On july 24, 1969, president richard nixon, adm john s. The uss hornet is best known for launching the important doolittle raid in april of 1942 and its role in winning the battle of midway. Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the fast carrier task force variously designated as task force 38 or 58 in the pacific ocean, the navys primary offensive force during the pacific war. Uss hornet cvs 12 was selected by the navy as the prime recovery ship prs for apollo 11, americas first lunar landing mission. We specialize in navy aircraft carrier ship patches and navy insignia. The uss hornet s exceptional career was capped with the recovery of the apollo 11 and apollo 12 astronauts at the end of these missions. Uss hornet cvs12 cv12 westpac far east cruise book. These patches commemorate the uss hornet s participation in apollo 12 s recovery. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. This us navy training film shows the recovery of the apollo 11 astronauts by the aircraft carrier. Uss hornet cvs12 apollo recovery 1969 to 2009 military patch.
Us navy aircraft carrier cv, cva and cvs, insignia, logo and patch. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. After recovery by uss hornet, they were flown to pago pago international airport in. Cvs12 uss hornet patch apollo recovery center detail. Uss hornet was the fourth essex class aircraft carrier and the eighth ship in the navy to bear the name. On november 24, apollo 12 successfully returned to earth, splashing down only three miles from one of its retrieval ships, the uss hornet. We offer the ultimate overnight experience for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families. Bean, lunar module pilot splashed down safely on nov. If you havent attended before, it is for the crew that was on the hornet for apollo 11, 12. It is a commemorative ceramic stein highlighting the uss hornets recovery of the apollo 12 capsule.
Nasa planned to quarantine the first four lunar missionsapollo 11, 12. Collection transferred by uss hornet cvs12 regarding the apollo 11 and 12 landings and recovery by the ship in 1969. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. The successful trio grin from inside the window of uss hornet.
An original 5 diameter apollo 12 uss hornet recovery patch once belonging to a sailor who was on the carrier at the time. I looked to find a similar stein online, but this one doesnt look like the normal mass produced commemorative ones. The uss hornet underwent the scb27a modernization at the new york naval shipyard from 19511952, and was subsequently redesignated as cva 12 on. Looking for the ideal apollo patches to express yourself. Jul 11, 2015 this compelling account of the apollo 11 recovery is narrated by radm carl seiberlich, who was the commanding officer of the uss hornet cvs 12. Uss hornet apollo 11 splashdown 50 patch collectspace.
Cvs12 uss hornet patch apollo recovery aircraft carrier. The uss hornet cv 12 is an essex class aircraft carrier for the united states navy. After a flight of 195 hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds about 36 minutes longer than planned apollo 11 splashed down in the pacific ocean, miles from the recovery ship uss hornet. Navy aircraft carrier cv, cva and cvs insignia, logo. Apollo 12 was the sixth crewed flight in the united states apollo program and the second to. Hornet recovered the astronauts from the first moon landing mission, apollo 11, on 24 july 1969. Uss ranger cv4 uss yorktown cv5 uss enterprise cv6 uss wasp cv7 uss wasp cv7 uss hornet cv8 uss essex cv9 uss yorktown cvs10 uss yorktown cv10 uss yorktown cv10 cvg19 uss yorktown cvs10 uss intrepid cva11 uss intrepid cvs11 uss intrepid cvs11 uss hornet cv 12 uss hornet cvs 12 uss hornet cvs 12. The patch on the left is the ships patch, and on the right is the patch for the gas gang, v4 division, purple shirts, they are the people that refuel the aircraft. Cvs 12 uss hornet ship apollo 11 recovery patch popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. Apollo 11 patch shop nasa the gift shop at nasa johnson. Apollo 12 was the sixth crewed flight in the united states apollo program and the second to land on the moon. Collection transferred by uss hornet cvs 12 regarding the apollo 11 and 12 landings and recovery by the ship in 1969. On july 24, 1969, dick powers was a 23yearold navy lieutenant on the apollo 11 recovery ship uss hornet. Because of bad weather in the target area, the landing point was changed by about 250 miles.
Commander charles pete conrad and apollo lunar module pilot alan l. Mccain cincpac and several other dignitaries were present while hornet recovered astronauts neil armstrong, buzz aldrin. Here is our uss hornet cv12 jacket, ball cap, decal, and license plate frame with more products coming in the future for you, or your navy friends. Navy aircraft carrier patches cv, cvl, cvn, cvs, cvsg. It was launched on november 14, 1969, from the kennedy space center, florida, four months after apollo 11. But, possibly the neatest thing about the uss hornet it was the ship that picked up neil armstrong, buzz aldrin, and michael collins as they splashed home in their apollo 11 capsule. Cvs12 uss hornet ship patch apollo 11 recovery usnavypatch. Jul 19, 2009 on july 24th 1969 the uss hornet cvs12 recovered the astronauts and the capsule of apollo 11 in the pacific ocean at 19n and 169 9w. Uss hornet cvs12 apollo 12 recovery mission patch 1969. Originally scheduled to be named kearsarge, the ship was renamed after the loss of cv 8. Looking for the ideal hornet patches to express yourself. It has the prime recovery ship logo and year with the mission logo.
