USS BENNINGTON (CV 20) Commissioned : Aug.6, 1944


(Last update on Jun.19, 2013)
CVG-19 (A)
USS BENNINGTON (CV 20)
Feb. 1946 - Mar. 1946
(San Francisco to Norfolk via Panama Canal )
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-19BulldogsF8F-1
200
VBF-19 F8F-1
300
VB-19 SB2C-5
400
VT-19 TBM-3E


Decommissioned as reserve : Nov.8, 1946

SCB-27A
Oct.30, 1950 - Nov.30, 1952
at New York Naval Shipyard

Redesignated CVA 20 : Oct.1, 1952

Recommissioned : Nov.13, 1952


(Last update on Dec.9, 2020)
CVG-7 (L)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Feb.19, 1953 - May 7, 1953 (Shakedown in the SoLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-71 F9F-2
200
VF-72HawksF9F-2
400
VF-74Be-DevilersF4U-4
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-4
(NE)7xx
VC-12 DET.41 AD-4W
(SS)8xx
VC-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-4N
(PL)9xx
VC-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-1


(Last update on Apr.3, 2024)
CVG-7 (L)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Sep.16, 1953 - Feb.23, 1954 (NorLant, Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
101-11x
VF-71Hell's AngelsF2H-3
201-21x
VF-72 (*1)HawksF9F-5
401-41x
VF-74Be-DevilersF4U-4
00, 501-51x
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-4
(NA)601-604
VC-4 DET.41NightcappersF2H-3
(NH)x
VC-7 DET.41 (*2)Go-Devil'sAJ-1
Modex : 3, 4, 5
(NE)701-703
VC-12 DET.41 AD-4W
(SS)801-804
VC-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-4N
(PL)901-903
VC-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
ex. Modex : 918, 9xx, 9xx
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-2
Modex : 53, xx
(*1) VF-72 redesignated VA-72 on Jan.3, 1956
(*2) VC-7 redesignated VAH-7 on Nov.1, 1955


(Last update on Aug.8, 2018)
ATG-181 (I)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
May 22, 1954 - May 27, 1954 (Narragansett Bay Operating Area)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(B)100
VF-21Mach BustersF9F-7
(B)300
VF-41Black AcesF2H-3
(B)500
VA-42Green PawnsAD-6
(NE)7xx
VC-12 DET.30 AD-4W
(SS)8xx
VC-33 DET.30Night HawksAD-4N
(PL)9xx
VC-62 DET.30Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.30Fleet AngelsHUP-2


SCB-125 : Jun.12, 1954 - Mar.11, 1955
at New York Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Oct.28, 2015)
ATG-201
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Apr.25, 1955 - May 1955 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(ATG)200
VF-102RoadrunnersF9F-5
(ATG)300
VF-13Night CappersF9F-8
(ATG)500
VA-105Mad DogsAD-6
(NB)xx
VC-5 DET.30Savage SonsAJ-2
(NA)6xx
VC-4 DET.30NightcappersF2H-4
(NE)7xx
VC-12 DET.30BatsAD-5W
(SS)8xx
VC-33 DET.30Night HawksAD-5N
(PL)9xx
VC-62 DET.30Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.30Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Jan.30, 2013)
ATG-201
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Aug. 1955 - Aug. 1955 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(ATG)200
VA-36RoadrunnersF9F-5
(ATG)300
VF-13Night CappersF9F-8
(ATG)500
VA-105Mad DogsAD-6
(NB)xx
VC-5 DET.30Savage SonsAJ-2
(NA)6xx
VC-4 DET.30NightcappersF2H-4
(NE)7xx
VC-12 DET.30BatsAD-5W
(SS)8xx
VC-33 DET.30Night HawksAD-5N
(PL)9xx
VC-62 DET.30Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.30Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Mar.13, 2013)
ATG-201
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Sep.8, 1955 - Oct.20, 1955
(changed homeport : Mayport to San Diego via Cape Horn)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(ATG)200
VA-36RoadrunnersF9F-5
(ATG)300
VF-13Night CappersF9F-8
(ATG)500
VA-105Mad DogsAD-6
(NB)xx
VC-5 DET.30Savage SonsAJ-2
(NA)6xx
VC-4 DET.30NightcappersF2H-4
(NE)7xx
VC-12 DET.30BatsAD-5W
(SS)8xx
VC-33 DET.30Night HawksAD-5N
(PL)9xx
VC-62 DET.30Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.30Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Dec.30, 2020)
ATG-201 (J) (*1)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Oct.31, 1955 - Apr.16, 1956 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(ATG)200
 VA-36RoadrunnersF9F-5
(ATG)300
 VF-13Night CappersF9F-8
(ATG)500
 VA-105 (*2)Mad DogsAD-6
(NF)xx
VC-6 DET.N (*3)FleursAJ-2
Modex: 3, 12
(NA)601-608
VC-4 DET.30 (*4)NightcappersF2H-4
(NE)701-704
VC-12 DET.30 (*5)BatsAD-5W
(SS)801-804
VC-33 DET.30 (*6)Night HawksAD-5N
(PL)xx
VC-62 DET.30 (*7)Fighting PhotosF9F-6P
Modex: 57, xx, xx
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.NPacific Fleet AngelsHUP-2
Modex: 18
(*1) the tail code "J" was assigned to ATG-201 on Jul.24, 1956
(*2) VA-105 disestablished on Feb.1, 1959
(*3) VC-6 redesignated to VAH-6 on Jul.1, 1956
(*4) VC-4 redesignated to VF(AW)-4 on Jul.2, 1956
(*5) VC-12 redesignated to VAW-12 on Jul.2, 1956
(*6) VC-33 redesignated to VA(AW)-33 on Jul.2, 1956
(*7) VC-62 redesignated to VFP-62 on Jul.2, 1956


