I was a brown shirt with VF-51 and did two tours in Vietnam aboard the Hancock between September 65 and 67. This video brought back great memories. Lots of long hours of hard work during flight ops and fun times in Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii...and who can forget the original Dizzyland of Alongapo City in the Philippines! Ahhh how I miss stopping for monkey meat as we rushed back to the ship! God bless all who served and are serving. Rich Casamento
HANNA was a fantastic ship. Longest serving front line ESSEX carrier. To all of you who served aboard her (and other ships), I wasn't into superheroes growing up. I was into the ships of the United States Navy and their exploits. I truly look up to you guys who gave these vessels their souls. I sat around reading about ship histories and spent my lawn mowing money on model kits. At 36 years old, these habits have not changed. I'm a big fan. There is not a celebrity in the world that impresses me, but when I meet a guy that tells me he served on one of these old ships I am absolutely starstruck. Bless you guys for your courage and hard work!
Thank you so much for sharing the photos. My father was on the Hancock and another carrier (name has slipped my mind) as an ASM. In from '56 to '66. Was attached to VP-4. Dad lost a crap ton of pictures so thought I would go look. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video, my father served on the Hancock in 74-75, I went on a Tiger cruise from Hawaii during the 75 westpac, my parents lied about my age I was only 7 at the time you had to be 8. The Hornet CV-12 is parked where they used to have the Hancock, I've been down there several times to see our old house and going up to the Hornet does bring back memories of being a little kid either seeing your Dad leaving or waiting anxiously for him to return.
Hi Brian! Thanks SO much for posting this video of the USS Hancock CVA 19 that my husband Brien was so proud of! He was on it from 1969-1971. Watching this footage just thrilled him. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this. It brought he and I both to wonderful days and times in California.This really moved him. Thank you Brian!..And your service to our country.
This video brings back memories of my time in Hanna, I was aboard from late 65 to late 67 before being transferred to 'Nam. Thanks for sharing it, I'm one of steward onboard, I was transferred by highline from a small tanker/oiler can't remember the name but got there at same time with the Chaplain. Thanks, she my very first ship after boot camp.
Hi - I served aboard the USS Hancock from 1968-1969. I was on the USS Oriskany 66-68 in A4 squadron VA-163. Thanks for sharing all your great photos which really bring back good West Pac memories. We have both been to the same liberty ports and it looks like you and your buddies did the same thing in port as my buddies and I did . . . ;-) Dennis D Lund
I was stationed aboard Hanna in V-3 Div. from early 1960 till March of 1962. I had a great time and met a lot of good guys. For your interest, we (our ship) arrived in Japan for r&r in ???? January 1962 or so. We were to be there for about a week. On day 1, I returned to the ship from liberty and it was a beehive of activity, nothing like I had ever seen before. Liberty was granted to the other half of the crew (port and starboard liberty) and on the morning of the 3rd. day we started steaming south. There was a lot of head scratching as to where we were going and why. After about 6 or so days of steaming south, early one morning we started launching airplanes loaded with bombs. As crew we had no idea who or what was being bombed or what was going on?? Now we know.
At the start of your video I see what may be one of my VA 153, A4's sitting on the port side. Thanks for sharing your video it sure brings back lots of memories.
john black did you know my uncle chief Petty officer Jim coumatos? he was also a pilot during ww2 ( flew torpedo bomber) called avenger...I really loved him..he lived near Frisco ( Alameda naval base) back then..in 67' we visited him..I was 9 yrs old. from NYC..
Hi Brian. I was aboard Hanna 67-69 in the IC Gang. I'm sure we crossed paths in those years. Thanks for sharing the memories. Flew off the Hanna on the Cod to DaNang in Dec of 69 for discharge after my 4 year hitch. Al Markiewicz
I was V-6 division yeoman and in charge of air department supply. I also took care of the log books for the (Cod) which is the ships only plane that was not a squadron plane. My duty in port was Captain's driver and I drove him in the black sedan with the flags on the front. It was kind of weird driving in Japan on the wrong side of the road and all the signs in Japanese. The Captain would say "Don't worry Trav. I''ll show you how to get there". Thanks for asking.
Thanks for the memories, I Did Wespac in 62', with VF-24 on the Midway... On several Carrier Quals,down the California coast, out of Alameda, on the Hancock. jd
I was a Tin Can sailor in Nam doing plane guard for the Hancock , during a launch one of the planes afterburner never kicked in , from my view in the gun director , I watched it drop off the front. I thought for sure he was going to hit the water and from our position along side could not see directly in front of the Hancock. About a half mile in front I saw him gaining altitude.
