She was commissioned on 24 may 1943 with captain j. Uss bunker hill was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers shorthull built during world war ii for the united states navy. Uss bunker hill cv17 cv17 uss bunker hill was one of many aircraft carriers of the essex class built in the early 1940s. References usn overseas aircraft loss list may 1945 may 11, 1945 aircraft losses aboard uss bunker hill cv17. Uss bunker hill cv cvacvs17, avt9 was one of 24 essex aircraft carriers built during world war ii for the united states navy.
New unused 5 patch for cv17 uss bunker hillcombined shipping usa first patch 1. Uss bunker hill patch cv17, donald duck with images art logo. Jun 06, 2000 uss bunker hill cv 17, later cva17, cvs17 and avt9, 19431973. Vt17 fist of the fleet vfa25 historical patch size. Battle of bunker hill commemoration charlestown, ma patch. Dec 28, 2017 cv17 uss bunker hill during 19431944 she took part in many engagements in the pacific including strikes against rabaul, operations over gilbert islands, tarawa, bismarck archipelago, marshall islands, marianas, palau, truk, battle of the philippine sea, caroline islands, okinawa, luzon, and formosa. United states navy cv17 uss bunker hill multipurpose aircraft carrier military patch popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. What was to become the fist of the fleet was conceived on september 15, 1941, when the keel of the uss bunker hill cv17 was laid. Uss bunker hill cv17 in camouflage on 11 may 1945, while bunker hill wassupporting the invasion of okinawa, two japanese kamikaze planes struck and severely damaged the aircraft carrier, with casualties exceeding 600in addition to the many wounded, 346 were confirmed dead and an additional 43 sailors were missing. This is the other historical patches created by vfa25 recently. The first bunker hill cv17 was authorized under a maritime commission contract m. Bunker hills designation was changed from cv 17 to cva 17 on 1 october 1952 and from cva 17 to cvs 17 on 8 august 1953. Cv17 uss bunker hill us navy aircraft carrier ship. After a working up period in the atlantic, the bunker hill was sent to the pacific in the fall of 1943 where she had an amazing career.
This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. We have faithfully recreated the continental flag aka, bunker hill flag carried by the americans at the battle of bunker hill. Uss bunker hill cv cvacvs 17, avt9 was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during world war ii for the united states navy. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Stricken from the naval vessel register in november 1966, bunker hill was used as a stationary electronics test platform at san diego during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Description, history, and photographs of aircraft carrier uss bunker hill cv 17 in wwii. Navy during world war ii, major swett flew 103 combat missions. Uss bunker hill, a 27,100ton essex class aircraft carrier built at quincy, massachusetts, was commissioned in may 1943. Transfer of wounded from uss bunker hill cv17 kamikaze aircraft slammed into the carrier uss bunker hill cv17 while she operated off okinawa, uss pasadena cl65 at the right a near miss on the carrier uss bunker hill during an attack by japanese aircraft off the mariana islands on 19 june 1944. Commissioned in may 1943 and sent to the pacific theater of operations, the ship participated in battles in the southwest pacific, central pacific and the drive toward japan. After working up in the atlantic, she arrived in the pacific war zone in time to participate in strikes on rabaul and in the conquest of the gilberts during. On may 11, 1945, bunker hill was severely damaged by two kamikazes while operating off okinawa. Uss bunker hill cv17 is nearmissed by a japanese bomb during the battle of the philippine sea, 19 june 1944 80g366983. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn.
The enemy battleship yamato, one cruiser, and four destroyers were sunk. Navy ships named bunker hill honored the revolutionary war battle fought primarily on adjacent breeds hill at charlestown, mass. Bunker hills designation was changed from cv17 to cva17 on 1 october 1952 and from cva17 to cvs17 on 8 august 1953. Product information wwii us navy squadron patch usn vt84 navy fighter squadron 211 uss bunker hill cv17 wolf gang squadron 5 58 x 7 14 inches cvg 84 wolf gang march april 1945 engagements. Uss bunker hill direct embroidered cv17 ships ball cap. Find uss bunker hill cv17, military gifts and more at. The significance of bunker hill was born out on this past sunday, quoting arthur hurley, chairman of the commemoration committee there would be no fourth of july without the seventeenth of june. The above is intrepids current fall festival seasonal line, in which cv17 bunker hill was mentioned. Below youll find our quality selection of uss bunker hill merchandise. Us navy ship patch uss bunker hill cv 17 gone but not. Uss bunker hill cg52 patch cruiser patches navy patches. The uss bunker hill cv 17 was an essex class carrier and was launched on 7 december 1942 by the bethlehem steel co. Commissioned in may 1943 and sent to the pacific theater of operations, the ship participated in battles in the southwest pacific, central pacific and the drive toward japan through iwo jima, okinawa, and air raids on the japanese homeland. After working up in the atlantic, she arrived in the pacific war zone in.
