Dry power cat shots were performed with later models, too:

It's a combination of configuration/ weight and environmental factors (temperature, humidity, wind over deck), etc.

Yes, turns out that it was Burl Ives.

On 2/9/2021 at 2:16 AM, bies said:

Carrier operations on the deck of WW2 Essex Class - USS Shangri-La in year 1962, somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea.

 

With takeoffs and landings of the first, lightweight F-8A Crusaders being quite new, in service from 1957 (notice lector still calls it "F8U" along with the older Navy designation changed in the same 1962)

 

There are also A-4D Skyhawks light attack planes, F4D Skyray high altitude interceptors with huge lift to mass.

(Make sure you selected 1080P since video has great quality for 1962, year of Cuban missile crisis, it's way before Vietnam.)

 

 

 

Thanks for the video.  That was awesome.  We want that angled-deck, 2-steam-catapult equipped Essex-class carrier in DCS.  Shangri-La, Oriskany, Bon Homme Richard, Hancock, Lexington, Ticonderoga, and Intrepid.

BTW, it's A4D, not A-4D.  Those were A4D-2 or A4D-2N...A-4B or A-4C after 1962.  I think these were the A-4C with radar.  A(attack), 4D(4th attack model for the Navy by Douglas Corp, -2N(2nd sub-variant with Night capability radar added).  Like F4U-5N Corsair is F(Fighter), 4U (4th model of fighter for navy by Vought Corp, -5N (5th sub-variant, with radar added--night fighter).  Douglas had the AD Skyraider, A3D Skywarrior, A4D Skyhawk, F3D Skynight, and F4D Skyray...all in the late '50's and early 60's.  On top of that was the F4U, F6U, F7U, F8U, F2H, F3H, F4H, F6F, F7F, F8F, F9F, F11F, FJ, A2J, A3J, And I think that's why McNamara changed the whole system to something compatible with the Air Force system.

And similarly for the F-8 (F-8A thru F-8E):

F8U-1

F8U-1E

F8U-2

F8U-2N

F8U-2NE

The RF-8A was the F8U-1P.

The upgraded models logically never got any old Navy designations, as the retrofit-programme started after the re-naming in 1962.

As a fun fact and addition to what Andrew already wrote above:

There later was no A-4D, in order to avoid confusion with the earlier, initial Navy "A4D" designation.

Hence the skip from the A-4C (A4D-2N) to the A-4E (A4D-5). The A-4D-3 and A4D-4 were never built, but some technology and innovation was carried over into the -5.

So much for our little history lesson of the day.

and F4H was skipped in the phantom to not confuse with the F4H-1 

So hyped for the Crusaders.. Got Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam just to fly them.. although I fly Phantoms, Intruders, Corsair 2's. Here is the cockpit supposedly 

Slightly OT but that simulation (strike fighters )  is much better than its often given credit for btw.
Sure it can't compete with DCS in terms of FM and graphics, but it's got its strength in other areas 

and its far from arcade-ish. Survey sim is a better tag.
 

Regards,

Snappy

On 2/12/2021 at 1:30 PM, TLTeo said:

Interesting to see the Crusaders taking off in dry power. I guess it helps that they were flying clean.

At <> 240Kg and near zero drag for two pylons and 2 AIM-9 it wouldn't make much difference, I serviced the AIM-9B on Mirage IIIE for AdlA Dijon so I can make a good estimate...

On 3/10/2021 at 2:08 AM, R. Winters said:

So hyped for the Crusaders.. Got Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam just to fly them.. although I fly Phantoms, Intruders, Corsair 2's. Here is the cockpit supposedly 

Yeah, that... Now create a mission, unlimited fuel and amo, gun only vs Mig-17 and 21, you'll perfect your rolling cissors technic, I loved it!

On 3/10/2021 at 4:17 PM, Snappy said:

Slightly OT but that simulation (strike fighters )  is much better than its often given credit for btw.
Sure it can't compete with DCS in terms of FM and graphics, but it's got its strength in other areas 

and its far from arcade-ish. Survey sim is a better tag.
 

Regards,

Snappy

 

True and you can turn a Mirage F1 into a Rafale by changing its parameter for ToW, turn rate, climb rate etc, the level of cunstomisation achievable with this game is unequaled.

On 2/19/2021 at 5:29 AM, Bremspropeller said:

And similarly for the F-8 (F-8A thru F-8E):

 

F8U-1

F8U-1E

F8U-2

F8U-2N

F8U-2NE

 

The RF-8A was the F8U-1P.

The upgraded models logically never got any old Navy designations, as the retrofit-programme started after the re-naming in 1962.

 

As a fun fact and addition to what Andrew already wrote above:

There later was no A-4D, in order to avoid confusion with the earlier, initial Navy "A4D" designation.

Hence the skip from the A-4C (A4D-2N) to the A-4E (A4D-5). The A-4D-3 and A4D-4 were never built, but some technology and innovation was carried over into the -5.

 

So much for our little history lesson of the day.

2 minutes ago, TWC_SLAG said:

 

My squadron, VFP-62, flew the RF-8G.  The pilots always launched with afterburner.

Have we had any updates on the f8. This is by far the plane I been waiting for the most. Loved them since I was a small child.

I doubt we'll get anything in the way of substantial updates until after their Corsair is out the door.

This is one of the planes coming to DCS that I'm most interested in, but I wouldn't expect much on it for quite a while yet. Corsair isn't out of the door yet (which I'm also looking forward to), and we haven't heard too much about that one in a while either. So I'd think we'll probably get Corsair in at least a month, probably a few months, and then they'll get cracking on the F-8 more heavily.

So many great planes coming .  So little time to fly. (Sigh)

  Summer 2021 Dev Update: http://leatherneck-sim.com/2021/06/25/2021-summer-update/

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 Chance-Vought F-8J Crusader

 

Since our artists are busy with the Corsair,  our programmers have been working diligently on the Crusader’s radar system.

 

While the ground mapping functionality of the AN/APQ-124 is very limited, the radar can be used for coastal mapping.

 

Below is a zoomed in screenshot from the video, displaying major geological features from the radar’s return off the coast of Poti Harbor City in the Caucases.

 

Ground Radar Video

 

The Corona virus outbreak has certainly hindered our efforts for opportunities in the scanning department.  But we pushed through and were able to get some photogrammetry of the cockpit.  Our initial work wasn’t that far off from the real deal!  Work will continue in adjusting the geometry.

 

We hope to have some great news by next season regarding laser scans!

 

Of all the (confirmed) projects over the horizon, this one hold's most of my anticipation and eagerness.

14 hours ago, Nexus-6 said:

Of all the (confirmed) projects over the horizon, this one hold's most of my anticipation and eagerness.

Same. Apart from the HB stuff and the RB Mig-23 the F-8J and F4U are my most awaited planes. 

Just found this. Thought the community might appreciate the link.

https://m.facebook.com/leatherneck.simulations/photos/a.1603722746517064/2905316533024339

On 6/28/2021 at 7:11 AM, Nexus-6 said:

Of all the (confirmed) projects over the horizon, this one hold's most of my anticipation and eagerness.

Same here, however I'm afraid it will be a long wait considering the small size of this team.

It may be a long wait but one that will surly be worth it!!

5 hours ago, Hummingbird said:

 

Same here, however I'm afraid it will be a long wait considering the small size of this team.

