USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47) Commissioned : May 11, 1946


(Last update on May 8, 2024)
CVG-20 (PS) (*1)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Sep.30, 1946 - Nov.20, 1946
(Shakedown cruise in the Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-20 (*2)JokersF6F-5
F6F-5P
200
VBF-20 (*3)Be-DevilersF6F-5
F6F-5P
300
VB-20 (*4)Bombing Twenty's Tough KittySB2C-5
400
VT-20 (*5)VulturesTBM-3E/3Q
(LA)xxx
NightDevRonLant DET. (*6) F6F-5N
(*1) CVG-20 redesignated CVAG-9 on Nov.15, 1946
(*2) VF-20 redesignated VF-9A on Nov.15, 1946
(*3) VBF-20 redesignated VF-10A on Nov.15, 1946
(*4) VB-20 redesignated VA-9A on Nov.15, 1946
(*5) VT-20 redesignated VA-10A on Nov.15, 1946
(*6) NightDevRonLant redesignated VCN-2 on Nov.15, 1946


(Last update on Sep.5, 2018)
CVAG-9 (PS)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Mar. 1947 - May 1947 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-9AFighting 9AF8F-1
F6F-5P
200
VF-10ABe-DevilersF8F-1
F6F-5P
300
VA-9ATough KittiesSB2C-5
400
VA-10AVulturesTBM-3E
(LA)xxx
VCN-2 DET. F6F-5N


(Last update on May 8, 2024)
CVAG-9 (PS)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Jan.5, 1948 - Jan.25, 1948 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-9A (*1)Fighting 9AF8F-1 (*1)
200
VF-10ABe-DevilersF8F-1
300
VA-9ATough KittiesSB2C-5
400
VA-10AVulturesTBM-3E
(LA)121-130
VCN-2 DET. F6F-5N
xx
CVAG-9
AEW Team No.4		 TBM-3W
xx
CVAG-9
Anti-Submarine Team		 TBM-3E/3Q
(*1) F8F-1 95392, 95449 and 95490 crashed into the eea on Jan.6, 1948.


(Last update on May 8, 2024)
CVAG-9 (PS) (*1) (*2)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Feb.9, 1948 - Jun.26, 1948 (SoLant, Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-9A (*3) (*4) (*5)Fighting 9AF8F-1
200
VF-10A (*6) (*7)Be-DevilersF8F-1
300
VA-9A (*8) (*9)Tough KittiesSB2C-5
400
VA-10A (*10) (*11)VulturesTBM-3E
(LA)121-130
VCN-2 DET. (*12) F6F-5N
xx
CVAG-9
AEW Team No.4		 TBM-3W
xx
CVAG-9
Anti-Submarine Team		 TBM-3E/3Q
(*1) CVAG-9 redesignated CVG-9 on Sep.1, 1948
(*2) CVG-9 disestablished on Dec.1, 1949
(*3) VF-9A redesignated VF-91 on Aug.12, 1948
(*4) VF-91 redesignated VF-34 on Feb.15, 1950
(*5) VF-34 redesignated VA-34 on Jul.1, 1955
(*6) VF-10A redesignated VF-92 on Aug.12, 1948
(*7) VF-92 redesignated VF-74 on Jan.15, 1950
(*8) VA-9A redesignated VA-94 on Aug.12, 1948
(*9) VA-94 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949
(*10) VA-10A redesignated VA-95 on Aug.12, 1948
(*11) VA-95 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949
(*12) VCN-2 redesignated FAWTULANT on Aug.1, 1948


(Last update on Jun.10, 2020)
CVG-7 (L)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Jan.4, 1949 - May 22, 1949 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-71 F8F-1
F6F-5P
200
VF-72BearcatsF8F-1
400
VA-74 (*1)Sunday PunchersF4U-4
500
VA-75 (*2) TBM-3E/3Q
(NA)xx
VC-4 DET.NightcappersF6F-5N
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) VA-74 redesignated VA-75 on Feb.15, 1950
(*2) VA-75 disestablished on Nov.30, 1949


Overhaul
Jun. 1949 - Sep. 1949
at Boston Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Jun.24, 2009)
CVG-1 (T)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Sep. 1949 - Oct. 1949 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF8F-1
200
VF-12Flying UbangisF8F-1
300
VF-13Night CappersF4U-5
400
VA-14TophattersF4U-4
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.Fleet AngelsHO3S-1