Apollo 12 uss hornet recovery fleet space patch database. These are the two patches that my father had while serving on board the u. The apollo 12 mission patch shows the crews navy background. This item is the perfect way to show case your loved ones military service and honor. See more ideas about uss hornet, hornet and aircraft carrier. Hornet plus 3 is a neverbeforeseen apollo 11 film that was discovered on ebay in early 20. Uss hornet cvcvacvs 12 is an essexclass aircraft carrier built for the united states navy usn during world war ii. Glued into a scrapbook and the remains are on the back, but can probably be removed. Nov 11, 2019 the successful trio grin from inside the window of uss hornet. Navy aircraft carrier patches cv, cvl, cvn, cvs, cvsg, cvw show. Picked by the carriers captain to serve as the aide to president nixon, powers. Cvs12 uss hornet patch apollo recovery upper left quadrant.
These patches commemorate the uss hornets participation in apollo 12s recovery. Here is our uss hornet cv 12 jacket, ball cap, decal, and license plate frame with more products coming in the future for you, or your navy friends. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It is a commemorative ceramic stein highlighting the uss hornet s recovery of the apollo 12 capsule. Uss hornet, prime recovery vessel for the apollo 12 lunar landing mission, moves toward the apollo 12 command module to retrieve the spacecraft. Apr 20, 2011 but, possibly the neatest thing about the uss hornet it was the ship that picked up neil armstrong, buzz aldrin, and michael collins as they splashed home in their apollo 11 capsule. Uss hornet cvs12 cv12 westpac far east cruise book year log. Apollo splashdown an exhibition about the space programs that flourished after wwii during americas space race with. These patches commemorate the uss hornets participation in apollo. Apollo 12 uss hornet recovery ship stein collectspace. Hornet the crew of apollo 12 were wearing blue jumpsuits with an embroidered. Uss hornet crew members relive historic recovery of apollo.
In early 1944, she participated in attacks on japanese installations in. Apollo 12 insignia with image of moon, ship with sails, and names of crew. When they stepped out of the recovery helicopter onto the deck of the u. Navy aircraft carrier patches cv, cvl, cvn, cvs, cvsg, cvw. Uss hornet cvs12 apollo recovery 1969 to 2009 military.
This patch is a prized piece for any pecially for the veteran or love one, who has served or is still serving with pride. I looked to find a similar stein online, but this one doesnt look like the. This update to a satisfactory trajectory occurred about two minutes after. Nice woven patch uss hornet cvs us navy apollo 12 ebay. Cvs12 uss hornet ship apollo 11 recovery patch popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. The uss hornets exceptional career was capped with the recovery of the apollo 11 and apollo 12 astronauts at the end of these missions.
Apollo 11 recovered by uss hornet cvs12 from pacific ocean. President richard nixon was there to greet them and. Buy products related to uss ship patch products and see what customers say about uss ship patch products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. For scheduled overnight dates, visit our events calendar. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss hornet cv 12. Everything you wanted to know about the aircraft carrier u. The aircraft carrier hornet foundation preserves and honors the legacy of uss hornet, a national and state historic landmark, and its role in naval aviation history, the defense of our country, the apollo program, and exploration of space. Send me a scanned image of your original hornet patch, and i will add it to this page. Great reunion guys, please add your pictures and thoughts. Acquista uss hornet borse create da designer indipendenti di tutto il globale.
The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Launch controllers lost telemetry contact at 36 seconds, and again at 52 seconds, when the saturn v launch vehicle was struck by lightning. Also see what is currently happening with this grand ship. The patch on alan beans r forehead covers a cut he received from a camera during the splashdown.
Navy divers aided the apollo 11 crew, astronauts neil a. President nixon was on board to welcome the returning astronauts back to earth, where they lived in quarantine aboard hornet prior to. Stampiamo uss hornet borse di altissima qualita su linternet. See more ideas about navy ships, patches and us navy. The design is available as a 4 woven patch, a lapel pin, keychain, magnet, ornament and as a 2 patch sewn to the side of an apollo 11 recoverystyle cap. Uss hornet cv8 launched doolittle raid and was lost at the battle of the santa cruz islands. Come aboard and experience a night in the life of a sailor on a wwii aircraft carrier. The uss hornet cv12 is an essex class aircraft carrier for the united states navy. The boosters first stage continued firing, launching apollo 12 into an initial earthparking orbit of 115 by 117. Bean performed just over one day and seven hours of lunar surface activity while command. A helicopter from the recovery ship, which took part in the recovery operations, hovers over the scene of the splashdown. Uss hornet crewmen are greeted by the crew of the apollo 12 mission as the three astronauts are transferred from a u. Destroyers, aircraft carriers, cruisers, cargo, tugs, river boats, subs. Navy patch of the aircraft carrier uss hornet cvs12 for the apollo 12 recovery mission, 24 november 1969.
Uss hornet cvs 12 carrier ship patch apollo 12 recovery. The uss hornet museum in alameda will host a special celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 splashdown and recovery. Uss hornet museum discover and learn history onboard a. The uss hornet was originally named uss kearsarge, but it was renamed after the uss hornet cv8. Seaking helicopters of helicopter squadron 2 served aboard uss hornet from 1962 to 1970, and helicopter squadron 4 during the apollo 11 and 12 recoveries in 1969. Apollo 12 uss hornet recovery fleet submitted by liem on wed, 060520 15. This compelling account of the apollo 11 recovery is narrated by radm carl seiberlich, who was the commanding officer of the uss hornet cvs12.