True plus they're still yet to release the F4U Corsair

I know this Crusader should be fine from Nimitz-class carriers, but I don't know that F-8's (or F-4 Phantoms) ever operated from them.  They operated from Forrestal and Kitty Hawk classes of supercarriers (and the Midway's).  But I sure think it would be neat to operate the Crusader it from an angled-deck, Essex-class carrier.  There would two subgroups of the 7 Essex-class carriers modified with steam catapults and angled flight decks.  The first group of Intrepid, Ticonderoga and Hancock differed mainly in having the right (starboard), deck-edge elevator quite far aft.  The second group of Lexington, Bon Homme Richard, Oriskany and Shangri-La had the starboard elevator substantially more forward, just aft of the island.  Of course, I would be thrilled just to have the Oriskany.  But with two models, they could just put the numbers 11, 14 & 19 on the first model and 16, 31, 34, & 38 on the second model.  I'm sure there were minor differences between the individual ships of the 7, just as there were minor changes in armaments and antennas of each ship between yard periods.  I think just the two elevator differences and their nominal radars and armaments configuration during the mid-1960's would be good enough.  These 7 Essex-class carriers filled in until more supercarriers could be built, but the F-4 Phantom and A-6 Intruder were too heavy for the Essex ships, so the lighter F-8's and A-4's did the job on these ships.  The F-8J would be perfect from these ships, along with the A-4E-C Skyhawk.  Then maybe some pretty well detailed AI versions of the EKA-3B Skywarrior (tanker), E-1A Tracer (AEW) and SH-3A or D Sea King (or SH-2 Seasprite) helicopters and it should be all set!  And when the A-7E comes along, we'll be able to add that to these ships, too.  (It was actually the A-7A & B on these ships...but close enough.)

So, hopefully, the F4U Corsair and the WWII Essex, plus this version of the Essex-class when the F-8J comes out!  I can hope, anyway.  We'll see what happens.  Money in hand, waiting for the F-8J !   

About F-8 on Carrier Wings by Andrew8604. Only F-8 versions aboard:

CVA-11 Intrepid

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Aug 61 - Feb 62: CVG-6. 6th. VF-33; 11 F-8U-1E, 1 F-8A, VF-162; 12 F4D-1, VA-65; 12 AD-6, VA-66; 10 A4D-2, VA-76; 10 A4D-2, VAW-12 Det 33; 4 WF-2, VAW-33 Det 33; 3 AD-5Q, VFP-62 Det 33; 1 F8U-1P, HU-2 Det 33; 2 HUP-3

CVA-14 Ticonderoga

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May 61 - Jan 62: CVG-5. 7th. VF-51; 11 F8U-1, VF-53; 11 F3H-2, VA-52; 10 AD6, VA-55; 11 A4D-2, VA-56; 12 A4D-2, VAH-4 Det B; 2 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det B; 3 WF-2, VCP-61 Det B; est3 A3D-2P, VCP-63 Det B; est3 F8U-1P, HU-1 Det 1B; 1 HUP-3
Jan 63 - Jul 63: CVG-5. 7th. VF-51; 11 F-8E, VF-54; 9 F-3B, VA-52; 10 A-1H/2 A-1J, VA-55; 11 A-4C, VA-56; 12 A-4B, VA-146 Det B; 3 A-3B, VFP-63 Det B; 3 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det B; 3 E-1B, HU-1 Det B; est2 UH-2A
Apr 64 - Dec 64: CVW-5. 7th. VF-51; 11 F-8E, VF-53; 10 F-8E, VA-52; 10 A-1H/2 A-1J, VA-55; 13 A-4E, VA-56; 13 A-4E, VFP-63 Det B; 3 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det B; 3 E-1B, VAH-4 Det B; est3 A-3B, VAH-13 Det B; est3 EA-1F, HU-1 Det B; est2 HU-2A
Sep 65 - May 66: CVW-5. 7th. VF-51; 11 F-8E, VF-53; 12 F-8E, VA-52; 8 A-1H/4 A-1J, VA-56; 15 A-4E, VA-144; 14 A-4C, VAH-4 Det B; 3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det B; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det B; 3 RF-8A, HC-1 Det B; est1 UH-2A/est1 UH-2B
Oct 66 - May 67: CVG-19. 7th. VF-191; 9 F-8E, VF-194; 6 F-8E, VA-52; 10 A-1H, VA-192; 14 A-4E, VA-195; 11 A-4C, VAH-4 Det E; 3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det E; 2 E-1B, VFP-63 Det E; 3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det E; 1 UH-2A/2 UH-2B
Dec 67 - Aug 68: CVG-19. 7th. VF-191; 11 F-8E, VF-194; 11 F-8E, VA-23; 14 A-4F, VA-192; 13 A-4F, VA-195; 12 A-4C, VAW-33 Det 14; est2 RF-8G, VAH-4 Det 14; 3 KA-3B, VAW-111 Det 14; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 14; 1 RF-8G, VAQ-33 Det 14; 3 EA-1F, HC-1 Det 14; est1 UH-2A/est1 UH-2B
Feb 69 - Sep 69: CVW-16. 7th. VF-111; 8 F-8H, VF-162; 10 F-8J, VA-25; 7 A-7A, VA-87; 11 A-7B, VA-112; 7 A-4C, VFP-63 Det 14; 2 RF-8G, VAQ-130 Det 14; 3 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 14; 3 E-1B, HC-7 Det 110; 6 SH-3A

CVA-16 Lexington

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Apr 59 - Dec 59: CVG-21. 7th. VF-211; 12 F11F-1, VF-213; 11 F4D-1, VA-212; 10 FJ-4B, VA-215; 12 AD-6, VA-216; 12 A4D-2, VAAW-35 Det L; est3 AD-5N, VAH-4 Det L; est3 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det LN; 1 AD-5W, VFP-61 Det L; est3 F8U-1P, HU-1 Det L; est1 HUP-2
Oct 60 - Jun 61: CVG-21. 7th. VF-211; 12 F8U-1, VF-213; 12 F3H-2, VA-212; 12 FJ-4B, VA-215; 12 AD-6, VA-216; 12 AJ-4B, VAH-4 Det L; 3 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det L; 3 WF-2, VAW-13 Det L; est3 AD-5Q, VCP-63 Det L; 3 F8U-1P, HU-1 Det L; 2 HUP-3
Nov 61 - May 62: CVG-14. 7th. VF-141; 12 F3H-2, VMF-323; 11 F8U-2, VA-144; 9 FJ-4B, VA-145; 11 AD-6, VA-146; 11 FJ-4B, VAH-4 Det F; 3 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det F; 3 WF-2, VAW-13 Det F; 2 AD-5Q, VFP-63 Det F; 3 F8U-1P, HU-1 Det F; 2 HUP-3
Jan 69: Lexington; Redesignated CVT

