USS PRINCETON (CV 37) Commissioned : Nov.18, 1945


(Last update on Jan.8, 2025)
CVG-81
USS PRINCETON (CV 37)
Jun.15, 1946 - Jun.30, 1946
(Norfolk to San Diego via Panama Canal)
Modex
quadronAircraft
1-1x
VB-81Hell RazorsSB2C-5
21-3x
VBF-81PrivateersF4U-4
41-5x
61-6x
VF-81Free LancersF4U-4
F6F-5P
71-8x
91-9x
VT-81UninvitedTBM-3E
TBM-3Q


(Last update on Oct.3, 2018)
CVG-81 (P) (*1) (*2)
USS PRINCETON (CV 37)
Jul.3, 1946 - Mar.15, 1947 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-81 (*3) (*4)Free LancersF4U-4
F6F-5P
200
VBF-81 (*5) (*6)PrivateersF4U-4
F6F-5P
300
VB-81 (*7) (*8) (*9)Hell RazorsSB2C-5
400
VT-81 (*10) (*11)UninvitedTBM-3E/3Q
(*1) CVG-81 redesignated CVAG-13 on Nov.15, 1946
(*2) CVAG-13 redesignated CVG-13 on Sep.1, 1948
(*3) VF-81 redesignated VF-13A on Nov.15, 1946
(*4) VF-13A redesignated VF-131 on Aug.2, 1948
(*5) VBF-81 redesignated VF-14A on Nov.15, 1946
(*6) VF-14A redesignated VF-132 on Aug.2, 1948
(*7) VB-81 redesignated VA-13A on Nov.15, 1946
(*8) VA-13A redesignated VA-134 on Aug.2, 1948
(*9) VA-134 redesignated VF-174 on Feb.15, 1950
(*10) VT-81 redesignated VA-14A on Nov.15, 1946
(*11) VA-14A redesignated VA-135 on Aug.2, 1948


(Last update on Jun.27, 2012)
CVG-13 (P) (*1)
USS PRINCETON (CV 37)
Oct.1, 1948 - Dec.23, 1948 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-131 (*2)Free LancersF8F-1B
F6F-5P
200
VF-132 (*3)PrivateersF8F-1B
F6F-5P
300
VF-133 (*4)Blue KnightsF8F-1B
(T)400
VA-15ValionsTBM-3E
500
VA-135 (*5)UninvitedTBM-3E/3Q
(*1) CVG-13 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949
(*2) VF-131 redesignated VF-64 on Feb.15, 1950
(*3) VF-132 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949
(*4) VF-133 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949
(*5) VA-135 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949


