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At sea in the Western Pacific, 30 November 1974. Good overhead showing stern of Midway after her 1966-1970 overhaul: note 3 deck-edge elevators, two to starboard (forward and abaft the island) and one to port. F-4s, A-6s, A-7s, E-2s and an SH-3 are shown on the flight deck - NS024105 - USN. http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/024105.jpg |
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Fourth deployment, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean, for a Sea of Japan excursion with her escorts, via the Tsushima Strait (25 March to 13 April 1974); conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (14 to 21 April 1974). (25 March to 21 April 1974) CHAPTER XXXII
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Macdonald, COMNAVAIRPACREP WETPAC, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 11 January 1974, DESRON 15 and CDR B. W. Streit, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed Piedmont Pier Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 25 March 1974, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, on her fourth deployment, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean, for a Sea of Japan excursion with her escorts, via the Tsushima Strait. She will under go her sixth deployment since her second recommission 31 January 1970, following completion of a four-year conversion-modernization at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, arriving 11 February 1966, ending the year of 1965 upon arrival from her seventh “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet, her seventh South China Sea, on her first Vietnam Combat Cruise on “Yankee Station” in the Gulf of Tonkin in the Far East. She will under go her 12th deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. She will under go her 22nd Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II” (Ref. 1-Midway & 72).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (25 March to 13 April 1974)
“USS Worden (CG-18) joined up with USS Midway (CV-41) as part of her task force” (Reef. 84A).
“After recovering the Air Wing aboard, CTG 77.4 Task Group began the transit to the Straits of Tsushima where a Soviet T-34 class MSF had taken up station on an early warning patrol. The Task Group entered the Straits at 0001I, 31 March 1974. An Air Defense Exercise (Commando Jade) with the Republic of Korea was scheduled for 31 March but fog at most of the Korean air bases forced a postponement of this exercise until 1 April 1974. In the afternoon of 31 March 1974, three raids of Soviet Bear Delta aircraft were intercepted by USS Midway (CVA-41) F-4N aircraft. Also on the afternoon of 31 March, a Soviet Mod-Kotlin DD joined the Task Group. On 1 April 1974, Midway launched its raids from R-74 in the Sea of Japan against the Republic of Korea as part of the Commando Jade Exercise. Soviet air activity was nil on 1 April 1974.
On 2 April 1974, CTG 77.4 Task Group moved from R-74 to R-134 which is inside the Japanese ADIZ. The first Soviet aircraft inbound to USS Midway (CVA-41) were noted at 1321I. These aircraft, two Bear D, were the first of approximately 100 raids which were intercepted during the next 55 hours. The intensity and frequency of the raids necessitated a 24 hour round the clock Combat Air Patrol operation. Normal air operations were curtailed during the entire period. The Soviet Mod-Kotlin assumed an in trail surveillance role during the entire period and on two occasions was refueled by a Soviet AO within visual range of the task group” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) pulled into Pusan, Republic of Korea on the morning of 5 April 1974 for a well deserved rest after one of the most rigorous tests of CVA air defense capabilities by Soviet aircraft. To the CVA and Air Wing’s credit was the fact that no Soviet aircraft approached the task force unescorted by USN aircraft.
On 7 April 1974, the USS Midway (CVA-41) was forced to weigh anchor at Pusan, Republic of Korea and leave the harbor due to high winds and heavy seas after a two day inport period. By 0712I, 8 April the Midway was back at anchor in Pusan Harbor. President Chung Hee Park, Republic of Korea, and American Ambassador to South Korea, Mr. Habib, visited the Midway on the 8th. Full honors were rendered to the President on the occasion of this visit. After the visit was concluded, the Midway was again forced to weigh anchor and get underway due to high winds and heavy seas. On both occasions when the Midway was forced to leave port, the Soviet Mod-Kotlin joined in a trail from its holding position outside Korean territorial waters off Pusan.
At 0600, 9 April, 1974, Midway again anchored in Pusan, Republic of Korea harbor where the ship remained until underway as scheduled at 1800I on 10 April, 1974. The Soviet Mod-Kotlin joined the Task Group upon departure, but returned to Soviet waters shortly after the Midway left the Sea of Japan via the Tsushima Strait” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar 1974 & 405).