CVA-19 Hancock

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Aug 59 - Jan 60: CVG-15. 7th. VF-151; 11 F2H-2, VF-154; 11 F8U-1E, VA-152; 11 AD-6, VA-153; 12 A4D-2, VA-155; 12 A4D-2, VAH-4 Det D; est4 A3D-2, VCP-61 Det D; est4 F8U-1P, VAW-11 Det D; est3 AD-5N, HU-1 Det D; est1 HUP-3
Jul 60 - Mar 61: CVG-11. 7th. VF-111; 10 F11F-1, VF-114; 11 F3H-2, VA-112; 12 A4D-2, VA-113; 11 A4D-2, VA-115; 10 AD-7, VAH-4 Det C; est3 A3D, VAW-13 Det C; 3 WF-2
Feb 62 - Aug 62: CVG-21. 7th. VF-211; 9 F-8A, VA-215; 9 A-1H/3 A-1J, VAH-4 Det L; 2 A-3B, VFP 63 Det L; 3 F-8AP, VAW 11 Det L; 2 E-1B, VAW 13 Det L; 2 EA-1F, HU-1 Det L; 2 UH-25C
Jun 63 - Dec 63: CVG-21. 7th. VF-211; 11 F-8A, VF-213; 10 F-3B, VA-212; 11 A-4B, VA-215; 9 A1-H/3 A1-J, VA-216; 12 A-4C, VAH-4 Det L; 3 A-3B, VFP-63 Det 6; 2 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det 6; 5 E-1B, HU-1 Det L; 2 UH-25B
Oct 64 - May 65: CVW-21. 7th. VF-214; 11 F-8C, VF-211; 10 F-8E, VA-212; 11 A-4E, VA-215; 9 A-1H/2 A-1J, VA-216; 12 A-4C, VAH-4 Det L; 3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det L; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det L; 3 RF-8A, HU-1 Det L; 2 UH-2A, 1 UH-2B
Nov 65 - Aug 66: CVW-21. 7th. VF-211; 9 F-8E, VF-24; 12 F-8C, VA-212; 13 A-4E, VA-215; 8 A-1H/4 A-1J, VA-216; 13 A-4C, VAW-11 Det L; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det L; 2 RF-8A, HC-1 Det L; 2 UH-2A/1 UH-2B
Jan 67 - Jul 67: CVW-5. 7th. VF-51; 10 F-8E, VF-53; 10 F-8E, VA-93; 13 A-4E, VA-94; 7 A-4C, VA-115; 12 A-1H, VAH-4 Det B; est3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det 31; 2 E-1B, VFP-63 Det B; 3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det B; est1 UH-2A/est1 UH-2B
Jul 68 - Mar 69: CVW-21. 7th. VF-24; 13 F-8H, VF-211; 10 F-8H, VA-55; 14 A-4F, VA-163; 14 A-4E, VA-164; 14 A-4E, VAW-111 Det 19; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 19; 2 RF-8G, VAW-13 Det 19; 3 EKA-3B, HC-1 Det 19; 4 UH-2C
Aug 69 - Apr 70: CVW-21. 7th. VF-24; 11 F-8H, VF-211; 10 F-8J, VA-55; 14 A-4F, VA-164; 14 A-4F, VA-212; 14 A-4F, VAW-111 Det 19; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 19; 2 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 19; 3 UH-2C
Oct 70 - Jun 71: CVW-21. 7th. VF-24; 13 F-8J, VF-211; 12 F-8J, VA-55; 12 A-4F, VA-164; 14 A-4F, VA-212; 14 A-4F, VAQ-129 Det 62; 3 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 19; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 19; 3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 7; 3 UH-2C
Jan 72 - Oct 72: CVW-21. 7th. VF-24; 10 F-8J, VF-211; 10 F-8J, VA-55; 10 A-4F, VA-164; 11 A-4F, VA-212; 14 A-4F, VFP-63 Det 1; 3 RF-8G, VAQ-135 Det 5; 3 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 2; 2 E-1B, HC-1 Det 7; 2 SH-3G
May 73 - Jan 74: CVW-21. 7th/5th. VF-24; 7 F-8J, VF-211; 10 F-8J, VA-55; 14 A-4F, VA-164; 14 A-4F, 2 TA-4F, VA-212; 14 A-4F, VFP-63 Det 1; 2 RF-8G, VAQ-135 Det 5; 3 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 2; 3 E-1B, HC-1 Det 3; 3 SH-3G, HC-7 Det 110; 2 HH-3A
Mar 75 - Oct 75: CVW-21. 7th. VF-24; 10 F-8J, VF-211; 8 F-8J, VA-55; 14 A-4F, VA-164; 14 A-4F, 2 TA-4F, VA-212; 14 A-4F, RVAW-110 Det 6; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 1; 2 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 1; 3 SH-3G

CVA-31 Bonhomme Richard

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Nov 59 - May 60: CVG-19. 7th/5th. VF-191; 12 F11F-1, VF-193; 12 F3H-2, VA-192; 12 A4D-2, VA-195; 12 A4D-2, VA-196; 10 AD-6, VAH-4 Det E; 2 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det E; est3 AD-5W, VCP-63 Det E; est3 F8U-1P, HU-1; est1 HUP-2
Apr 61 - Dec 61: CVG-19. 7th. VF-191; 8 F8U-1, VF-193; 10 F3H-2, VA-192; 11 A4D-2N, VA-195; 12 A4D-2N, VA-196; 12 AD-6, VAH-4 Det E; est3 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det E; 3 WF-2/2 AD-5Q, VCP-61 Det E; 3 F8U-1P, HU-1; est1 HUP-3
Jul 62 - Feb 63: CVG-19. 7th. VF-191; 12 F8U-1, VF-193; 9 F3H-2, VA-192; 12 A4D-2N, VA-195; 12 A4D-2N, VA-196; 5 AD-2/2 AD-7, VAH-4 Det E; est3 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det E; est3 WF-2, VFP-63 Det E; 3 F8U-1P, HU-1; est1 HUP-3
Jan 64 - Nov 64: CVW-19. 7th/5th. VF-191; 14 F-8E, VF-194; 11 F-8C, VA-192; 12 A-4C, VA-195; 12 A-4C, VA-196; 3 A-1J/9 A-1H, VAH-4 Det E; 3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det E; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det E; est3 RF-8A, HU-1 Det E; est1 UH-2A, VAP-61 Det E; est3 RA-3B, VQ-1 Det E est3 EA-3B
Apr 65 - Jan 66: CVW-19. 7th. VF-191; 11 F-8E, VF-194; 11 F-8E, VA-192; 13 A-4C, VA-195; 13 A-4C, VA-196; 12 A-1H, VAW-11 Det E; 3 E-1B, VAW-13 Det E; est3 EA-1F, VFP-63 Det E; 3 RF-8A, HU-1 Det E; 2 UH-2A/1 UH-2B, VQ-1 Det E; est3 EA-3B
Jan 67 - Aug 67: CVW-21. 7th. VF-24; 13 F-8C, VF-211; 10 F-8E, VA-76; 14 A-4C, VA-212; 14 A-4E, VA-215; 8 A-1H/2 A-1J, VAH-4 Det 31; est3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det L; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det L; 3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det L; 2 UH-2B, VAW-13 Det 31; est3 EA-1F
Jan 68 - Oct 68: CVW-5. 7th. VF-51; 13 F-8H, VF-53; 13 F-8E, VA-93; 15 A-4F, VA-94; 16 A-4E, VA-212; 12 A-4F, VAW-111 Det 31; 3 E-1B, VAW-13 Det 31; est3 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 31; 4 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 31; 3 UH-2C

Mar 69 - Oct 69: CVW-5. 7th. VF-51; 12 F-8J, VF-53; 12 F-8J, VA-22; 8 A-4F, VA-94; 6 A-4E, VA-144; 8 A-4E, VFP-63 Det 31; 3 RF-8G, VAQ-130 Det 31; est3 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 31; est3 E-1B, HC-1 Det 31; 2 UH-2C, HC-7 Det 110; est5 SH-3A
Apr 70 - Nov 70: CVW-5. 7th. VF-51; 7 F-8J, VF-53; 8 F-8J, VA-22; 11 A-4F, VA-94; 12 A-4C, VA-144; 14 A-4F, VFP-63 Det 31; 2 RF-8G, VAQ-130 Det 31; 2 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 14; 3 E-1B, HC-1 Det 3; 2 UH-2C

 