(Last update on Nov.11, 2009)
CVG-1 (T)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Dec. 1949 - Dec. 1949
(Task Force exercises in the NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF8F-1
200
VF-12Flying UbangisF8F-1
300
VF-13Night CappersF4U-5
400
VA-14 (*1)TophattersF4U-4
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) VA-14 redesignated VF-14 on Dec.15, 1949


(Last update on Feb.17, 2010)
CVG-1 (T)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Feb. 1950 - Mar. 1950 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF8F-1
200
VF-12Flying UbangisF8F-1
300
VF-13Night CappersF4U-5
500
VA-15ValionsAD-4
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.Fleet AngelsHO3S-1


(Last update on May 5, 2010)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
May 24, 1950 - Jun. 1950
(Norfolk to San Diego via the Panama Canal)


(Last update on Aug.21, 2024)
CVG-11 (V)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Jul.5, 1950 - Mar.26, 1951
(San Diego to WestPac and Korean War to Yokosuka, Japan)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-111 (*1)SundownersF9F-2
F9F-2B
200
VF-112 (*2)Fighting One TwelveF9F-2
F9F-2B
300
VF-113 (*3)StingersF4U-4B
400
VF-114 (*4)ExecutionersF4U-4B
500
VA-115 (*5)ArabsAD-4
AD-4Q
(PP)11-13
VC-61 DET.CEyes of the FleetF4U-4P
(ND)31-34
VC-11 DET.3 (VC-110 : Air Early Warning Team THREE) (*6) AD-3W
AD-4W
(NP)51-54
(NP)55-58
VC-3 DET.D (*7)Blue NemesisF4U-5N
AD-4N
(UP)21
HU-1 DET.3Pacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) VF-111
Jul.10, 1950 : F9F-2 123437/V-1xx
crashed on take-off from USS Philippine Sea (CV 47) off the Korean coast
Sep.18, 1950 : F9F-2 123441/V-1xx
ditched due to fuel exhaustion
Sep.24, 1950 : F9F-2 123445/V-1xx
hit by AAA and bailed out successfully over the Yellow Sea near Chorwon, Korea
Sep.29, 1950 : F9F-2 123432/V-1xx
on landing, crashed through all of the barriers and hit 11 parked aircraft
(*2) VF-112
Aug.7, 1950 : F9F-2B 123443/V-2xx
ditched on take-off in the Mokpo-Kwang-Ju area
Aug.20, 1950 : F9F-2 123447/V-2xx
crashed and burned while on combat mission near Sariwon, Korea
Aug.29, 1950 : F9F-2 123444/V-2xx
crashed into the ocean after bad catapult launch
Nov.27, 1950 : F9F-2 123446/V-2xx
lost power, ditched
Dec.19, 1950 : F9F-2 123433/V-2xx
flame out 4 miles from formation, ditched
(*3) VF-113
Aug.3, 1950 : F4U-4B 62964/V-3xx
crashed during training flight
Aug.5, 1950 : F4U-4B 62938/V-3xx
mid-air collision with 63018/V-3xx, crashed and burned 15 miles South of Kunsan
Aug.5, 1950 : F4U-4B 63018/V-3xx
mid-air collision with 62938/V-3xx, ditched at sea 15 miles South of Kunsan
Aug.19, 1950 : F4U-4B 62928/V-3xx
hit by AAA while attacking AAA emplacements
Nov.21, 1950 : F4U-4B 62926/V-3xx
engine failure during emergency landing pass, ditched
Jan.31, 1951 : F4U-4B 97442/V-3xx
stalled during strafing run at low altitude, mushed into the ground
Mar.11, 1951 : F4U-4B 63003/V-3xx
crashed into water on take-off
(*4) VF-114
Aug.30, 1950 : F4U-4B 62955/V-4xx
ditched due to mechanical failure
Dec.3, 1950 : F4U-4B 62955/V-4xx
hit by AAA and crash landed at Hagaru-ri strip, prob destroyed to avoid capture by enemy
Dec.23, 1950 : F4U-4B 63043/V-4xx
hit by AAA, crash landed 4-10 miles NE of Hungnam, destroyed by friendly forces
(*5) VA-115
Sep.23, 1950 : AD-4 123840/V-5xx
shot down by AAA 12 miles SE of Pyongyang, Korea
Nov.27, 1950 : AD-4 123917/V-5xx
crashed into ocean during snowstorm
Dec.9, 1950 : AD-4 123835/V-5xx
barrier crash landing after close air support mission in Korea
Dec.9, 1950 : AD-4Q 124049/V-5xx
hit by AAA and crash landed in enemy territory near Sasu-Ri, Korea
Dec.9, 1950 : AD-4 123833/V-5xx
damaged by bomb blast, but returned safely to USS Philippine Sea (CV 47)
Dec.16, 1950 : AD-4 123829/V-5xx
engine failure, crash landed at Yonpo Airfield
Feb.20, 1951 : AD-4 123841/V-5xx
hit by AAA and crashed into Chungchon River, 3 miles South of Chuchon-ni
(*6) VC-11 DET.3 (VC-110 AEWT-3)
Jan.13, 1951 : AD-4W 124084/ND-3x
engine failure on takeoff, ditched
(*7) VC-3 DET.D
Sep.14, 1950 : F4U-5N 124442/NP-5x
bad takeoff from USS Philippine Sea (CV 47)
Jan.27, 1951 : F4U-5N 124501/NP-5x
engine failure after takeoff from USS Philippine (CV 47)
Feb.13, 1951 : AD-4N 124138/NP-5x
engine failure after takeoff, ditched in the Sea of Japan