“On 13 April 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) RADM Macdonald, COMNAVAIRPACREP WETPAC, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 11 January 1974, DESRON 15 and CDR B. W. Streit, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, on her fourth deployment, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean, for a Sea of Japan excursion with her escorts, via the Tsushima Strait. After recovering the Air Wing aboard, CTG 77.4 Task Group began the transit to the Straits of Tsushima where a Soviet T-34 class MSF had taken up station on an early warning patrol. The Task Group entered the Straits at 0001I, 31 March 1974. An Air Defense Exercise (Commando Jade) with the Republic of Korea was scheduled for 31 March but fog at most of the Korean air bases forced a postponement of this exercise until 1 April 1974. In the afternoon of 31 March 1974, three raids of Soviet Bear Delta aircraft were intercepted by Midway F-4N aircraft. Also on the afternoon of 31 March, a Soviet Mod-Kotlin DD joined the Task Group. On 1 April 1974, Midway launched its raids from R-74 in the Sea of Japan against the Republic of Korea as part of the Commando Jade Exercise. Soviet air activity was nil on 1 April 1974. On 2 April 1974, CTG 77.4 Task Group moved from R-74 to R-134 which is inside the Japanese ADIZ. The first Soviet aircraft inbound to Midway were noted at 1321I. These aircraft, two Bear D, were the first of approximately 100 raids which were intercepted during the next 55 hours. The intensity and frequency of the raids necessitated a 24 hour round the clock Combat Air Patrol operation. Normal air operations were curtailed during the entire period. The Soviet Mod-Kotlin assumed an in trail surveillance role during the entire period and on two occasions was refueled by a Soviet AO within visual range of the task group. Midway pulled into Pusan, Republic of Korea on the morning of 5 April 1974 for a well deserved rest after one of the most rigorous tests of CVA air defense capabilities by Soviet aircraft. To the CVA and Air Wing’s credit was the fact that no Soviet aircraft approached the task force unescorted by USN aircraft. On 7 April 1974, Midway was forced to weigh anchor at Pusan, Republic of Korea and leave the harbor due to high winds and heavy seas after a two day inport period. By 0712I, 8 April the Midway was back at anchor in Pusan Harbor. President Chung Hee Park, Republic of Korea, and American Ambassador to South Korea, Mr. Habib, visited the Midway on the 8th. Full honors were rendered to the President on the occasion of this visit. After the visit was concluded, the Midway was again forced to weigh anchor and get underway due to high winds and heavy seas. On both occasions when the Midway was forced to leave port, the Soviet Mod-Kotlin joined in a trail from its holding position outside Korean territorial waters off Pusan. At 0600, 9 April, 1974, Midway again anchored in Pusan, Republic of Korea harbor where the ship remained until underway as scheduled at 1800I on 10 April, 1974. The Soviet Mod-Kotlin joined the Task Group upon departure, but returned to Soviet waters shortly after the Midway left the Sea of Japan via the Tsushima Strait. Ports of calls included: Pusan, Republic of Korea. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G. RADM W. L. Macdonald as CTG 77.4, COMNAVAIRPACREP WESTPAC. Her sixth deployment since her second recommission 31 January 1970, following completion of a four-year conversion-modernization at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, arriving 11 February 1966, ending the year of 1965 upon arrival from her seventh “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet, her seventh South China Sea, on her first Vietnam Combat Cruise on “Yankee Station” in the Gulf of Tonkin in the Far East. Her 12th deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. Her 22nd Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II (25 March to 13 April 1974)” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72, USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar 1974 & 405).