(Last update on Apr.5, 2017)
ATG-181 (I)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Oct.15, 1956 - May 22, 1957 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF2H-3
200
VF-21 (*1)Mach BustersFJ-3/3M
300
VF-174Hell RazorsF9F-8/8B
400
VA-42Green PawnsAD-6/4Q
(NF)xx
VAH-6 DET.NFleursAJ-2
Modex : 24, xx
(NE)70x
VAW-12 DET.30BatsAD-5W
Modex : 701, 702, 703, 704
(SS)80x
VA(AW)-33 DET.30Night HawksAD-5N
Modex : 801, 802, 803, 804
(PL)4x
VFP-62 DET.30Fighting PhotosF9F-8P
Modex : 43, 44, 45
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.NPacific Fleet AngelsHUP-2
Modex : 24, xx
(*1) redesignated VA-43 on Jul.1, 1959


Last update on Feb.10, 2021)
ATG-1 (NA)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
May 26, 1958 - Jun. 1958 (Hawaii Operating Area)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-111SundownersFJ-3M
200
VF-52 (*1)SealancersF2H-3
300
VA-151 (*2)Black KnightsFJ-4B
400
VA-196Main BatteryAD-6
(ZH)xx
VAH-16 DET.H (*3)White BladesAJ-2
(RR)7xx
VAW-11 DET.H AD-5W
(VV)8xx
VA(AW)-35 DET.HNight HecklersAD-5N
(PP)9xx
VFP-61 DET.HEyes of the FleetF9F-8P
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.HPacific Fleet AngelsHUP-2
(*1) VF-52 disestablished on Feb.23, 1959
(*2) VA-151 redesignated VA-23 on Feb.23, 1959
(*3) VAH-16 disestablished on Jan.30, 1959


(Last update on Sep.13, 2017)
ATG-4 (ND)
USS BENNINGTON (CVA 20)
Aug.21, 1958 - Jan 12, 1959 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-111 (*1)SundownersFJ-3M
200
VA-152FriendliesF2H-3
300
VA-55WarhorsesFJ-4B
500
VA-216Black DiamondsAD-6
(ZH)xx
VAH-16 DET.K (*2)White BladesAJ-2
Modex : 4, 12, 2x
(RR)7xx
VAW-11 DET.KEarly ElevenAD-5W
Modex : 762, 7xx, 7xx
(VV)8xx
VA(AW)-35 DET.K (*3)Night HecklersAD-5N
Modex : 826, 828, 829, 8xx
(PP)9xx
VFP-61 DET.K (*4)Eyes of the FleetF9F-8P
Modex : 999, 9xx, 9xx
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.KPacific Fleet AngelsHUP-2
Modex : 2
(*1) VF-111 disestablished on Jan.19, 1959
(*2) VAH-16 disestablished on Jan.30, 1959
(*3) VA(AW)-35 redesignated VA-122 on Jun.29, 1959
(*4) VFP-61 redesignated VCP-63 on Jul.1, 1959


Redesignated CVS 20 : Jun.30, 1959


(Last update on Apr.4, 2012)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Jul. 1960 - Jul. 1960 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS2F-1/1S
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS2F-1/2/1S
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersHSS-1
(RR)7x
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenAD-5W


(Last update on Feb.22, 2012)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Sep. 1960 - Sep. 1960 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS2F-1/1S
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS2F-1/1S
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersHSS-1
(RR)7x
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenAD-5W


(Last update on Jun.24, 2020)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Oct.1, 1960 - May 2, 1961 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
10-20
VS-33ScrewbirdsS2F-1/1S
30-40
VS-38Red GriffinsS2F-1/1S
50-64
HS-8EightballersHSS-1
(RR)70-73
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenAD-5W
(YP)71-92
HMR(L)-163 (*1)Ridge RunnersHUS-1
HMR(L)-163 was embarked aboard USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
from Dec.1, 1960 to Apr.1, 1961