Shop top fashion brands decorative patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. The battle occurred in the midst of the larger siege of the city of boston, when the americans learned that the british intended to deploy troops to some of the heights surrounding the city in order to command its vital. On the morning of 11 may 1945, while supporting the okinawa invasion, bunker hill was hit and severely damaged by two suicide planes. This patch is a prized piece for any pecially for the veteran, who has served with pride. The ship was named for the battle of bunker hill in the american revolutionary war and was commissioned in may 1943 while covering the invasion of okinawa, bunker hill was struck by two kamikazes in quick succession, setting the vessel on fire. Uss bunker hill was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during world war ii for the united states navy. Bunker hill s designation was changed from cv17 to cva17 on 1 october 1952 and from cva17 to cvs17 on 8 august 1953. Cg52 uss bunker hill guided missile heavy cruiser ship crest determination deterrence. She was struck from the navy listing on 1 november 1966 and retained as a moored electronic test ship at san diego, calif. Uss bunker hill cv 17 index to the monument copies of uss bunker hill the monument courtesy of jerry odette. This was followed by several additional carriers including uss bunker hill cv 17 which was laid down at the fore river shipyard in quincy, ma on september 15, 1941, and named for the battle of bunker hill fought during the american revolution.
Applefield, joseph allen, arm2c uss bunker hill cv. On 7 april 1945 bunker hills planes took part in a fast carrier task force attack on a japanese naval force in the east china sea. Low png, 319x319px, 72kb med jpeg, 1280x1280px, 230kb high tiff, 6024x4876px, 28mb title. Us navy aircraft carrier cv, cva and cvs, insignia, logo and patch. This is believed to be a photo of uss bunker hill cv17 during her shakedown cruise in the summer of 1943. As you can see in the background the score board for uss bunker hill cv17 with a total of 263 aircraft destroyed by the carriers antiaircraft crews and combat aircraft kills. Uss bunker hill cg52 is a ticonderogaclass guided missile cruiser of the united states navy laid down by littoningalls shipbuilding corporation at pascagoula, mississippi on 11 january 1984, launched on 11 march 1985, and commissioned on 20 september 1986. Leather patch of the bunker hill carrier i made for good freind and viet nam vet, enjoy. She was struck from the navy listing on 1 november.
The bunker hill was withdrawn from active service after it returned to the united states mainland for repairs, and was decommissioned in 1947. Wwii patch, usn, vt84 wolf gang uss bunker hill cv17 product information wwii us navy squadron patch usn vt84 navy fighter squadron 211 uss bunker hill cv17 wolf gang squadron 5 58 x 7 14 inches cvg 84 wolf gang march april 1945 engagements. Bunker hill i cv17 naval history and heritage navy. Commissioned in 1943, the ship completed training and small missions in the atlantic before being sent to the pacific to help during world war ii attacks on japan, rabaul and the conquest of the gilberts. Uss bunker hill cv cva cvs 17 essex class aircraft carrier. Uss bunker hill cv 17 wwii cruise book great naval images on.
Uss bunker hill cv 17 afire after being hit by two kamikaze suicide planes. Navy aircraft carrier uss bunker hill cv17, in 1944. Navy ship to bear the name, was named for the battle of bunker hill. Bunker hill battle flag morale patch v2 titan strategic. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website.
The made in the usa caps are made of a woolacrylic blend. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss bunker hill cruise book during world war ii. Check out the deal on very rare wwii usn vf72 fighter squadron jacket patch of lt. Militarybest is proud to offer this uss bunker hill direct embroidered cv17 ships ball cap.