25/03/74 to 13/04/74
“RADM Macdonald, COMNAVAIRPACREP WESTPAC departed and CAPT., R. J. Schulte assumed duties as CTG 77.4, serving as Commander, Task Group CTG-77.4 from 11 January to 15 April 1974, departed USS Midway (CVA-41) and CAPT. R. J. Schulte assumed duties as Commander, Task Group CTG-77.4 in the Western Pacific Region” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“There are no records that indicate CTF 77 and CTG-77.4 are the same and CARGRU Commanders were referred to as CTG-77.4. COMCARGRU THREE in 1980 assumed COMCARGRU FIVE for example. The aircraft carrier homeported in Japan since October 1973 as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF), and rotational Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers from NAS North Island and NAS Alameda, California deploying to the Western Pacific” (Ref. [7] of 1093; Task Force 77 (United States Navy & USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1979). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task_Force_77_(United_States_Navy).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 14 to 21 April 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, Operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, for Operations in R-116 and off Okinawa in R-173 (22 April to 6 May 1974); conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (7 to 24 May 1974); Operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, Sea of Japan, for air Operations in the Northern Japan Area Refresher Operations were conducted in R-116 (25 May to 5 June 1974); Operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, for Refresher Operations conducted in R-116 and north for operations in R-129 located about 100NM east of Misawa Air Base, Japan (25 May to 5 June 1974); conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (6 to 13 June 1974): Operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, for Refresher Operations conducted in R-116 in the Northern Japan Operating Area and W-185 and W-173 southeast Okinawa (14 to 27 June 1974); conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (28 June to 7 July 1974); Operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, concluding the at sea portion of REFTRA (8 July to 22 July 1974); Operations in R-116 in the Sea of Japan, R-129 off Misawa Air Base, Japan in Northern Japan and south to R-116 for cyclic air operations (1 to 15 August 1974); conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (16 to 26 August 1974); Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 in the Sea of Japan; conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (31 August to 1 September 1979); pulled out of port of Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 2 September 1979 to fly-off the Air Wing, After delaying one day because of Typhoon Polly, launching aircraft and returned to homeport of on 3 September 1974 and conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (4 to 25 September 1979). (22 April to to 3 September 1974) CHAPTER XXXIII
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with CAPT. R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77 since 15 April 1974 and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed homeport Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 22 April 1974, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, for operations in R-116 and off Okinawa in R-173” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (22 April to 6 May 1974)
“While in R-116 from 22 April to 26 April 1974, USMC RF4B pilots from VMCJ-1 conducted carrier qualification landings onboard USS Midway (CVA-41) in preparation for assuming duties as the CVW-5 photo reconnaissance squadron to replace VFP-63 Det “3” RF8 aircraft that were returning to CONUS.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Operations in W-173 from 29 April to 2 May 1974 and were uneventful” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with CAPT. R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77 since 15 April 1974 and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 6 May 1974, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, R-116 and off Okinawa in R-173. While in R-116 from 22 April to 26 April 1974, USMC RF4B pilots from VMCJ-1 conducted carrier qualification landings onboard Midway in preparation for assuming duties as the CVW-5 photo reconnaissance squadron to replace VFP-63 Det “3” RF8 aircraft that were returning to CONUS. Midway conducted Operations in W-173 from 29 April to 2 May 1974 and were uneventful. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (22 April to 6 May 1974)” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 7 to 24 May 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“After a 19 day inport period, USS Midway (CVA-41) with CAPT. R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77 since 15 April 1974 and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 25 May 1974, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, for Refresher Operations conducted in R-116 and north for operations in R-129 located about 100NM east of Misawa Air Base, Japan” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (25 May to 5 June 1974)
“Refresher Operations were conducted in R-116 until 28 May 1974 when the TG-77.4 Task Group headed north for operations in R-129 located about 100NM east of Misawa Air Base, Japan. En route to R-129 the USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted air operations in R-532 and received a visit from the new CTF 77, RADM Davis, arriving in W-185 southeast Okinawa on 19 June 1974, for a visit and remained on board overnight. Commander Task Force Seven Seven, RADM McClendon served from 5 October 1973 to June 1974 presumably. The Midway and her escorts moved to W-173 on the 20th and continued normal air operations and practice air strikes with conventional ordnance against the Okinawa area targets until 25 June 1974.