CVA-34 Oriskany

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May 60 - Dec 60: CVG-14. 7th. VF-141; 12 F3H-2, VF-142; 12 F8U-2, VA-144; 12 FJ-4B, VA-145; 10 AD-6, VA-146; 11 FJ-4B, VCP-63 Det F; est3 F8U-1P, VAH-4 Det F; est3 A3D-2, HU-1 Det F; 2 HUP-2
Jun 62 - Dec 62: CVG-16. 7th. VF-161; 8 F3H-2M, VMF-232; 13 F8U-1E, VA-163; 12 A4D-2, VA-164; 12 A4D-2, VA-165; 11 AD-6, VAH-4 Det G; 3 A3D-2, VFP-63 Det G; 2 F8U-1P, VAW-11 Det G; 3 WF-2, HU-1 Det G; est2 HUP-3
Aug 63 - Mar 64: CVW-16. 7th. VF-161; 11 F-3B, VF-162; 11 F-8A, VA-163; 12 A-4B, VA-164; 12 A-4B, VA-165; 9 A-1H/3 A-1J, VAH-4 Det G; 2 A-3B, VFP-63 Det G; 3 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det G; 3 E-1B, HU-1 Det G; 2 UH-2A, VQ-1 Det G; est3 EA-3B
Apr 65 - Dec 65: CVW-16. 7th. VF-162; 11 F-8E, VMF(AW)-212; 12 F-8E, VA-152; 2 A-1J/9 A-1H, VA-163; 13 A-4E, VA-164; 13 A-4E, VAW-11 Det G; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det G; 3 RF-8A, VMCJ-1 Det G; est3 EF-10B, VQ-1 Det G; est3 EA-3B, VAW-13 Det G; est3 EA-1F, HC-1 Det G; 2 UH-2A, 1 UH-2B
May 66 - Nov 66: CVW-16. 7th. VF-111; 11 F-8E, VF-162; 4 F-8E, VA-152; 12 A-1H, VA-163; 10 A-4E, VA-164; 12 A-4E, VAH-4 Det G; 3 A-3B, VAW-11 Det G; est3 E-1B, HC-1 Det G; 1 UH-2A, 2 UH-2B, VFP-63 Det G; est3 RF-8G, VAP-61 Det G; est3 RA-3B
Jun 67 - Jan 68: CVW-16. 7th. VF-111; 13 F-8C, VF-162; 9 F-8E, VA-152; 9 A-1H/3 A-1J, VA-163; 10 A-4E, VA-164; 11 A-4E, VFP-63 Det G; 3 RF-8G, VAH-4 Det G; 2 KA-3B, VAW-111 Det 34; 3 E-1B, VAW-13 Det G; est3 EA-1F, VAP-61 Det G; est3 RA-3B, HC-1 Det 34; 1 UH-2A/2 UH-2B
Apr 69 - Nov 69: CVW-19. 7th. VF-191; 9 F-8J, VF-194; 7 F-8J, VA-23; 14 A-4F, VA-192; 11 A-4F, VA-195; 12 A-4E, VAW-111 Det 34; 2 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 34; 3 RF-8G, VAQ-130 Det 34; est3 EKA-3B, HC-1 Det 34; 3 UH-2C
May 70 - Dec 70: CVW-19. 7th. VF-191; 11 F-8J, VF-194; 12 F-8J, VA-153; 15 A-7A, VA-155; 12 A-7B, VAQ-130 Det 34; 2 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 34; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 34; 4 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 6; 3 UH-2C
May 71 - De 71: CVW-19. 7th. VF-191; 10 F-8J, VF-194; 10 F-8J, VA-153; 12 A-7A, VA-155; 12 A-7B, VA-215; 10 A-7B, VAQ-130 Det 3; 2 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 34; 3 RF-8G, VAW-111 Det 2; 3 E-1B, HC-1 Det 5; 2 UH-2C, HC-7 Det 110; 2 HH-3A
Jun 72 - Mar 73: CVW-19. 7th. VF-191; 11 F-8J, VF-194; 11 F-8J, VA-153; 12 A-7A, VA-155; 8 A-7B, VA-215; 13 A-7B, VAW-111 Det 6; 3 E-1B, VAQ-130 Det 3; 3 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 4; 4 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 5; 3 SH-3G
Oct 73 - Jun 74: CVW-19. 7th/5th. VF-191; 9 F-8J, VF-194; 10 F-8J, VA-153; 11 A-7B, VA-155; 11 A-7B, VA-215; 11 A-7B, VFP-63 Det 4; 2 RF-8G, VAW-111 Det 6; 2 E-1B, VAQ-130 Det 3; 3 EKA-3B, HC-1 Det 1; 3 SH-3G
Sep 75 - Mar 76: CVW-19. 7th. VF-191; 10 F-8J, VF-194; est7 F-8J, VA-153; 9 A-7B, VA-155; 11 A-7B, RVAW-110 Det 4; est3 E-1B, VFP-163; Det 4; 2 RF-8G, HC-6; 6 SH-3A

CVA-38 Shangri La

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Mar 59 - Oct 59: CVG-11. 7th. VF-111; 13 F11F-1, VF-114; 14 F3H-2N, VA-113; 12 A4D-2, VA-115; 11 AD-7, VAAW-35 Det C; 4 AD-5N, VAH-4 Det C; 4 A3D-2, VAW-11 Det C; est3 AD-5W, VFP-61 Det C; est3 F8U-1P, HU-1; est1 HUP-2
May 60 - Jul 60: CVG-11. 2nd. VF-13; 12 F4D-1, VF-62; 14 F8U-1, VA-12; 14 A4D-2, VA-106; 10 A4D-2, VA-176; 11 AD-6, VAW-12 Det 44; est3 AD-5W, VAW-33 Det 44; est3 AD-5Q, VFP-62 Det 44; 2 F8U-1P, HU-2; est1 HUP-3
Feb 61 - May 61: CVG-10. 6th. VF-13; 13 F4D-1, VF-62; 15 F8U-1, VMA-225; 12 A4D-2N, VA-46; 12 A4D-2N, VA-106; 11 A4D-2, VA-176; 12 AD-6, VAW-12 Det 44; 4 AD-5W, VAW-33 Det 44; 4 AD-5Q, VFP-62 Det 44; 2 F8U-1P, HU-2 Det 44; 2 HUP-3,
Feb 62 - Aug 62: CVG-10. 6th. VF-13; 9 F4D-1, VMF-251; 12 F8U-1E, VA-176; 11 AD-6, VA-46; 11 A4D-2N, VA-106; 12 A4D-2, VFP-62 Det 44; 2 F8U-1P, VAW-12 Det 44/38; est3 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 44/38; est1, HU-2 2 HUP-3
Oct 63 - May 64: CVW-10. 6th. VF-13; 12 F-3B, VF-62; 12 F-8E, VA-46; 12 A-4C, VA-106; 12 A-4C, VA-176; 12 A-1H, VAW-12 Det 38; est3 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 38; est3 EA-1F, VFP-62 Det 38; 3 RF-8A, HU-2 Det 38; est1UH-2A
Feb 65 - Sep 65: CVW-10. 6th. VF-13; 10 F-8E, VF-62; 10 F-8E, VA-46; 13 A-4C, VA-106; 14 A-4C, VA-176; 12 A-1H, VAH-1; est3 A-3D, VAW-12 Det 38; est3 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 38; est3 EA-1F, VFP 62 Det 38; 3 RF-8A, HU-2 Det 38; 3 UH-2A
Sep 66 - May 67: CVW-8. 6th. VF-13; 9 F-8D, VF-62; 6 F-8D, VSF-1; est4 A-4B, VA-81; 11 A-4C, VA-83; 12 A-4C, VAW-12 Det 38; est3 E-1B, VFP-62 Det 38; 3 RF-8A, HC-2 Det 38; 2 UH-2A/1 UH-2B
Nov 67 - Aug 68: CVW-8. 6th. VF-13; 10 F-8C, VF-62; 12 F-8C, VA-81; 4 A-4C, VA-83; 9 A-4C/1 A-4E, VA-95; 8 A-4B, VAW-121 Det 38; est3 E-1B, VFP-62 Det 38; 3 RF-8G, HC-2 Det 38; 3 UH-2A
Jan 69 - Jul 69: CVW-8. 6th. VF-13; 10 F-8, VF-62; 9 F-8, VA-12; 12 A-4C, VA-72; 14 A-4B, VA-172; 14 A-4B, VAW-121 Det 38; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 38; est3 RF-8G, HC-2 Det 38; 2 UH-2A/1 UH-2B
Mar 70 - Dec 70: CVW-8. VF-111; 9 F-8H, VF-162; 6 F-8H, VA-12; 10 A-4C, VA-152; 10 A-4E, VA-172; 10 A-4C, VAH-10 Det 38; 2 KA-3D, VFP-63 Det 38; 3 RF-8G, VAW-121 Det 38; 2 E-1B, HC-2 Det 38; 3 UH-2C