Decommissioned : Jun.20, 1949

Recommissioned : Aug.28, 1950


(Last update on Dec.4, 2024)
CVG-19 (B)
USS PRINCETON (CV 37)
Nov.9, 1950 - May 22, 1951
(San Diego, Korean War, Yokosuka)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-191 (*1)Satan's KittensF9F-2B
200
VF-192 (*2)Fighting ONE NINETY-TWOF4U-4
300
VF-193 (*3)Ghost RidersF4U-4
500
VA-195 (*4)DambustersAD-4
AD-4Q
(NP)xx
VC-3 DET.E (*5)Blue NemesisF4U-5NL
(PP)xx
VC-61 DET.EEyes of the FleetF9F-2P
(NR)xx
VC-35 DET.3 (*6)Night HecklersAD-4N
AD-4Q
(ND)xx
VC-11 DET.E (*7) AD-4W
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.EPacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) VF-191
Mar.8, 1951 : F9F-2B 123621/B-1xx
hit by AAA, caught fire, and spiraled into the sea near Songjin, Korea
May 6, 1951 : F9F-2B 123601/B-1xx
hit by AAA at Koto-ri, exploded in mid-air near Hongmun-Ri/Koto-ri, Korea
May 7, 1951 : F9F-2B 123633/B-1xx
hit by AAA on combat mission near Inchon, Korea
(*2) VF-192
Jan.28, 1951 : F4U-4 81806/B-2xx
hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched into the sea
Mar.10, 1951 : F4U-4 81581/B-2xx
hit by AAA, crashed near Changhung-ni, 15 miles east of Pukchong
Apr.21, 1951 : F4U-4 81942/B-2xx
hit by AAA, lost oil pressure, ditched into the sea
Apr.21, 1951 : F4U-4 81442/B-2xx
crashed during a combat mission
May 2, 1951 : F4U-4 81101/B-2xx
lost oil pressure, bell tank exploded, ditched in Wonsan Bay
(*3) VF-193
Dec.5, 1950 : F4U-4 97345/B-3xx
failed to maintain altitude, speed on take-off, ditched into the sea
Dec.5, 1950 : F4U-4 97339/B-3xx
crashed during a combat mission
Dec.14, 1950 : F4U-4 81675/B-3xx
landing accident
Dec.24, 1950 : F4U-4 81928/B-3xx
crashed during airstrike, disintegrated upon impact northwest of Hungnam
Feb.10, 1951 : F4U-4 82131/B-3xx
stalled on bombing run and exploded on impact northwest of Inchon
Apr.29, 1951 : F4U-4 97195/B-3xx
hit by AAA, successful bail out 4 miles east of Hwachon Reservoir
May 18, 1951 : F4U-4 97053/B-3xx
hit by AAA, ditched into the sea
(*4) VA-195
Dec.9, 1950 : AD-4Q 124068/B-5xx
damaged by own bomb blast, destroyed at Yonpo Airfield
Jan.24, 1951 : AD-4 12xxxx/B-5xx
hit by AAA, oil loss and engine fire, landed at friendly strip 15 miles south of Suwon
Jan.28, 1951 : AD-4 123927/B-5xx
hit by AAA, crashed into the sea off Sinpo
Feb.10, 1951 : AD-4 123937/B-5xx
hit by AAA, crashed into barrier USS Princeton (CV 37)
Feb.11, 1951 : AD-4 123916/B-5xx
bad landing on USS Princeton (CV 37) due to AAA damage
(*5) VC-3 DET.E
Mar.9, 1951 : F4U-5NL 124502/NP-xx
crashed into the sea, 39.57N 128.56E, after launch from USS Princeton (CV 37)
Apr.22, 1951 : F4U-5NL 12xxxx/NP-xx
hit by AAA, crashed at 38.53N 127.27E, 17 miles south of Wonsan
(*6) VC-35 DET.3
Mar.3, 1951 : AD-4Q 124045//NR-xx
lost power on takeoff from USS Princeton (CV 37)
(*7) VC-11 DET.E
Mar.7, 1951 : AD-4W 124097//ND-xx
takeoff accident from flight deck of USS Princeton (CV 37)


(Last update on Feb.19, 2025)
CVG-19X
USS PRINCETON (CV 37)
May 31, 1951 - Aug.22, 1951 (WestPac, Korean War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(no tail code)100
VF-871 (*1) (*2) (*6)GriffinsF4U-4
(B)200
VF-23 (*3) (*7)FlashersF9F-2
F9F-2B
(no tail code)300
VF-821 (*4) (*5) (*8) F4U-4
(S)400
VA-55SkyraidersAD-4
(NP)xx
VC-3 DET. (*9)Blue NemesisF4U-5NL
(PP)xx
VC-61 DET.Eyes of the FleetF9F-2P
(NR)xx
VC-35 DET.7Night HecklersAD-4N
(ND)xx
VC-11 DET. AD-4W
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.Pacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) reserve squadron VF-871 was called to active duty on Jul.20, 1950
(*2) VF-871 redesignated VF-123 on Feb.4, 1953
(*3) VF-23 redesignated VF-151 on Feb.23, 1959
(*4) reserve squadron VF-821 was called to active duty on Jul.20, 1950
(*5) VF-821 redesignated VF-143 on Feb.4, 1953
(*6) VF-871
Jun.16, 1951 : F4U-4 97392/1xx
crashed during a combat mission
Jun.20, 1951 : F4U-4 81057/1xx
hit by AAA, bailed out over Wonsan Bay
Jul.22, 1951 : F4U-4 96834/1xx
hit by AAA, on CAS msn, exploded in mid-air 2 miles east of Kumsong
(*7) VF-23
Jun.5, 1951 : F9F-2B 123618/B-2xx
crashed into the aft end of the deck, caught fire and exploded, off the Korean coast
(*8) VF-821
Jun.20, 1951 : F4U-4 81747/3xx
crashed after left wing shot off by AAA near Sinpyong, Mundok-tong
Jul.18, 1951 : F4U-4 82074/311
crashed below crest of ridge 10 miles northeast of Kumhwa
Jul.30, 1951 : F4U-4 81877/3xx
eEngine stalled, exploded on impact with water
(*9) VC-3 DET.
Jun.10, 1951 : F4U-5NL 124536/NP-xx
mechanical failure, lost engine power, ditched


