USS Coral Sea CVA-43

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Comment by Darrell Allen on September 4, 2010 at 10:59am

I was with VAQ-133 aboard the Coral Sea for the 87-88 Med Cruise. I think our mission that cruise was to stay in-port as much as possible. Spent Christmas and New Year's in Naples. I had shore patrol New Year's Eve, now that was crazy!! They shot off so many fireworks that night it looked like the fog had rolled in and covered the whole city. Had some good times that cruise.

Comment by Brian Salisbury on August 4, 2010 at 8:39pm

I watched them cut her up in Philadelphia while stationed on USS O H Perry

Comment by Brian Salisbury on August 4, 2010 at 8:37pm

Shipmate 1980 - 1983 in OW Division as an EW2. Worked with a great group of guys.

Comment by Wm. Douglas Van Syckle on June 22, 2010 at 7:38pm

She was older and bolder and she brought me home every time. I served on her from 1986 to 1991. I was her last CMAA and I closed her out. I can't believe they cut her up. She deserved better. She will always be my first Navy love.

Comment by Paul Basso on August 2, 2009 at 12:16pm

I served on the Coral Maru with VA-196 MIlestones (CVW-14) for the 79-80 cruise, 81-82 cruise, and 83 world cruise. I also enjoyed Phattaya Beach on new years 81 and Cannes France 4th of July 83. Great fireworks show.

Comment by James Christopher Cowan on July 10, 2009 at 4:13pm

I served on Coral Sea 1979-82 two Westpacs had a great time in Pattaya new years eve 81 (no shore patrol!).

Comment by Antonio Tumbaga on June 19, 2009 at 6:09pm

I was with VF-111 attached to the Coral Sea, 2 wespacs

Comment by Earnie Collins on June 16, 2008 at 6:44pm

I may not count, but I did two weeks reserve time aboard the Coral Sea back in the mid 80's. I had a great time. They stayed around the Alameda coast and the pilots did practice.