Upon arrival at R-129, the weather turned for the worse and air operations were curtailed because of dense fog. In the afternoon of 30 May 1974 two Khorol East Bear Deltas were detected exiting the Kuril Island chain. USS Worden (CG-18) tracked the Bears as they turned inbound to the task group. Since the weather at Misawa and at the ship prevented launching of Midway CAP, the CVA shut down characteristic emitters and Capt. Schulte ordered the task group to disperse on random headings. This action evidently created confusion for the Bear pilots since their flight path was not a characteristic straight line to the CVA but circuitous. Midway was not over flown and, in addition to the units of the task group, the Bears reconnoitered two Navy logistic ships engaged in a CONREP 130NM south of the Midway. No further Soviet air reconnaissance occurred on 30 May. The weather again precluded air operations on 31 May 1974 and a decision was made to move the task group to R-116.
Flight operations onboard USS Midway (CVA-41) were conducted from 2 to 4 June 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“On 5 June 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) with CAPT. R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77 since 15 April 1974 and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), with Captain R. J. Schulte, Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the a ten Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, concluding Refresher Operations in R-116 until 28 May 1974 when the CTG 77.4 Task Group headed north for operations in R-129 located about 100NM east of Misawa Air Base, Japan. En route to R-129 the Midway conducted air operations in R-532 and received a visit from the new CTF 77, RADM Davis. Upon arrival at R-129, the weather turned for the worse and air operations were curtailed because of dense fog. In the afternoon of 30 May 1974 two Khorol East Bear Deltas were detected exiting the Kuril Island chain. USS Worden (CG-18) tracked the Bears as they turned inbound to the task group. Since the weather at Misawa and at the ship prevented launching of Midway CAP, the CVA shut down characteristic emitters and Capt. Schulte ordered the task group to disperse on random headings. This action evidently created confusion for the Bear pilots since their flight path was not a characteristic straight line to the CVA but circuitous. Midway was not over flown and, in addition to the units of the task group, the Bears reconnoitered two Navy logistic ships engaged in a CONREP 130NM south of the Midway. No further Soviet air reconnaissance occurred on 30 May. The weather again precluded air operations on 31 May 1974 and a decision was made to move the task group to R-116. Flight operations onboard Midway were conducted from 2 to 4 June 1974. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (25 May to 5 June 1974)” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 6 to 13 June 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with CAPT. R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77 since 15 April 1974 assigned, scheduled to arrive on the 19th and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 14 June 1974, with Captain R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, Refresher Operations conducted in R-116 in the Northern Japan Operating Area and W-185 and W-173 southeast Okinawa” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (14 to 27 June 1974)
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Refresher Operations were conducted in R-116 from 15 to 17 June 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) arrived in W-185 southeast Okinawa on 19 June 1974. CTF 77, RADM Davis, arrived on the 19th for a visit and remained on board overnight. The Midway and her escorts moved to W-173 on the 20th and continued normal air operations and practice air strikes with conventional ordnance against the Okinawa area targets until 25 June 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“On 27 June 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) with CAPT. R. J. Schulte as Commanding Officer, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77 since 15 April 1974 assigned, arriving on the 19th for a visit and remained on board overnight and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked headed north for Yokosuka and tied up to Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, Refresher Operations conducted in R-116 in the Northern Japan Operating Area and W-185 and W-173 southeast Okinawa. Midway conducted Refresher ops in R-116 from 15 to 17 June 1974. Midway arrived in W-185 southeast Okinawa on 19 June 1974. CTF 77, RADM Davis, arrived on the 19th for a visit and remained on board overnight. The Midway and her escorts moved to W-173 on the 20th and continued normal air operations and practice air strikes with conventional ordnance against the Okinawa area targets until 25 June 1974. Preparations began immediately to get underway the next day for Midway’s first Dependent’s Day cruise since arriving overseas. At 0600, 28 June 1974 approximately 3000 dependents and guests boarded the Midway for the Dependents’ Day cruise. The weather was less than ideal with a 600 ft. overcast and ¾ of a mile visibility in rain. The long awaited Japanese rainy season had begun. Limited air operations were conducted by the air wing and all aboard had an opportunity to see a CVA in action in marginal flying weather. Three rock bands in the hangar bay and English language television programs kept the youngsters happy during the day. Food was served to all throughout the period and, by 1630I when the ship again moored alongside Piedmont Pier, most of the children and some adults were looking forward to debarkation and rest at home. Weather notwithstanding everyone appeared to have had an enjoyable cruise. Preparations now began for Midway’s first REFTRA since leaving the United States. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (14 to 27 June 1974)” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“Commander Task Force Seven Seven (CTF 77), RADM Mcclendon, asigned USS Midway (CVA-41) from 5 October 1973 to June 1974.
RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3 arrived aboard USS Midway (CVA-41) on 29 June 1974 and assumed the duties of Commander, Task Group CTG-77.4 in the Western Pacific Region on 30 June 1974, relieving CAPT. R. J. Schulte, serving from 15 April to 30 June 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) began the Training Readiness Exercise (TRE) phase of REFTRA while moored at Piedmont Pier on 1 July 1974. A small diversion from the TRE was provided when Mr. Frank Sinatra responded to a request to visit the Midway as part of his Far East Tour.
On 5 July 1974, Hangar Bay One was prepared and “Old Blue Eyes” held the crew and families of the USS Midway (CVA-41) spellbound for about 40 minutes.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 28 June to 7 July 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“Following this morale boosting visit, TRE was successfully completed and USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer on 8 July 1974, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, for the at sea portion of REFTRA” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (8 to 22 July 1974)
“The various exercises and drills of REFTRA were all accomplished by 16 July 1974 in an outstanding fashion by the USS Midway (CVA-41) crew. The unique feature of this period was that this was the first time REFTRA had ever been attempted on a “WestPac” deployed CVA. The Midway conducted flight operations and maintained its alert posture throughout and received one of the highest evaluations every given a CVA. On 16 July 1974, all REFTRA observers departed the ship and the remainder of the CARGRU-3 staff embarked. The remainder of the at sea period was spent in R-116 where normal cyclic air operations were conducted” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“On 22 July 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 22 July 1974, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan, concluding the at sea portion of REFTRA. The various exercises and drills of REFTRA were all accomplished by 16 July 1974 in an outstanding fashion by the Midway crew. The unique feature of this period was that this was the first time REFTRA had ever been attempted on a “WestPac” deployed CVA. The Midway conducted flight operations and maintained its alert posture throughout and received one of the highest evaluations every given a CVA. On 16 July 1974, all REFTRA observers departed the ship and the remainder of the CARGRU-3 staff embarked. The remainder of the at sea period was spent in R-116 where normal cyclic air operations were conducted. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (8 July to 22 July 1974)” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974)
“On 22 July 1974, CDR W. L. Chatham relieved CDR B. W. Streit as Commander, Air Wing FIVE.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 22 to 31 July 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“Another 10 day inport period and USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer on 1 August 1974, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 in the Sea of Japan, R-129 off Misawa Air Base, Japan in Northern Japan and south to R-116 for cyclic air operations” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (1 to 15 August 1974)
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Operations in R-116 from 1 to 7 August 1974. On 8 August, the Midway and escorts transited to R-129 off Misawa Air Base, Japan. Operations in R-129 proved to be routine and no Soviet air reconnaissance was encountered.