CVA-41 Midway

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Aug 58 - Mar 59: CVG-2. 7th. VF-64; 7 F3H-2, VF-211; 10 F8U-1, VA-63; 12 FJ-4B, VA-65; 1 AD-5/10 AD-6, VAH-2; 7 A3D-2, VAH-8; 7 A3D-2, VAAW-35; 3 AD-5N, VAW-11; 2 AD-5W, VFP-61 Det A; 3 F8U-1P, HU-1; est2 HUP-2
Aug 59 - Mar 60: CVG-2. 7th. VF-21; 12 F-3B, VF-24; 11 F-8A, VA-22; 11 AF-1E, VA-23; 10 AF-1E, VA-25; 12 A-1J, VAH-8; 9 A-3B, VAW-11 Det A; est3 AD-5W, VCP-63 Det A; est3 F-8AP
Feb 61 - Sep 61: CVG-2. 7th. VF-24; 13 F-8C, VF-21; 11 F-3B, VA-23; 11 A-4B, VA-22; 12 A-4B, VA-25; 12 A-1J, VAH-8; 9 A-3B, VCP-63 Det A; 3 F-8AP, VAW-11 Det A; 3 E-1B
Apr 62 - Oct 62: CVG-2. 7th. VF-21; 12 F-3B, VF-24; 13 F-8C, VMA-211; 24 A-4B, VA-22; 12 A-4C, VA-23; 12 A-4B, VA-25; 8 A-1H/4 A-1J, VAH-8; 8 A-3B, VAW-13 Det A; est3 EA-1F, VFP-63 Det A; 3 F-8AP, VAW-11 Det A; 4 E-1B, HU-1 Det A; est2 UH-25C
Nov 63 - May 64: CVW-2. 7th. VF-21; 11 F-4B, VF-24; 12 F-8C, VA-22; 10 A-4C, VA-23; 12 A-4E, VA-25; 8 A-1H/4 A-1J, VAH-8; 8 A-3B, VAW-11 Det A; 4 E-1B, VFP-63 Det A; 2 RF-8A, HU-1 Det 1A; 1 UH-2A
Mar 65 - Nov 65: CVW-2. 7th. VF-21; 12 F-4B, VF-111; 10 F-8D, VA-22; 13 A-4C, VA-23; 10 A-4E, VA-25; 10 A-1H/1 A-1J, VAH-8; 8 A-3B, VAW-11 Det A; 4 E-1B, VAW-13 Det A; est3 EA-1F, VAP-61 Det A; est3 RA-3B, VFP-63 Det A; 2 RF-8A, HU-1 Det A; 3 UH-2A, VQ-1 Det A; est3 EA-3B
Apr 71 - Nov 71: CVW-5. 7th. VF-151; 11 F-4B, VF-161; 9 F-4B, VA-56; 8 A-7B, VA-93; 10 A-7B, VA-115; 10 A-6A/4 KA-6D, VAQ-130 Det 2; 4 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 3; 3 RF-8G, VAW-115; 2 E-2B, HC-1 Det 8; 3 SH-3G, HC-7 Det 110; 2 HH-3A
Apr 72 - Mar 73: CVW-5. 7th. VF-151; 8 F-4B, VF-161; 11 F-4B, VA-56; 11 A-7B, VA-93; 12 A-7B, VA-115; 9 A-6A/5 KA-6D, VAQ-130 Det 2; 2 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 3; 2 RF-8G, VAW-115; 3 E-2B, HC-1 Det 2; 4 SH-3G, HC-7 Det 110; 4 HH-3A
Sep 73 - Oct 73: CVW-5. 7th. VF-151; 13 F-4N, VF-161; 13 F-4N, VA-56; 13 A-7A, VA-93; 13 A-7A, VA-115; 10 A-6A/4 KA-6D, VFP-63 Det 3; 3 RF-8G, VAW-115; 4 E-2B, HC-1 Det 2; 5 SH-3G, VMCJ-1 Det 101; 5 EA-6A

CVA-42 Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Jan 60 - Aug 60: CVG-1. 6th. VF-11; 12 F-8A, VF-14; 12 F-3B, VA-15; 12 A-1H, VA-46; 12 A-4B, VA-172; 12 A-4B, VAH-11; 7 A-3B, VFP-62 Det 37; 1 RF-8A
Feb 61 - Aug 61 CVG-1. 6th. VF-11; 13 F-8A, VF-14; 12 F-3B, VA-12; est12 A-4B, VA-15; 12 A-1H, VA-172; 12 A-4B, VAH-11; 9 A-3B, VAW-12 Det 37; 3 E-1B, VFP-62 Det 37; 2 RF-8A
Sep 62 - Apr 63: CVG-1. 6th. VF-11; 10 F-8E, VF-14; 10 F-3B, VA-12; 12 A-4C, VA-15; 12 A-1H, VA-172; 12 A-4C, VAH-11; 6 A-3B, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 RF-8A, VAW-12 Det 42; 3 E-1B, HU-2 Det 42; est2 UH-2A
Apr 64 - Dec 64: CVW-1. 6th. VF-11; 11 F-8E, VF-14; 12 F-4B, VA-12; 12 A-4C, VA-15; 12 A-1H, VA-172; 12 A-4C, VAH-11; 6 A-3B, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 RF-8A, VAW-12 Det 42; 3 E-1B, HU-2 Det 42; 3 UH-2A
Jun 65 - Dec 65 CVW-1. 6th. VF-11; 11 F-4B, VF-14; 9 F-4B, VA-12; 15 A-4E, VA-172; 16 A-4C, VAH-10; 6 A-3B, VAW-12 Det 42; 3 E-1B, VQ-2; est3 EA-3B, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 RF-8G, HC-2 Det 42; 2 UH-2A/1 UH-1B
Jun 66 - Feb 67 CVW-1. 2nd/5th/7th. VF-14; 11 F-4B, VF-32; 9 F-4B, VA-12; 12 A-4E, VA-72; est12 A-4E, VA-172; 12 A-4C, VAH-10; 4 A-3B, VAW-12 Det 42; 3 E-1B, VFP-62 Det 42; 4 RF-8G, HC-2 Det 42; 2 UH-2A/1 UH-2B, VQ-1 Det 42; est3 EA-3B, VAW-13 Det 42; est3 EA-1F
Aug 67 - May 68 CVW-1. 6th. VF-14; 12 F-4B, VF-32; 10 F-4B, VA-12; 14 A-4C, VA-72; 14 A-4B, VA-172; 13 A-4C, VAH-10 Det 42; 2 KA-3B, VAW-121 Det 42; E-1B, VQ-2; est3 EA-3B, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 RF-8G, HC-2 Det 42; 3 UH-2A
Jan 70 - Jul 70: CVW-6. 6th. VF-41; 8 F-4J, VF-84; 8 F-4J, VA-15; 11 A-7B, VA-176; 9 A-6A, VA-215; 9 A-7B, VAW-121 Det 42; 2 E-1B, HC-2 Det 42; 1 UH-2A, 2 UH-2B, VFP-63 Det 42; 2 RF-8G, VAQ-130 Det 42; 2 EKA-3B
Jan 71 - Jul 71: CVW-6. 6th. VF-41; 11 F-4J, VF-84; 11 F-4J, VA-15; 12 A-7B, VA-87; 10 A-7B, VAW-121 Det 42; 2 E-1B, HC-2 Det 42; 3 HH-2D, VFP-63 Det 42; 2 RF-8G, VAQ-135 Det 1; 3 EKA-3B
Feb 72 - Dec 72: CVW-6. 6th. VF-41; 11 F-4J, VF-84; 12 F-4J, VA-15; 12 A-7B, VA-87; 10 A-7B, VA-176; 6 A-6/2 A-6C/2 KA-6D, VAW-121 Det 42; 3 E-1B, HC-2 Det 42; 3 SH-3G, VFP-63 Det 42; est3 RF-8G

