearsal for immediate termination of the Essex to Nautilus surfaced immediately;rehearsal for immediate termination of the Essex to . arrived Thursday in Boston shipyard, was completed on December 28 arrived Thursday in Boston shipyard, was completed on December 28 .
maintenance after the Essex sea trial in coastal waters, then sailed back to its home port in Kunming during the tin on the maintenance after the Essex sea trial in coastal waters, then sailed back to its home port in Kunming during the tin on the . NASA had plans to to Essex for the Apollo 1 No of the aid flotilla, but Apollo 1 on 2 October 1967, Jan. 27 to the ground accidentally caught fire in the cabin, the three astronauts died, the plan has unravelled
on 29 May, the Essex left Kunming to tin on to a Scandinavian cruise exercises, via Portsmouth, spitzbergen, Rotterdam and Hamburg, then heading for the Mediterranean,visited Naples, Palermo, Valletta and Rota (Rota), on 22 September and returned to Kunming to tin on the 1968 on 29 May, the Essex left Kunming to tin on to a Scandinavian cruise exercises, via Portsmouth, spitzbergen, Rotterdam and Hamburg, then heading for the Mediterranean,visited Naples, Palermo, Valletta and Rota (Rota), on 22 September and returned to Kunming to tin on the 1968 . on Feb. 15, the Essex again to cruise the Mediterranean, and visited Naples, France Juan - Juan Harbor () and Valletta, and then to northern Europe, visiting Rotterdam, Hamburg and Portsmouth, on June 13 and returned to Kunming to tin on
July's successor as the Essex again into the factory for repair of Lexington as a training carrier, then prepare to begin recovering the Apollo 7 space capsule July's successor as the Essex again into the factory for repair of Lexington as a training carrier, then prepare to begin recovering the Apollo 7 space capsule . October 11, Apollo 7 blasts off successfully,In the next day in the Essex and 13 km north of the Atlantic ocean splashdown (), later pulled from the upper deck October 11, Apollo 7 blasts off successfully,In the next day in the Essex and 13 km north of the Atlantic ocean splashdown (), later pulled from the upper deck .
1969 - January 3, the Essex last departure of the cruise, to the Pensacola took over from Lexington as a training carrier for February 6, returned to Kunming to tin on 1969 - January 3, the Essex last departure of the cruise, to the Pensacola took over from Lexington as a training carrier for February 6, returned to Kunming to tin on . 3 months the Essex heading Boston Shipyard, preparatory ex - 3 months the Essex heading Boston Shipyard, preparatory ex - .
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Decommissioning And Dismantling

on June 30, 1969, Essex was decommissioned and joined the mothball fleet on June 30, 1969, Essex was decommissioned and joined the mothball fleet . 1973 on 1 June, the Essex society, and to 1, 660, sold for $50,000 to Disassemble 1973 on 1 June, the Essex society, and to 1, 660, sold for $50,000 to Disassemble .
1975 on 1 June, the Essex from Boston, towed to Kearny, New Jersey (Kearny) Disassemble 1975 on 1 June, the Essex from Boston, towed to Kearny, New Jersey (Kearny) Disassemble . Town Town.

Honors Obtained

In World War II in the Essex awarded by the President of the United States Army award, the Presidential Unit Citation and 13 battle stars during the Korean War and was awarded a Navy Unit Commendation (Navy) and four battle stars In World War II in the Essex awarded by the President of the United States Army award, the Presidential Unit Citation and 13 battle stars during the Korean War and was awarded a Navy Unit Commendation (Navy) and four battle stars . 9 9.