On 12 August 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) moved south to R-116 for three days of cyclic air operations before re-entering Yokosuka harbor” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to homeport Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 15 August 1974, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 in the Sea of Japan, R-129 off Misawa Air Base, Japan in Northern Japan and south to R-116 for cyclic air operations. Midway conducted operations in Northern Japan waters on 1 August 1974, operations in R-116 from 1 to 7 August 1974 and on 8 August 1974, the Midway and escorts transited to R-129 off Misawa Air Base, Japan. Operations in R-129 proved to be routine and no Soviet air reconnaissance was encountered. On 12 August 1974, Midway moved south to R-116 for three days of cyclic air operations before re-entering Yokosuka harbor. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (1 to 15 August 1974)” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 16 to 26 August 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“The scheduled ten day inport period was extended by one day to 27 August 1974 while USS Midway (CVA-41) awaited the passage of Typhoon Mary. The CVA rode out the storm while securely moored to Piedmont Pier. On the 27th the Midway slipped mooring lines and departed her homeport Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 in the Sea of Japan” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (27 to at 1730I, 30 August 1974)
“Departure and commencement of air operations in R-116 were uneventful and on 29 August 1974 the new American Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Hodgson, and COMSEVENTHFLT, VADM Steele, visited USS Midway (CVA-41). On 30 August 1974, the Midway was notified that a routine hull inspection had revealed corrosion to the number one tail shaft which dictated immediate return to port and dry-docking” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked, with aircraft aboard tied up at Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) at 1730I, 30 August 1974, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 in the Sea of Japan. The scheduled ten day inport period was extended by one day to 27 August 1974 while Midway awaited the passage of Typhoon Mary. The CVA rode out the storm while securely moored to Piedmont Pier. On the 27th the Midway slipped mooring lines at homeport and headed for sea for what was supposed to be another ten day at sea period. Departure and commencement of air operations in R-116 were uneventful and on 29 August 1974 the new American Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Hodgson, and COMSEVENTHFLT, VADM Steele, visited Midway. On 30 August 1974, the Midway was notified that a routine hull inspection had revealed corrosion to the number one tail shaft which dictated immediate return to port and dry-docking. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (27 to at 1730I, 30 August 1974)” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 31 August to 1 September 1979” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“While the particulars of work to be accomplished by Ship Repair Facility (SRF) Yokosuka were determined, USS Midway (CVA-41) made plans to pull-out of port of Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 2 September 1979 to fly-off the Air Wing. After delaying one day because of Typhoon Polly, Midway sortied out of port, with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Carrier Strike Force Seventh Fleet (CTF-77), Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 in the Western Pacific, multi-hatted as Commander, Carrier Group FIVE, CCG-5, (COMCARGRU FIVE) and Commander Task Force 70 (CTF-70), the latter task force also being known as Battle Force 7th Fleet and Surface Combatant Force Seventh Fleet (CTF-75) since 29 June 1974 and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 off Northern Japan waters, launching aircraft and returned to homeport of on 3 September 1974. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (2 to 3 September 1974)
“On 3 September 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean and R-116 off Northern Japan waters, launching aircraft and returned to homeport of on 3 September 1974. While the particulars of work to be accomplished by Ship Repair Facility (SRF) Yokosuka were determined, USS Midway (CVA-41) made plans to pull-out of port of Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 2 September 1979 to fly-off the Air Wing. After delaying one day because of Typhoon Polly, Midway sortied out of port. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 4 to 5 September 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
Training - 22/04/74 to at 1730I, 30/08/74
USS Midway (CVA-41) Fleet Activities, under going work in dry-dock number six Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B., replacing number one, two and three tail shafts, and three of the ship's four screws from 6 to 24 September 1974; Open sea and Sea Trials on the new shaft two days after dry-dock number six at Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B. was flooded on 24 September 1974; Fifth deployment, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean (26 September to 10 October 1974) and conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) (11 October to 18 October 1974). (6 September to 18 October 1974) CHAPTER XXXIV
“On 6 September 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) crossed the sill of dry-dock number six Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B.
USS Midway (CVA-41) underwent work in dry-dock number six Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B. During eighteen days beginning 6 September 1974, SRF personnel replaced number one, two and three tail shafts, and three of the ship's four screws.
On 24 September 1974 dry-dock number six Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B. was flooded. During eighteen days beginning 6 September 1974, SRF personnel replaced number one, two and three tail shafts, and three of the ship's four screws. While in dry-dock, a milestone was reached in the Overseas Family Residency portion of forward deployment. A02 James S, White and family arrived in Japan. This family was the 1,000th Midway/CVW-5 family to arrive since the Overseas Residency Program began in July 1973.
USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 3 to 26 September 1974, under going work in dry-dock number six Piedmont Pier, Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B., replacing number one, two and three tail shafts, and three of the ship's four screws from 6 to 24 September 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked departed Piedmont Pier Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 26 September 1974, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, beginning what would turn out to be her fifth deployment, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean, conducting open sea and Sea Trials on the new shaft two days after dry-dock number six at Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B. was flooded on 24 September 1974. She will under go her seventh deployment since her second recommission 31 January 1970, following completion of a four-year conversion-modernization at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, arriving 11 February 1966, ending the year of 1965 upon arrival from her seventh “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet, her seventh South China Sea, on her first Vietnam Combat Cruise on “Yankee Station,” in the Gulf of Tonkin in the Far East. She will under go her 13th deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. She will under go her 23rd Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72 & USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
USS Midway (CVA-41) with CVW-5 (NF) (26 September to 10 October 1974)
“During Sea Trials, and sometime after 26 September 1974, a noticeable whine became evident in the Number Two Main reduction gear which necessitated the locking of number two shaft. USS Midway (CVA-41) continued to operate and pulled into Pusan, ROK on 4 October 1974. As usual Midway was received with warm hospitality by the Korean people. Such a reception was even more appreciated by the men of Midway at this time since the day after pulling into Pusan was the one year anniversary of Midway's arrival in the Far last. The Soviet reception on this occasion was the stationing of a KASHIN DLG in the Straits of Tsushima.
This KASHIN DLG trailed the USS Midway (CVA-41) upon departure from Pusan, Korea on 8 October 1974, inport from 4 to 8 October 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“On 10 October 1974, USS Midway (CVA-41) with RADM Coogan, COMCARGRU-3, serving as Commander, Task Group, CTG-77.4 since 29 June 1974 assigned and CDR W. L. Chatham, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) embarked returned to Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) arrived Piedmont Pier Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) on 26 September 1974, with Captain Richard Joseph Schulte, NAVCAD, as Commanding Officer, ending what turnd out to be her fifth deployment, as the U. S. Navy’s forward-deployed carrier operating with the 7th Fleet, in the Western Pacific Region, conducting Operations in the Pacific Ocean, conducting open sea and Sea Trials on the new shaft two days after dry-dock number six at Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan), N.B. was flooded on 24 September 1974. The crew was warmly received by families and friends who greeted the ship with signs, a band and refreshments to help celebrate the first anniversary of forward deployment. All aboard were looking forward to a twenty-day inport period prior to the second Subic area deployment. Upon arrival, SRF personnel began the search for the elusive whine in Midway's Number Two reduction gear. Midway continued to operate after noticing and pulled into Pusan, ROK on 4 October 1974. As usual Midway was received with warm hospitality by the Korean people. Such a reception was even more appreciated by the men of Midway at this time since the day after pulling into Pusan was the one year anniversary of Midway's arrival in the Far last. The Soviet reception on this occasion was the stationing of a KASHIN DLG in the Straits of Tsushima and upon departure from Pusan, Korea on 8 October 1974, inport from 4 to 8 October 1974, KASHIN DLG trailed the ship. Ports of call included: Pusan, ROK. Squadrons: VF-161, F-4N; VF-151, F-4N; VA-93, A-7A; VA-56, A-7A; VA-115, A-6A / KA-6D, VFP-63 Det. 3, RF-8G; VMCJ-1 Det. 101, EA-6ª; VAW-115, E-2B and HC-1 Det. 2, SH-3G. Her seventh deployment since her second recommission 31 January 1970, following completion of a four-year conversion-modernization at the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard, arriving 11 February 1966, ending the year of 1965 upon arrival from her seventh “WestPac” deployment, operating with the Pacific Fleet and the 7th Fleet, her seventh South China Sea, on her first Vietnam Combat Cruise on “Yankee Station,” in the Gulf of Tonkin in the Far East. Her 13th deployment since her first recommission upon completion of SCB-110 (August 1955 to 30 September 1957), decommissioning in August 1955 upon arrival from her World Cruise and first “WestPac” deployment, operating with the U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) (Atlantic Fleet), operational control extending to the 2nd Fleet and Pacific Fleet and tour of duty with the 7th Fleet, on her first South China Sea deployment, for a five month SCB-110 modernization that included new innovations such as an enclosed bow and an angled flight deck to be installed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Washington; redesignated CVA-41 on 1 October 1952. Her 23rd Foreign Water Fleet Deployment (FWFD) since her commission 10 September 1945, having the destination of being the lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of lead ship of her class, and the first to be commissioned after the end of World War II (26 September to 10 October 1974)” (Ref. 1-Midway, 72 & USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
“USS Midway (CVA-41) conducted Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (NAF Atsugi, Japan) from 11 to 18 October 1974” (Ref. USS MIDWAY Command History for Calendar Year 1974).
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