CVA-43 Coral Sea

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Sep 60 - May 61: CVG-15. 7th. VF-151; 12 F-3B, VF-154; 12 F-8B, VMA-121; 18 A-4B, VMA-334; est12 A4D, VA-152; 12 A-1H, VA-153; 12 A-4B, VA-155; 12 A-4B, VAH-2; 10 A-3B, VAW-13 Det D; 3 E-1B, VCP-61 Det D; est3 F-8AP, HU-1 Det D; est3 UH-25B
Dec 61 - Jul 62: CVG-15. 7th. VF-151; 13 F-3B, VF-154; 14 F-8D, VA-152; 11 A-1H, VA-153; 10 A-4C, VA-155; 12 A-4B, VAH-2; 9 A3D, VAW-11 Det D; 4 E-1B, VAW-13 Det C; 2 EA-1F, VFP-63 Det A; 3 F-8AP, HU-1 Det D; est3 UH-25B
Mar 63 - Nov 63: CVG-15. 7th. VF-151; 12 F-3B, VF-154; 13 F-8D, VA-152; 9 A-1H/3 A-1J, VA-153; 10 A-4C, VA-155; 11 A-4B, VAH-2; 9 A-3B, VFP-63 Det D; 3 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det D; 4 E-1B, HU-1 Det D; 2 UH-25B
Dec 64 - Nov 65: CVW-15. 7th. VF-151; 12 F-4B, VF-154; 12 F-8D, VA-153; 14 A-4C, VA-155; 13 A-4E, VA-165; 10 A-1H/2 A-1J, VFP-63 Det D; 3 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det D; 4 E-1B, VAH-2; 8 A-3B, HC-1 Det D; 2 UH-2A, VAP-61 Det D; est3 RA-3B, VQ-1 Det D; est3 EA-3B, VAW-13 Det D; est3 EA-1F, VMCJ-1 Det D; est3 RF-8A
Jul 66 - Feb 67: CVW-2. 7th. VF-21; 10 F-4B, VF-154; 9 F-4B, VA-22; 10 A-4C, VA-23; 12 A-4E, VA-25; 12 A-1H, VAW-11 Det A; 4 E-2A, VAH-4 Det A; 4 A-3B, VFP-63 Det A; 3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det A; 1 UH-2A/2 UH-2B, VQ-1 Det A; est3 EA-3B, VAP-61 Det A; est3 RA-3B
Jul 67 - Apr 68: CVW-15. 7th. VF-151; 9 F-4B, VF-161; 10 F-4B, VA-25; 7 A-1H/5 A-1J, VA-153; 11 A-4E, VA-155; 12 A-4E, VAH-2 Det 43; est3 KA-3B, VAW-116; 4 E-2A, VFP-63 Det 43; 3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 43; 3 UH-2A, VAW-13 Det 43; est3 EA-1F, VAP-61 Det 43; est3 RA-3B
Sep 68 - Apr 69: CVW-15. 7th. VF-151; 13 F-4B, VF-161; 13 F-4B, VA-25; 12 A-7B, VA-52; 9 A-6A, VA-153; 14 A-4F, VA-216; 15 A-4C, VAH-2 Det 43; 1 KA-3B, VAH-10 Det 43; est3 KA-3B, VAW-116; 4 E-2A, VAW-13 Det 43; est3 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 43; 4 RF-8G, VAQ-13 Det 43 est3; 2 EKA-3B, HC-1 Det 43; est3 UH-2C
Sep 69 - Jul 70: CVW-15. 7th. VF-151; 10 F-4B, VF-161; 12 F-4B, VA-82; 11 A-7A, VA-86; 10 A-7A, VA-35; 9 A-6A, VAW-116; 3 E-2A, VAQ-135; 1 KA-3B/2 EKA-3B, VFP-63 Det 43; 2 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 9; 2 UH-2C
Nov 71 - Jul 72: CVW-15. 7th. VF-51; 8 F-4B, VF-111; 10 F-4B, VA-22; 12 A-7E, VA-94; 12 A-7E, VMA(AW)-224; 9 A-6A/3 KA-6D, VFP-63 Det 5; 3 RF-8G, VAW-111 Det 4; 2 E-1B, VAQ-135 Det 3; 3 EKA-3B, HC-1 Det 6; 3 SH-3G, HC-7 Det 110; 3 HH-3A
Mar 73 - Nov 73: CVW-15. 7th. VF-51; 1 F-4B, VF-111; 6 F-4B, VA-22; 11 A-7E, VA-94; 12 A-7E, VA-95; 5 A-6A/3 A-6B/5 KA-6D, VAQ-135 Det 3; 3 EKA-3B, VAW-111 Det 4; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det 5; est3 RF-8G, HC-1 Det 6; 4 SH-3G, HC-7 Det 110; est3 HH-3A
Dec 74 - Jul 75: CVW-15. 7th. VF-51; 11 F-4N, VF-111; 4 F-4N, VA-22; 10 A-7E, VA-94; 3 A-7E, VA-95; 3 A-6A/2 KA-6D, VFP-63 Det 5; est3 RF-8G, RVAW-110 Det 3; est3 E-1B, HC-1 Det 2; est3 SH-3G
Feb 77 - Oct 77: CVW-15. 7th. VF-191; F-4J, VF-194; F-4J, VA-22; A-7E, VA-94; A-7E, VA-95; VFP-62; RF-8G, VMAQ-2; EA-6B, VQ-1; EA-3B, A-6E, VAW-114; E-2B, HC-1; SH-3G
Nov 79 - Jun 80: CVW-14. 7th/5th. VMFA-323; F-4N, VMFA-531; F-4N, VA-196; A-6E, VA-27; A-7E, VA-97; A-7E, VAW-113; E-2B, VFP-63; RF-8G, HC-1; SH-3G
Aug 81 - Mar 82: CVW-14. 7th/5th. VF-21; F-4N, VF-154; F-4N, VA-27; A-7E, VA-97; A-7E, VA-196; A-6E, VAW-113; E-2B, VFP-63; RF-8G, HC-1; SH-3G