Fleet was conceived on september 15, 1941, when the keel of the uss bunker hill cv17 was laid. Task force 58 conducted attacks against the tokyo area 1617, and 25 february both to neutralize the enemys air power before the landings on iwo jima 19 february and to cripple the aircraft manufacturing industry. Following world war ii, major swett remained in the marine corps reserve. Fate in may 1973 sold for scrap and scrapped afterwards. Cv17 uss bunker hill us navy aircraft carrier ship squadron. Uss bunker hill cv17 this is a transcription of a newspaper article from comments in the article, it is from a chicago paper published sometime in 1945 that has come into my possession temporarily. Uss bunker hill cvcvacvs17, avt9 was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during world war ii for the united states navy. Cv17 was named for the battle of bunker hill, june 17, 1775 which, in fact, was mostly. Uss bunker hill cv 17, later cva17, cvs17 and avt9, 19431973.
The companys filing status is listed as involuntary revocation and its file number is 042602284. Navy aircraft carrier cv, cva and cvs insignia, logo. Uss bunker hill cv cvacvs17, avt9 was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during world war ii for the united states navy. Jerry odette, who was on the bunker hill in 1944, and is the cousin of pncm jerry hays has these original newsletters from 1944. Returning to the united states for repairs, the carrier would largely be inactive for the remainder of. An essexclass aircraft carrier, uss bunker hill cv 17 entered service in 1943. Available online in multpile formats from the internet archive identification of the resource based on print version record. Seen from uss bunker hill cv 17 are uss cowpens cvl25, left, and uss essex cv9, center. This cap is available as a 5 panel high profile, or 6 panel low profile styling. Uss bunker hill cv17 simple english wikipedia, the. On the morning of may 11, 1945, while supporting the okinawa invasion, bunker hill was hit and severely damaged by two suicide planes.
The following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Uss bunker hill cv17 carrier on fire may 11, 1945 world. Uss bunker hill cv17 at sea while participating in strikes on the palau islands, 27 mar 1944. Joining the us pacific fleet, it supported allied efforts during the islandhopping campaign across the pacific.
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss bunker hill cv 17. See more ideas about bunker hill, aircraft carrier and battle of bunker hill. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store wwii patch, usn, cv. Commissioned in may 1943 and sent to the pacific theater of operations, the ship participated in battles in the southwest pacific, central pacific, and the drive toward japan. The uss bunker hill was one of the 24 essex class aircraft carriers and the second ship to be named for the battle of bunker hill. They are pdf files so you will need adobe reader to view them. He was kind enough to let jerry scan them and provide the goat locker a copy. Commissioned in 1943, the ship completed training and small missions in the atlantic before being sent to the pacific to help during world war ii. Uss bunker hill cvcvacvs17 merchandise the uss bunker hill was one of the 24 essex class aircraft carriers and the second ship to be named for the battle of bunker hill. Uss bunker hill cv17 patch oregon air and space museum eugene, oregon dsc09809.
Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store wwii patch, usn, vt. Uss bunker hill cv17 archives this day in aviation. While the original does not survive, john trumbull, a colonial painter, talked to many eyewitnesses of the battle, and featured this flag in his painting, the battle of bunker hill. Uss bunker hill cv17 no 2 elevator destroyed after kamikaze attack uss bunker hill cv17 in camouflage fighting fire on uss bunker hill cv 17 may 11, 1945 okinawa uss bunker hill cv17 on fire may 11, 1945 okinawa. Uss bunker hill cv cva cvs 17 essex class aircraft carrier us. Bunker hill received the presidential unit citation for the period 11 november 1943 to 11 may 1945. Vb8, vbf8 and vf8 uss bunker hill cv17 us militaria forum. Gasoline fires flamed up around fueled and armed planes and several explosions took place. Uss bunker hill cv17 carrier on fire may 11, 1945 site statistics.
Named after the battle fought, 17th june, 1775 on breeds hill, adjacent to bunker hill a height in charlestown. Find people you served with from uss bunker hill cv 17. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store wwii patch, usn. Bunker hill battle flag morale patch v2 titan strategic group. Afire after being hit by two kamikaze suicide planes off okinawa, 11 may 1945.
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