(Last update on Apr.21, 2004)
CVG-19 (B)
USS PRINCETON (CV 37)
Mar.21, 1952 - Nov.3, 1952 (WestPac, Korean War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-191Satan's KittensF9F-2
200
VF-192Fighting ONE NINETY-TWOF4U-4
300
VF-193Ghost RidersF4U-4
500
VA-195DambustersAD-4/4N
(NP)xx
VC-3 DET.EBlue NemesisF4U-5N
(PP)xx
VC-61 DET.EEyes of the FleetF9F-2P
(NR)xx
VC-35 DET.ENight HecklersAD-4NL
(ND)xx
VC-11 DET.E AD-4W
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.EPacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1


Redesignated CVA 37 : Oct.1, 1952


(Last update on Jan.24, 2024)
CVG-15 (H)
USS PRINCETON (CVA 37)
Jan.24, 1953 - Sep21, 1953 (WestPac, Korean War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
200
VF-713 (*1) (*2)Fighting AcesF4U-4
300
VF-831 (*3) (*4) F9F-5
400
VF-837 (*5) (*6)Flaming PanthersF9F-5
500
VA-728 (*7) (*8) AD-4
(NP)2x
VC-3 DET.DBlue NemesisF4U-5N
(PP)xx
VC-61 DET.DEyes of the FleetF9F-5P
(NR)xx
VC-35 DET.DNight HecklersAD-4N
AD-4NA
(ND)xx
VC-11 DET.D AD-4W
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.DPacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) reserve squadron VF-713 was called to active duty on Feb.1, 1951
(*2) VF-713 redesignated VF-152 on Feb.4, 1953
(*3) reserve squadron VF-831 was called to active duty on Feb.1, 1951
(*4) VF-831 redesignated VF-153 on Feb.4, 1953
(*5) reserve squadron VF-837 was called to active duty on Feb.1, 1951
(*6) VF-837 redesignated VF-154 on Feb.4, 1953
(*7) reserve squadron VA-728 was called to active duty on Feb.1, 1951
(*8) VA-728 redesignated VA-155 on Feb.4, 1953


Redesignated CVS 37 : Jan.1, 1954


(Last update on Sep.18, 2024)
USS PRINCETON (CVS 37)
Nov.2, 1954 - Apr. 1955 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(MI)xx
VS-23Black CatsS2F-1 (*1) (*2)
(SU)xx
VS-37Rooster TailsAF-2S/2W
(VO)xx
HS-4 DET.N HO4S-3S
(*1) VS-23 S2F-1 133142/MI-xx
crashed into the Sea of Japan 1 mile north of Kumihama Bay, Japan
during the flight from NAS Atsugi, Japan to USS Princeton (CVS 37)
on February 20, 1955
(*1) VS-23 S2F-1 133121/MI-xx
crashed into the Western Pacific within sight of USS Princeton (CVS 37)
during night landing exercises on April 17, 1955


(Last update on Jan.9, 2019)
COMCARDIV 17
USS PRINCETON (CVS 37)
Jan.5, 1956 - Aug.1, 1956 (WestPac, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(SV)xx
VS-20 (*1) S2F-1
(BS)xx
VS-21Lightning BoltsS2F-1
(HV)xx
HS-2 DET.N (*2)Golden FalconsHO4S-3
HSS-1
(UB)xx
HS-6 (*2)IndiansHO4S-3
HSS-1
(YS)xx
HMR-162 (*3)Golden EaglesHUS-1
(*1) VS-20 disestablished and combined into VS-21 on Jun.1, 1956
(*2) HS-2 DET.N was established as HS-6 on Jun.1, 1956
(*3) HMR-162 deployed aboard CVS-37 until Apr. 1956 from Feb.4, 1956
Participated :
SEATO Operation Firm Link


(Last update on Apr.24, 2019)
COMCARDIV 15
USS PRINCETON (CVS 37)
Jul.8, 1957 - Feb12, 1958 (WestPac, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(ST)xx
VS-38Claw CanS2F-1/2
(VB)xx
HS-8Eight BallersHSS-1


(Last update on Jul.5, 2017)
USS PRINCETON (CVS 37)
Jun.20, 1958 - Dec.2, 1958 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(PF)xx
VS-23Black CatsS2F-1/2
(TA)xx
HS-4Black KnightsHSS-1


Redesignated LPH 5 : Mar.2, 1959


(Last update on Oct.27, 2010)
(U.S. Navy Recovery Force Pacific)
USS PRINCETON (LPH 5)
May 26, 1969 (SoPac)
Recovery Apollo 10
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(NT)3xx
(NT)66
HS-4 DET. (*1)Black KnightsSH-3D
(*1) SH-3D NT-66 recovered Apollo 10 (AS-505) on 26 May 1969
at 0150200S/1643900W (about 400 miles east of American Samoa)


Decommissioned : Jan.30, 1970