CVA-59 Forestal

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Sep 58 - Mar 59: CVG-10. 6th. VF-102; est15 F4D-1, VF-103; est14 F8U-1, VA-12; 16 A4D-2, VAAW-33; 3 AD-5N, VAH-5; 12 A3D-2, VAW-12 Det 42; 3 AD-5W, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 F8U-1P, HU-2 Det 42; est2 HUP-2
Jul 59 - Nov 59: CVG-8. 2nd. VF-102; 6 F4D-1, VF-103; 4 F8U-1, VA-81; 12 A4D-2, VA-83; 12 A4D-2, VA-85; 12 AD-6, VAH-5; 10 A3D-2, VAW-12 Det 42; 1 AD-5W, VAW-33 Det 42; 3 AD-5Q, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 F8U-1P, HU-2 Det 42; est2 HUP-2
Jan 60 - Aug 60: CVG-8. 6th. VF-102; 14 F4D-1, VF-103; 15 F8U-2, VA-81; 12 A4D-2, VA-83; 12 A4D-2, VA-85; 12 AD-6, VAH-5; 10 A3D-2, VAW-12 Det 42; 4 AD-5W, VAW-33 Det 42; 3 AD-5Q, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 F8U-1P, HU-2 Det 42; 2 HUP-2
Feb 61 - Aug 61: CVG-8. 6th. VF-102; 12 F4D-1, VF-103; 12 F8U-2, VA-81; 12 A4D-2, VA-83; 12 A4D-2N, VA-85; 10 AD-6, VAH-5; 11 A3D-2, VFP-62 Det 42; 3 F8U-1P, VAW-12 Det 42; 5 WF-2, VAW-33 Det 42; 3 AD-5Q, HU-2 Det 42; 2 HUP-3
Aug 62 - Mar 63: CVW-8. 6th. VF-74; 14 F-4B, VF-103; 12 F-8C, VA-81; 12 A-4B, VA-83; 12 A-4C, VA-85; 11 A-1H, VAH-5; 13 A-3B, VFP-62 Det 59; 3 F-8AP VAW-12 Det 59; 4 E-1B
Jul 64 - Mar 65: CVW-8. 6th. VF-74; 11 F-4B, VF-103; F-8C, VMA-331; est13 A-4E, VA-81; 12 A-4E, VA-83; 13 A-4E, VA-85; 9 A-6A, VAH-6; est6 RA-5C, VAW-12 Det 59; 4 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 59; 3 EA-1F, HU-2 Det 59; 3 UH-2A, VFP-62 Det 59; 3 RF-8A
Aug 65 - Apr 66: CVW-8. 6th. VF-74; 10 F-4B, VMF(AW)-451; 10 F-8D, VA-65; 8 A-6A, VA-81; 13 A-4E, VA-83; 13 A-4C, VA-112; 14 A-4C, RVAH-11; 6 A-3B, VAW-12 Det 59; 4 E-1B, VQ-2; est2 EA-3B, VFP-62 Det 59; 3 RF-8A

CVA-60 Saratoga

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Apr 56: Commissioned
Aug 59 - Feb 60: CVG-3. 6th. VF-31; 14 F-3B, VF-32; 14 F-8B, VA-34; 12 A-4B, VA-35; 12 A-1H, VA-36; 13 A-4B, VAH-9; 10 A-3B, VAW-12 Det 43; 3 EA-1E, VAW-33 Det 43; 3 EA-1F, VFP-62 Det 43; 3 F-8AP, HU-2 Det 43; 1 UH-25B
Aug 60 - Feb 61; CVG-3. 6th/2nd. VF-31; 13 F-3B, VF-32; 10 F-8B, VA-34; 12 A-4B, VA-35; 12 A-1H, VA-36; 12 A-4B, VAH-9; 12 A-3B, VAW-12 Det 43; 5 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 43; est4 EA-1F, VFP-62 Det 43; 3F-8AP
Nov 61 - May 62; CVG-3. 6th. VF-31; 12 F-3B, VF-32; 13 F-8D, VA-34; 11 A-4B, VA-35; 12 A-1H, VA-36; 12 A-4C, VAH-9; 12 A-3B, VFP-62 Det 43; 3 F-8AP, VAW-12 Det 43; 4 E-1B, HU-2 Det 43; 2 UH-25C
Mar 63 - Oct 63; CVG-3. 6th. VF-31; 14 F-3B, VF-32; 14 F-8D, VA-34; 12 A-4C, VA-35; 11 A-1H, VA-36; 12 A-4C, VAH-9; 12 A-3B, VFP-62 Det 60; 3 RF-8A, VAW-12 Det 60; 4 E-1B, VQ-2; EA-3B, HU-2 Det 60; 2 UH-25B
Nov 64 - Jul 65; CVW-3. 6th. VF-31; 11 F-4B, VF-32; 12 F-8D, VA-34; 14 A-4C, VA-35; 12 A-1H, VA-36; 14 A-4C, RVAH-9; 6 RA-5C, VAW-12 Det 60; 4 E-1B, HU-2 Det 60; 3 UH-2A

CVA-61 Ranger

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Aug 57: Commissioned
Jan 59 - Jul 59; CVG-14. 7th.VF-141; F4D-1, VF-142; F8U-1, VA-116; FJ-4B, VA-145; AD-6, VA-146; FJ-4B, VAAW-35; AD-5N, VAH-6; A3D-2, VAW-11; AD-5W, VFP-61; F8U-1P
Feb 60 - Aug 60; CVG-9. 7th.VF-91; 13 F-8C, VF-92; 10 F-3B, VA-93; 11 A-4B, VA-94; 12 A-4B, VA-95; 12 A-1J, VAH-6; 10 A-3B, VAW-13 Det M; 2 EA-1F/3 EA-1E
Aug 61 - Mar 62; CVG-9. 7th. VF-91; 12 F-8C, VF-92; 13 F-3B, VA-93; 11 A-4C, VA-94; 12 A-4C, VA-95; 12 A-1J, VAH-6; 12 A-3B, VAW-11 Det M; 5 E-1B, VAW-13 Det M; 2 EA-1F, VFP-63 Det M; 3 F-8AP, HU-1 Det 1M; 2 UH-25C
Nov 62 - Jun 63; CVG-9. 7th. VF-91; 13 F-8C, VF-92; F3H, VF-96; 14 F-4B, VA-93; 13 A-4C, VA-94; 12 A-4C, VA-95; 5 A-1J/6 A-1J, VAH-6; 8 A-3B, VAW-11 Det M; 4 E-1B, VAW-13; EA-1F, VFP-63 Det M; 3 RF-8A
Aug 64 - May 65; CVW-9. 7th. VF-92; 12 F-4B, VF-96; 11 F-4B, VA-93; 12 A-4C, VA-94; 12 A-4C, VA-95; 1 A-1J/11 A-1H, RVAH-5; RA-5C, VAH-2 Det M; A-3B, VAW-11 Det M; 4 E-1B, VFP-63 Det M; 3 RF-8A, HU-1 Det M; 2 UH-2A, VAP-61 Det ?; RA-3B, VQ-1 Det ?; EA-3B