My father, Jim Finley, was on the Hancock from 1955-1958, during the Korean War. He passed away many years ago, but he was in aviation ordinance most of the time. I still have one of his cruisebooks, onboard holiday dinner menus, etc.Check out the Hancock alumni pages to take a look....
Hi Lloyd, First thank you for your service brother and I am sorry to hear about your cancer problem. Unfortunately I can't help you bucause the log books I kept were only for the plane itself in regards to having maintenance problems. What you are looking for is a passenger list which I had nothing to do with and all that information stayed with the ship which has been scrapped. I heard that the conning tower is in the Smithsonian in Wash. DC and you could check with them for help.
I served on Hancock from 1961 thru December 1964 ,l was 3rd class machismo mate in after engine room , I would like to know what size kw generators the ship had.
Alan Edwards I was onboard Hancock in 1962, 63, and to the end of 1964. I was a PO- 3 Ordancemen in VA-216 BlackDiamonds. All good memories while in the Navy. Great times overseas, and made some great friendship's.
Witnessed 1st shorty into Nam - only time ship was at General Quarters. Yeomen with photo squadron VFP 63 out of Miramar, CA. Many of my picture were used in the cruse book. Nothing like witnessing night ops.
I was a brown shirt with VF-51 and did two tours in Vietnam aboard the Hancock between September 65 and 67. This video brought back great memories. Lots of long hours of hard work during flight ops and fun times in Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii...and who can forget the original Dizzyland of Alongapo City in the Philippines! Ahhh how I miss stopping for monkey meat as we rushed back to the ship! God bless all who served and are serving.
Rich Casamento
HANNA was a fantastic ship. Longest serving front line ESSEX carrier. To all of you who served aboard her (and other ships), I wasn't into superheroes growing up. I was into the ships of the United States Navy and their exploits. I truly look up to you guys who gave these vessels their souls. I sat around reading about ship histories and spent my lawn mowing money on model kits. At 36 years old, these habits have not changed. I'm a big fan. There is not a celebrity in the world that impresses me, but when I meet a guy that tells me he served on one of these old ships I am absolutely starstruck. Bless you guys for your courage and hard work!
I was stationed on the USS Hancock CVA-19 from 1963-1967, brought back great memories!! Thanks
Wesley Schiewe did you know my uncle... Chief Petty officer Jim coumatos
I can"t say I knew him but there was over 3,000 crew members and we probably passed by each other a few times. Thanks for asking.
My dad was also on the hancock from 1963-1967 David lance was his name.
Thank you so much for sharing the photos. My father was on the Hancock and another carrier (name has slipped my mind) as an ASM. In from '56 to '66. Was attached to VP-4. Dad lost a crap ton of pictures so thought I would go look. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video, my father served on the Hancock in 74-75, I went on a Tiger cruise from Hawaii during the 75 westpac, my parents lied about my age I was only 7 at the time you had to be 8. The Hornet CV-12 is parked where they used to have the Hancock, I've been down there several times to see our old house and going up to the Hornet does bring back memories of being a little kid either seeing your Dad leaving or waiting anxiously for him to return.
Hi Brian! Thanks SO much for posting this video of the USS Hancock CVA 19 that my husband Brien was so proud of! He was on it from 1969-1971. Watching this footage just thrilled him. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this. It brought he and I both to wonderful days and times in California.This really moved him. Thank you Brian!..And your service to our country.
This video brings back memories of my time in Hanna, I was aboard from late 65 to late 67 before being transferred to 'Nam. Thanks for sharing it, I'm one of steward onboard, I was transferred by highline from a small tanker/oiler can't remember the name but got there at same time with the Chaplain. Thanks, she my very first ship after boot camp.
My name is Bob Northway. I was an AC3 in OC Division and served onboard Jan '66-Mar '68.
Thanks for the video
Hi - I served aboard the USS Hancock from 1968-1969. I was on the USS Oriskany 66-68 in A4 squadron VA-163. Thanks for sharing all your great photos which really bring back good West Pac memories. We have both been to the same liberty ports and it looks like you and your buddies did the same thing in port as my buddies and I did . . . ;-) Dennis D Lund
I was stationed aboard Hanna in V-3 Div. from early 1960 till March of 1962. I had a great time and met a lot of good guys. For your interest, we (our ship) arrived in Japan for r&r in ???? January 1962 or so. We were to be there for about a week. On day 1, I returned to the ship from liberty and it was a beehive of activity, nothing like I had ever seen before. Liberty was granted to the other half of the crew (port and starboard liberty) and on the morning of the 3rd. day we started steaming south. There was a lot of head scratching as to where we were going and why. After about 6 or so days of steaming south, early one morning we started launching airplanes loaded with bombs. As crew we had no idea who or what was being bombed or what was going on?? Now we know.