(Last update on Jul.31, 2024)
CVG-2 (M) (*1)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Apr.1, 1951 - Jun.9, 1951 (WestPac and Korean War to San Diego)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-64Free LancersF4U-4
200
VF-63Fighting RedcocksF4U-4
400
VF-24CorsairsF4U-4
500
VA-65Fist of the FleetAD-2 (*2)
(NP)xx
VC-3 DET.ABlue NemesisF4U-5N
(PP)xx
VC-61 DET.AEyes of the FleetF4U-4P
(NR)xx
VC-35 DET.4Night HecklersAD-4N
(ND)xx
VC-11 DET.A AD-4W
(UP)xx
HU-1 DET.APacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47) with CVG-11 departed San Diego on Jul.5, 1950.
CVG-11 transferred to USS VALLEY FORGE (CV 45) on Mar.26, 1951.
CVG-11 aboard USS VALLEY FORGE (CV 45) returned to the States on Apr.7, 1951.
CVG-2 transferred from USS VALLEY FORGE (CV 45) on Mar.26, 1951.
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47) with CVG-2 returned to San Diego on Jun.9, 1951.

(*2) Apr.16, 1951 : AD-2 122307/M-5xx
hit by AAA and crashed down over enemy territory


Overhaul
Jul.20, 1951 - Sep.24, 1951
at San Francisco Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Oct.4, 2023)
CVG-11 (V)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47)
Dec.31, 1951 - Aug.8, 1952 (WestPac and Korean War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
200
VF-112Fighting One TwelveF9F-2
300
VF-113StingersF4U-4
400
VF-114ExecutionersF4U-4
500
VA-115ArabsAD-4
(NP)1-8
VC-3 DET.CBlue NemesisF4U-5N/5NL
(NR)11-16
VC-35 DET.CNight HecklersAD-4NL/4Q/2Q
(ND)31-33
VC-11 DET.C AD-4W
(PP)74-75
(PP)91-93
VC-61 DET.CEyes of the FleetF9F-2P
F2H-2P
(UP)28
HU-1 DET.CPacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1


Redesignated CVA 47 : Oct.1, 1952


(Last update on Apr.10, 2024)
CVG-9 (N) (*1) (*2)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA 47)
Dec.15, 1952 - Aug.15, 1953 (WestPac and Korean War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-91Red LightningsF9F-2
300
VF-93 (*3)Blue BlazersF9F-2
400
VF-94 (*4)Tough KittiesF4U-4
500
VA-95SkynightsAD-4
AD-4NA
AD-4NL
(NP)1-4
VC-3 DET.MBlue NemesisF4U-5N
(PP)24-26
VC-61 DET.MEyes of the FleetF9F-5P
(NR)80-83
VC-35 DET.MNight HecklersAD-4N
(ND)97-99
VC-11 DET.M AD-4W
(UP)24, 32
HU-1 DET.MPacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) CVG-9 embarked on Dec.16, 1952
(*2) CVG-9 disembarked on Aug.14, 1953
(*3) VF-93 redesignated VA-93 on Sep.15, 1956
(*4) VF-94 redesignated VA-94 on Aug.1, 1958


