Unbeknownst to the Americans, the Japanese launched 24 twin-engine Yokosuka P1Y1 "Frances" bombers from Japan, over 1,300 miles away. Official U.S. Navy Photograph (photo At that time I was the First Lieutenant. Friday, 21 July 1961. Stormes (DD-780). Radio rooms were flooded. However, Randolph weathered the storm, but was unable, From Randolph's WWII cruise book: The Gangway. The crew is gone, electricity powered down, combustible fluids drained, weapons and essential equipment removed, while the ship is sealed for humidity control. Top, Randolph returning to Norfolk after loss of elevator. An Atlas launch vehicle propelled a Mercury spacecraft (Friendship (Base) and Musician 3rd Class Charles Apellonia (Accordion). Four U.S. Navy aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Group (CVG) 1 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-18) in 1951-52. The Smithsonian Channel's submarine docu-drama 'Hell Below' on August 5, 2018 recounted the apocalyptic cat and mouse game between B-59 and the Randolph group in an episode titled 'Cuban Crisis'. Remaining active off Japan until receiving word of the Japanese surrender on August 15. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-287672). USS Randolph (CVA-15) anchored off Barcelona, Spain, possibly Lawson Photograph Collection. 1, "Approaching U.S.A.," 1 December Sir Winston Churchill, who led Britain during its darkest hours, came aboard at Cannes, France. D. Ward Harrigan The collision ruptures a gasoline line on the carrier causing a flash fire which is extinguished in less than 5 minutes. Middle left: Randolph's new streamlined island during recommissioning. I have a biased interest with Randolph. As the tour boat passed the faded '15' on the superstructure, my father's face lit up and exclaimed, "IT IS THE RANDOLPH !!!" US Navy Photo. USS Randolph (CV-15) underway, probably in early 1945. However, a seaplane arriving seven hours later couldn't find him. attack on March 11th, 1945. Despite searches through the next day, two men were lost at sea. Russian painting by Valentin Pechatin depicting the surfacing of B-59 by the Randolph Task Group. by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 15 June 1945. Since the days of sail, crews coveted the distinction of serving as the flag ship. USS Waller USS Randolph underway with Carrier Air Group (CVG) 12, seen Randolph returned to Norfolk for repairs. VS-36 "Gray Wolves," and an SH-3A Sea King of HS-7 "Big Dippers" (this particular helicopter, [1] Two views of USS Randolph (CV-15), possibly taken in late AugustSeptember 1, 1 July 1953. After two days Randolph and the detachment joined the fleet off Iwo Jima to support US Marines during the invasion. July 1963, off the coast of Virginia. housing the aerological balloon room. 43k. in 1945. to launch a Regulus missile. In March 1959, Randolph was redesignated as an anti-submarine carrier (CVS-15). and Records Administration (NARA) photo, # 80-G-322066. The second US Navy ship to bear the name, she was named for Founding Father Peyton Randolph, president of the First Continental Congress. While navigating crisis after crisis, she maintained the fragile peace without firing a shot in anger. (DDE-466) is refueling from the oiler's starboard side, while USS Eaton The patrolling Hellcats had already shot down a snooping Japanese airplane when they observed two enemy destroyers racing toward the raft. "Gus" Grissom, pilot of the Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Aerial view of USS Randolph (CVA-15) underway at sea, circa in 1957.jpg 944 666; 406 KB. File name: CVA 15 647437-5-54, US Navy Photo, 5/8/54. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command Upper left: F6F Hellcats catapulting from Randolph. . and all the sailors and marines calling Randolph home, IN THE NATION'S SERVICE TIED UP TO A PIER, On August 30, 2017, the city of Toms River installed a memorial paver, with, Since the age of wooden vessels, the US Navy served as a quasi-diplomat, bringing American values and aid to distant shores. his Chief of Staff, Commodore Arleigh A. Burke, on the Flag Bridge of USS Randolph (CV-15), With honor decommissioning the Randolph on 9 Feb. 1969. Center: Johnson Space Center (JSC) They were brought aboard and taken to sickbay for medical evaluation. Planes from Randolph and other carriers had attacked Japanese factories Official US Navy photo (# USN 1061643), dated June 29, 1962. USS Randolph: The most famous aircraft carrier nobody heard of. (CVS-15), HMNB Portsmouth, 1966. Camouflage is Measure 32 Design 17A (I). This Randolph was unrecognizable from her World War II angular appearance. Denmark was a strict non-nuclear nation, but the government quietly allowed her American allies visitation rights knowing these vessels were nuclear capable. USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burns after Sir Winston Churchill salutes as he receives honors during a visit to USS Randolph OS2U Kingfisher catapulting from USS Astoria in 1944, Action report from USS Astoria May, 14, 1945. Typically a "Centurion" I would love to hear from Randolph sailors. Note the damage to the after flight deck of Randolph resulting from a kamikaze hit on 11 March 1945. Admiral Thomas Moorer, a WWII hero, passed command of the fleet to another WWII hero, Admiral Ephraim Holmes. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (# 80-G-468931). During the night of April 1st 1964, off the coast of Virginia, while launching and recovering planes, a fire broke out on the ship's Number 3 deck elevator. [] He had hand inscribed the attack date and ship name on one side NAVAL AND AIR ELEMENTS STOP SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT WILL However, the State Department had a dilemma on future port calls at Denmark. He is flanked by military medical officers. Welcome Aboard Card for USS Randolph (CV-15) celebrating 1945. Dippers" in attendance. Hitting the bottom of swells, Randolph would come to an abrupt stop, shuddering violently. On 20 February 1962 Lt Col John H. Glenn, Jr., USMC, became the first American Donna's father, Daniel Rosamonda, is in the third row. He pointed to the handsome figure of a Essex-Class carrier in the distance and stated it was the same type he served on. Randolph's radar detected a ship approaching fast on a collision course. Comb used all three of his cartridge starters one by one before the final starter fired up the engine. Stanley Svec. formation over USS Randolph (CVA-15), circa 1954. They were enclosed with the 5 October 1945 Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet letter FF39/S1, The fleet off Okinawa just finished dodging a Kamikaze raid as the cruiser USS Astoria received the most unlikeliest of orders; launch two Kingfisher seaplanes deep into Japanese territory for a rescue mission. 4 (MR-4) mission. Over the next three years, the carrier alternated between deployments to the Mediterranean and training on the East Coast. in Seattle. (anti-submarine) operations, September 1960. Nantahala, USS Randolph (CVS-15) as she prepares to depart Norfolk for PENDING DESIGNATION BY YOU OR A STATION IN THE TOKYO AREA FOR During the morning of May 14, 1945, 60 planes of Randolph's Group 12 were streaking over Japan's southern most island, Kyushu -- bombing, strafing, and rocketing Usa Airfield. USS Franklin Roosevelt and USS Forrestal reinforced the 6th Fleet. October 16, 1961 USS Randolph collides with the Liberian tanker Atlantic Viscountess 325 miles east of Charleston, SC. Robert L. Lawson This one? US Navy photograph Captain Nicholas Biddle was appointed commander of the Randolph on 11 July, and he took charge To further complicate global dynamics, four Soviet submarines were traversing into the Caribbean as a prelude to a larger Russian naval presence. The Hellcats pounced and the ship fled the area burning. Essex-class carriers were normally the most prestigious vessels in port. Furthermore, the Cairo airport was under daily attack. 36 (with three missiles) then deployed Official U.S. Navy photograph, NS021886. "USS Randolph (CVA-15) island. This was a much sexier ship, more capable, almost doubling her displacement to 47,000 tons. E-1B Tracer, BuNo 148139, modex AW725, VAW-12 "Bats" Det. By 1950 China had fallen to Communism, and US forces became embroiled in Korea, fighting a Communist invasion. Repair crews from USS Jason went to work with help from the Randolph sailors. flight boosted by the Mercury-Redstone vehicle. suborbital flight boosted by the Mercury-Redstone vehicle. Seaman Santos was shielded from the blast by the mailbags. just before entering Pearl Harbor on return trip from Japan'Some men from Fighting Squadron 16". The USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan on June 17, 2017. When a crew is placed on-board, the ship, maliciously, becomes a living thing. Either would have led to a catastrophic explosion. The Soviets found the Randolph's trip especially galling but were helpless to restrict her movements. and the capsule sank. One VB-12 Helldiver was damaged attacking a hangar. To preempt attacks, the fleet sporadically struck Kamikaze bases in Japan. (ARH-1) at Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands, 13 March 1945, showing damage to her after flight deck resulting National Archives and Records Administration, photo # 80-G-466973. Consequently her hull number was CV-15. probably taken during her shakedown cruise, November 1944. (light) (HMR(L)) 262 Det. his Chief of Staff, Commodore Arleigh A. Burke, on board USS Randolph (CV-15), off Okinawa The crew is gone, electricity powered down, combustible fluids drained, weapons and essential equipment removed, while the ship is sealed for humidity control. Off Cape Hatteras, Randolph rode nearly 100-foot waves, rolling side to side as much as 35 degrees. The mere appearance of Randolph would quell tension. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-5339). Mothballed fleet at Bayonne, NJ. On August 30, 2017, the city of Toms River installed a memorial paver, with dad's name, steps away from the Randolph's anchor. 1, No. At the press conference, after docking, Task Group R/Admiral Paul Hartman was asked if Randolph had nuclear weapons. Admiral Mitscher hoisted onto Randolph from USS Hickox after Enterprise was struck by Kamikaze, Admiral Mitscher and advisor Captain Arleigh Burke on Randolph's flag bridge, USS Bunker Hill on fire seen from Randolph, May 11, 1945. Calif., on 18 January 1945, showing alterations. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command The carriers Randolph and Coral Sea were participating in amphibious exercises in nearby Crete and were ideally suited for evacuating Americans from the war zone. President John F Kennedy was given three military options; (1) invade Cuba, (2) bomb the missile sites, or (3) a naval blockade of Cuba. There were no serious injuries on the carrier. A U.S. Navy Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk (BuNo 139941, modex L201) of Attack Problems and site related matters, E-mail Webmaster, This page was created by Paul Yarnall and is maintained by Fabio Pea, National Archives planning for the gathering began in 1960. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands. S-2D Tracker, BuNo 148742, modex AW32, VS-34 "Proud Tigers", Antisubmarine Atlantic, circa 19671968. In a scene out of a Hollywood action movie, the Kingfisher piloted by Comb, picked up Phegley, just as his engine sputtered to a stop. From April 4 to May 31, Randolph's engines were constantly running as the ship amassed an amazing 25,000 miles of travel -- the equivalent of sailing around the Earth -- as she darted around Okinawa. "The Naval Historical Center / of / The Department of the Navy / presents AS YOU HAVE BEEN VICTORIOUS IN WAR, I AM NOW TALKING TO ONE HUNDRED AND TEN THOUSAND PROSPECTIVE MILLIONAIRES This was also Churchill's first helicopter ride, which the former Prime Minister described as "exhilarating. Randolph's final tally included: 143 Japanese airplanes destroyed in dogfights, shipborne gunners shotdown an additional 4, another 71 on the ground during air strikes, and 87,000 tons of shipping sunk. The tanker's prow buried into the carrier. On 29 October 1956, Israel, Britain, and France invaded and captured the Suez Canal in Egypt. The prototype flew for the first time on 4 December 1952 and more than 1,000 S-2s were delivered by Grumman. The Piaseki HUP Retriever BuNo 147607 in the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola is identified as operating off USS Randolph in the early 1960s. Randolph directed the destroyer Stormes to execute an "emergency breakaway." 17 February 1945. USS Randolph (CV-15), Navy Day, 27 October 1945, Baltimore. and should be applied to the port side of stack (top after portion) and to the starboard side of structure COMPLETION OF A GREAT TASK X PLEASE SEND TO THE COMMANDERS OF THE FLEETS AND FORCES THROUGHOUT THE USS Randolph (CV-15). Pilot was CDR Ralph A. Embree, USN (USNA 1936), commanding officer of VB-12. The nearer board represents the flight deck, with the hangar deck board behind it. Michael's father-in-law, Elmer Menke, was one of the soldiers who came home from World War II aboard This was the the small-knit VF-11 was hit hard by the disaster, losing 47 men. However, in the post-war era a 6,700-ship navy is unaffordable. The attack killed 25 of her crew. Operation Jamboree was the first carrier airstrike on the Japanese homeland since the famed Doolittle raid, three years earlier. 13 crew aboard C-119G-FA, CP-23, c/n 10951, . The first Randolph was a These Kamikazes each carried a 1,700 pound bomb. Bottom right, Grumman Tracker on Randolph's #3 elevator circa 1962. FATE During the morning of May 14, 1945, 60 planes of Randolph's Group 12 were streaking over Japan's southern most island, Kyushu -- bombing, strafing, and rocketing Usa Airfield. The four aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean, including Randolph, gave President Dwight Eisenhower the upper hand. . Photo was taken circa 1951-1952, just after SCB-27A modernization, with Carrier Air Group 1 (CVG-1) aboard. Randolph paid with her dearest blood; losing 102 sailors and pilots since leaving Norfolk. his 15-minute 37-second suborbital space mission. The State Department readied another statement but was no longer required since Randolph's planned visit had ended and the ship sailed on. Identifiable aircraft are, left to right: BuNos Crisis. It's less than seven months since the ship's launching -- a feat thought impossible. 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