CVA-62 Independence

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Aug 61 - Dec 61; CVG-7. 6th. VF-41; 12 F-3B, VMF-115; 18 F-6A, VF-84; 12 F-8C, VA-72; 12 A-4C, VA-75; 12 A-1H, VA-86; 9 A-4C, VAH-1; A-3B, VAW-33 Det 41; 3 EA-1F, VAW-12 Det 41; 4 E-1B, VFP-62 Det 41; 1 F-8AP
Apr 62 - Aug 62; CVG-7. 6th. VF-84; 12 F-8C, VA-72; 12 A-4C, VA-75; 11 A-1H, VA-86; 11 A-4B, VAH-1; 12 A-3B, VMF(AW)-115; 15 F-6A, VFP-62 Det 41; 3 F-8AP, VAW-12 Det 41; 4 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 41; 3 EA-1F
Oct 62 - Nov 62; CVG-7. CMC. VF-41; F-4B, VF-84; 11 F-8C, VA-72; A-4C, VA-75; 11 A-1H, VA-86; A-4C, VAH-1; A-5A, VFP-62 Det 62; RF-8A VAW-12; E-1B, VAW-33 Det 41; EA-1E, HU-2 Det ?; UH-2A
Aug 63 - Mar 64; CVW-7. 6th. VF-41; 12 F-4B, VF-84; 13 F-8C, VMA-324; 11 A-4B, VA-72; 12 A-4C, VA-86; 12 A-4C, VAH-1; 12 A-5A, VFP-62 Det 62; 2 RF-8A, VAW-12 Det 62; 4 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 41; EA-1F, HU-2 Det 62; 3 UH-2A
Sep 64 - Nov 64; CVW-7. 2nd/6th. VA-72; A-4E, VFP-62 Det 62; 2 RF-8A, VAW-33 Det 62; 1 EA-1F
May 65 - Dec 65; CVW-7. 7th. VF-41; 12 F-4B, VF-84; 12 F-4B, VA-72; 14 A-4E, VA-75; 12 A-6A, VA-86; 14 A-4E, RVAH-1; 6 RA-5C, VAH-4; A-3B, VAW-12 Det 62; 4 E-1B, HU-2 Det 62; 3 UH-2A, VAW-13 Det; EA-1F, VQ-1 Det ?; EA-3B, VAP-61 Det ?; RA-3B
Jun 66 - Feb 67; CVW-7. 6th. VF-41; 10 F-4B, VF-84; 9 F-4B, VMA-324; 14 A-4, VA-72; A-4E, VA-75; 8 A-6A, VA-86; 14 A-4E, RVAH-1; RA-5C, VAW-12 Det 62; 4 E-1B, HC-2 Det 62; 1 UH-2A, VAW-33 Det 62;, VQ-2; EA-3B, VFP-62 Det ?; RF-8A

CVA-63 Kitty Hawk

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Apr 61: Commissioned
Nov 61 - Jan 61: CVG-11. 2nd/3rd. VF-142; 11 F-8A, VA-113; 13 A-4C, VA-115; 11 A-1H, VAH-13; 12 A-3B, VFP-63 Det C; 2 F-8AP, HU-1 Det C; 2 UH-25C
Sep 62 - Feb 63: CVG-11. 7th. VF-111; 14 F-8D, VF-114; 12 F-4B, VA-112; 13 A-4C, VA-113; 13 A-4C, VA-115; 11 A-1H, VAH-13; A-3, VAW-11 Det C; 3 E-1B, VFP-63 Det C; 3 RF-8A
Oct 63 - Jul 64: CVG-11. 7th. VF-114; 12 F-4B, VF-111; 13 F-8D, VA-112; 12 A-4C, VA-113; 12 A-4C, VA-115; 12 A-1H, VAH-13; 12 A-3B, VFP-63 Det C; 3 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det C; 4 E-1B, HU-1 Det C; 2 UH-2A, VQ-1 Det C; EA-3B, VAP-61 Det C; RA-3B

CVA-64 Constellation

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Oct 61: Commissioned
Jul 62 - Sep 62; CVG-5. 2nd/7th. VF-51; 12 F-8D, VA-55; 12 A-4C, VA-56; 12 A-4C, VA-113; 12 A-4C, VAH-10 Det B; 4 A-3B, VFP-63 Det B; 2 F-8AP,
Feb 63 - Sep 63; CVW-14. 7th. VF-141; 13 F-4B, VF-143; 13 F-4B, VA-144; 12 A-4C, VA-145; 8 A-1H/3 A-1J, VA-146; 12 A-4C, VAH-10; 12 A-3B, VFP-63 Det F; 1 RF-8A, VAW-11 Det F; 4 E-1B, HU-1 Det F; 1 UH-25B, 1 CH-19
May 64 - Feb 65; CVW-14. 7th. VF-142; 12 F-4B, VF-143; 12 F-4B, VA-144; 13 A-4C, VA-145; 3 A-1J/8 A-1H, VA-146; 12 A-4C, VAH-10; 12 A-3B, VAW-11 Det F; 4 E-1B, VFP-63 Det F; 3 RF-8A, HU-1 Det F; 2 UH-2A, VAP-61 Det ?; RA-3B, VQ-1; EA-3B, VF-51; F-8E, VMCJ-1 Det; RF-8A

CVAN-65 Enterprise

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Nov 61: Commissioned
Aug 62 - Oct 62; CVG-6; 6th. VF-33; 12 F-8E, VF-102; 10 F-4B, VA-65; 13 A-1H, VA-66; 11 A-4C, VA-76; 12 A-4C, VFP-62 Det 65; 3 F-8AP, VAW-12 Det 65; 4 E-1B Oct 62 - Dec 62; CVG-6; CMC. VF-33; 12 F-8E, VF-102; 15 F-4B, VA-64; 12 A-4C, VA-65; 12 A-1H, VA-66; 12 A-4C, VA-76; 12 A-4C, VFP-62 Det 59; 3 RF-8A, VAW-12 Det 65; 6 E-1B, HU-2 Det 65; 2 UH-25B
Feb 63 - Sep 63; CVG-6; 6th. VF-33; 13 F-8E, VF-102; 13 F-4B, VA-64; 12 A-4C, VA-65; 12 A-1H, VA-66; 12 A-4C, VA-76; 12 A-4C, VAH-7; 10 A-5A, VAW-33 Det 65; 3 EA-1F, HU-2 Det 65; 2 UH-2B, VAW-12 Det 65; 4 E-1B, VFP-62 Det 65; 3 RF-8A
Feb 64 - Oct 64; CVW-6; 6th. VF-33; 14 F-8E,VF-102; 12 F-4B, VA-65; 12 A-1H, VA-64; 12 A-4C, VA-66; 12 A-4C, VA-76; 12 A-4C, VAH-7; 10 A-5A, VFP-62 Det 65; 3 RA-8A, VAW-12 Det 65; 4 E-1B, VAW-33 Det 65; 3 EA-1F, HU-2 Det 65; 4 UH-2A

CVA-67 John F. Kennedy

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Sep 68: Commissioned
Apr 69 - Dec 69: CVW-1. 6th. VF-14; 9 F-8H, VF-32; 10 F-4B, VA-81; 12 A-4C, VA-83; 14 A-4C, VA-95; 12 A-4C, RVAH 14; 5 RA-5C, VAQ-33 Det 67; 3 EA-1F, VAW-121 Det 67; 3 E-1B

5 hours ago, Andrew8604 said:

I know this Crusader should be fine from Nimitz-class carriers, but I don't know that F-8's (or F-4 Phantoms) ever operated from them. 

For what it's worth: USS Nimitz Stock Photo - Alamy

I think only RF-8's operated from Nimitz.

7 hours ago, Andrew8604 said:

....but the F-4 Phantom and A-6 Intruder were too heavy for the Essex ships, so the lighter F-8's and A-4's did the job on these ships.  The F-8J would be perfect from these ships, along with the A-4E-C Skyhawk.  Then maybe some pretty well detailed AI versions of the EKA-3B Skywarrior (tanker), E-1A Tracer (AEW) and SH-3A or D Sea King (or SH-2 Seasprite) helicopters and it should be all set!  And when the A-7E comes along, we'll be able to add that to these ships, too.  (It was actually the A-7A & B on these ships...but close enough.)

No doubt Andrew has done his homework and come up with some very interesting facts about the angled deck Essex class carriers I was not aware of. I find it hard to understand though, the statement that the reason for the Phantom and Intruders not being operated from them was their weight while the A-3 Skywarrior was routinely embarked on them. That just doesn't compute. I am not doubting the accuracy of Andrew's statement that Phantoms and Intruders weren't operated from them, just can't accept that their weight was the reason. The KA-3 had to weigh far more than either of the Phantom or Intruder when launched with its full load of fuel, the fuel alone could weigh as much as 34,000 lbs! I am just thinking that there must have been a better explanation for why the F-4 and A-6 weren't flown from the Essex class carriers.