(Last update on Sep.11, 2024)
CVG-5 (S)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA 47)
Mar.12, 1954 - Nov.19, 1954 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-51 (*4)Screaming EaglesF9F-6
(N)200
VF-92 (*5)Silver KingsF9F-2
300
VF-53 (*1) (*6)Blue KnightsF9F-2
F9F-2B
400
VF-54 (*2) (*7)Hell's AngelsAD-4
AD-4B
(NP)1-8
VC-3 DET.B (*3)Blue NemesisF4U-5N
(PP)6x
VC-61 DET.BEyes of the FleetF9F-6P
(ND)7x
VC-11 DET.B AD-4W
(NR)8x
VC-35 DET.BNight HecklersAD-4NL
(UP)9
HU-1 DET.BPacific Fleet AngelsHO3S-1
(*1) VF-53 redesignated VF-124 on Apr.11, 1958
(*2) VF-54 redesignated VA-54 on Jun.15, 1956
(*3) VC-3 redesignated VF(AW)-3 on Jul.1, 1956
(*4) VF-51
Mar.25, 1954 : F9F-6 128188/S-1xx
fatal takeoff accident from from USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47) off off Honolulu
(*5) VF-92
Apr.16, 1954 : F9F-2 127101/N-2xx
crashed on the deck of USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47),
destroying F9F-2 127169 and AD-4B 132331 and damaging five others
Apr.16, 1954 : F9F-2 127169/N-2xx
destroyed on the deck of USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47),
when F9F-2 127101 crashlanded into it
Apr.17, 1954 : F9F-2 127155/N-2xx
crashed into the sea 80 miles south of Muroto, Japan
(*6) VF-53
Mar.24, 1954 : F9F-2B 123624/S-3xx
ditched into the sea off USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47)
May 24, 1954 : F9F-2 127160/S-3xx
crashed into the sea after take-off from USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47) due to fire
Jun.10, 1954 : F9F-2B 127149/S-3xx
crashed into the sea after take-off from USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47)
(*7) VF-54
Apr.16, 1954 : AD-4B 132331/S-4xx
destroyed on the deck of USS Philippine Sea (CVA 47),
when VF-92 F9F-2 127101 crashlanded into it


(Last update on Oct.18, 2017)
ATG-2 (W)
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA 47)
Apr.1, 1955 - Nov.23, 1955 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(A)100
VF-143 (*1)KingpinsF9F-6
(D)300
VF-123 (*2)The Blue RacersF9F-2
(S)500
VA-55WarhorsesAD-6
(PP)21-23
VC-61 DET.I (*3)Eyes of the FleetF9F-2P
(NR)95-98
VC-35 DET.I (*4)Tigers
(VC-35 : Night Hecklers)		AD-5N
(ND)40-43
VC-11 DET.I (*5) AD-4W
(UP)17
HU-1 Unit16Pacific Fleet AngelsHUP-2
(*1) VF-143 disestablished on Apr.1, 1958
(*2) VF-123 redesignated VF-53 on Apr.12, 1958
(*3) VC-61 redesignated VFP-61 on Jul.2, 1956
(*4) VC-35 redesignated VA(AW)-35 on Jul.1, 1956
(*5) VC-11 redesignated VAW-11 on Jul.1, 1956


Redesignated CVS 47 : Nov.15, 1955


(Last update on Oct.8, 2014)
COMCARDIV 17
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVS 47)
Jan.3, 1957 - Aug.6, 1957 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(SU)1-24
VS-37Rooster-TailsS2F-1/2
(SK)1-15
HS-2Golden FalconsHSS-1


(Last update on Jan.23, 2019)
COMCARDIV 17
USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVS 47)
Jan.13, 1958 - Jul.15, 1958 (WestPac)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(YA)1-24
VS-21Lightning BoltsS2F-1/2
(UB)1-14
HS-6IndiansHSS-1


Decommissioned : Dec.28, 1958

Redesignated AVT 11 : May 15, 1959

Stricken : Dec.1, 1969