At the start of your video I see what may be one of my VA 153, A4's sitting on the port side. Thanks for sharing your video it sure brings back lots of memories.
Thanks for the share. I was on the Hanna on her last cruise in 1975. I was #3 Elevator Operator.
Served on Hana from 62 to 66 with VA-215 as Pilot. Long time past! Flew 33 missions.
I was there too Mr Black and I remember you. I'm Jerry Slaughter, a white shirt trouble shooter on the flt deck. jerry.60sr@yahoo.com
john black did you know my uncle chief Petty officer Jim coumatos? he was also a pilot during ww2 ( flew torpedo bomber) called avenger...I really loved him..he lived near Frisco ( Alameda naval base) back then..in 67' we visited him..I was 9 yrs old. from NYC..
This music is funkalicious.
Served on the Hancock 1966-67...worked in Personal doing re-enlistments...thanks for the memories.
Hi Brian. I was aboard Hanna 67-69 in the IC Gang. I'm sure we crossed paths in those years. Thanks for sharing the memories. Flew off the Hanna on the Cod to DaNang in Dec of 69 for discharge after my 4 year hitch.
Al Markiewicz
Anybody know Ronnie Sanders he worked building up stem in them boilers to launch them jets back in this time era
I served aboard the Hancock in the Pacific in 1946
What did you do? I was Master at arms of a mess deck
I was V-6 division yeoman and in charge of air department supply. I also took care of the log books for the (Cod) which is the ships only plane that was not a squadron plane. My duty in port was Captain's driver and I drove him in the black sedan with the flags on the front. It was kind of weird driving in Japan on the wrong side of the road and all the signs in Japanese. The Captain would say "Don't worry Trav. I''ll show you how to get there". Thanks for asking.
1970-1971
My late brother, Hazel, served on the Hancock during this period. We are proud of his service and sent me some pictures from Hawaii on R & R.
Thanks for the memories, I Did Wespac in 62', with VF-24 on the Midway...
On several Carrier Quals,down the California coast, out of Alameda, on the Hancock.
jd
My Uncle..RIP..Denny Hales was on the Hancock...Miss You..Maddad
I was a Tin Can sailor in Nam doing plane guard for the Hancock , during a launch one of the planes afterburner never kicked in , from my view in the gun director , I watched it drop off the front. I thought for sure he was going to hit the water and from our position along side could not see directly in front of the Hancock. About a half mile in front I saw him gaining altitude.
Joseph Stricker I would like to know what ship you were on at the time. I was on the USS Parsons DD 949 as an FTG3 from 1962 to 1964.
I was on the USS Hancock from 1965 to 1967.
My father, Jim Finley, was on the Hancock from 1955-1958, during the Korean War. He passed away many years ago, but he was in aviation ordinance most of the time. I still have one of his cruisebooks, onboard holiday dinner menus, etc.Check out the Hancock alumni pages to take a look....
Hi Lloyd,
First thank you for your service brother and I am sorry to hear about your cancer problem.
Unfortunately I can't help you bucause the log books I kept were only for the plane itself in regards to having maintenance problems.
What you are looking for is a passenger list which I had nothing to do with and all that information stayed with the ship which has been scrapped.
I heard that the conning tower is in the Smithsonian in Wash. DC and you could check with them for help.
my Dad Dave Marcus was aboard 66-69 in the photo lab...I will send him the link...thanks for posting!
I served on Hancock from 1961 thru December 1964 ,l was 3rd class machismo mate in after engine room , I would like to know what size kw generators the ship had.
Alan Edwards I was onboard Hancock in 1962, 63, and to the end of 1964. I was a PO- 3 Ordancemen in VA-216 BlackDiamonds. All good memories while in the Navy. Great times overseas, and made some great friendship's.
Alan Edwards did anyone know my uncle...Jim coumatos.? chief Petty officer
Witnessed 1st shorty into Nam - only time ship was at General Quarters. Yeomen with photo squadron VFP 63 out of Miramar, CA. Many of my picture were used in the cruse book. Nothing like witnessing night ops.
I was on the Hancock September '63 until July '66...GM division.
MyBowelsAreLoose dies the name James coumatos ring a bell ? he was my uncle.. RIP
Grampal served on her in veitnam