(Last update on Sep.12, 2012)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Nov. 1961 - Nov. 1961 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS2F-1/1S
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS2F-1/1S
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersHSS-1/1N
(RR)7x
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenAD-5W


(Last update on Mar.20, 2024)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Jan.7, 1962- Jul.25, 1962 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
10-20
VS-33ScrewbirdsS2F-1S
30-40
VS-38Red GriffinsS2F-1S
50-65
66-67
HS-8EightballersHSS-1N
HSS-1
(RR)71-75
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenAD-5W
 
COD (*1) TF-1 (017/146017)
(*1) assigned to USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20) rather than to CVSG-59


(Last update on Oct.20, 2010)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Aug. 1963 -Sep. 1963 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7x
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenEA-1E


(Last update on May 16, 2012)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Nov. 1963 - Dec. 1963 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7x
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenEA-1E
(NG)x
VA-93 DET.QBlue BlazersA-4B


(Last update on Jan.13, 2021)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Feb.20, 1964 - Aug.11, 1964 (WestPac, Vietnam War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
10-19
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
30-39
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
50-65
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)71-75
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenEA-1E
(NG)1-4
VA-93 DET.QBlue BlazersA-4B
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.QPacific Fleet AngelsUH-2A


(Last update on Aug.24, 2011)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Feb. 1965 - Feb. 1965 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7xx
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenE-1B
(NH)I-IV
VA-113 DET.QStingersA-4B


(Last update on Mar.25, 2015)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Mar.22, 1965 - Oct.7, 1965 (WestPac, Vietnam War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
10-12, 14-20
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
30-40
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
50-66
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7xx
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenE-1B
(NH)I-IV
VA-113 DET.QStingersA-4B
Bu.No./Modex
144874/NH-I
144938/NH-II (*1)
142920/NH-II (*1)
142819/NH-III
142877/NH-IV
(*1) On May 21, 1965,
144938/NH-II crashed in the sea
when just landing on USS Bennington in the Gulf of Tonkin.
And then, was replaced by Bu.No. 142920


Dry Dock Overhaul
Nov.15, 1965 - Apr. 1966
at Long Beach Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Sep.17, 2008)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
May 6, 1966 - May 18, 1966
(Flight Deck Certification and Operational Readiness Inspection off San Diego)
XC-142A VSTOL made its first carrier takeoffs and landings
during tests conducted on May 18, 1966.


(Last update on Apr.22, 2009)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Aug. 1966 - Sep. 1966 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7xx
VAW-11 DET.QEarly ElevenE-1B


(Last update on Apr.29, 2015)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Nov.4, 1966 - May 23, 1967 (WestPac, Vietnam War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
10-12, 14-21
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
30-40
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
50-66
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7xx
VAW-11 DET.Q (*1)Early ElevenE-1B
 
COD (*2) C-1A #039
(Bu.No. 146039)
(*1) VAW-11 DET.Q redesignated VAW-111 DET.20 on Apr.20, 1967
(*2) assigned to USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20) rather than to CVSG-59


(Last update on Dec.15, 2010)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
recovery Apollo 4
Oct. 1967 - Nov. 1967 (Pac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7xx
VAW-111 DET.20HuntersE-1B
recovered Apollo 4 (AS-501) on Nov.9, 1967
at 30 degrees, 6 minutes north, and 172 degrees, 32 minutes west


(Last update on May 19, 2010)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Mar. 1968 - Mar. 1968 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1x-2x
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
3x-4x
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
5x-6x
HS-8EightballersSH-3A
(RR)7xx
VAW-111 DET.20HuntersE-1B


(Last update on Dec.31, 2014)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Apr.30, 1968 - Nov.9, 1968 (WestPac, Vietnam War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
00, 11-12, 14-20
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
30-39
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
50-6x
HS-8 (*1)EightballersSH-3A
(RR)760-763
VAW-111 DET.20HuntersE-1B
(*1) HS-8 disestablished on Dec.31 1968

(Last update on Dec.31, 2014)


Overhaul
Nov.14, 1968 - May 16, 1969
at Long Beach Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Sep.25, 2013)
CVSG-59 (NT)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
May 22, 1969 - Jun. 1969 (local operations in the EastPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VS-33ScrewbirdsS-2E
200
VS-38Red GriffinsS-2E
300
HS-4Black KnightsSH-3D
(RR)xxx
VAW-111 DET.20HuntersE-1B


(Last update on Sep.25, 2013)
USS BENNINGTON (CVS 20)
Oct.21, 1969 - Oct. 1969
(Long Beach to Bremerton for Decommission)


Decommissioned : Jan.15, 1970
at Bremerton, WA.