USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59) Commissioned : Oct.1, 1955


(Last update on Mar.10, 2010)
ATG-181 (I)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jan.24, 1956 - Mar.31, 1956 (Shakedown cruise : SoLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF2H-3
200
VF-21 (*1)Mach BustersFJ-3
300
VA-86SidewindersF7U-3M
400
VA-42Green PawnsAD-6
(NH)x
VAH-7 DET.42Go-Devil'sAJ-2
(NE)7xx
VC-12 DET.42 (*2) AD-5W
(SS)8xx
VC-33 DET.42 (*3)Night HawksAD-5N
(PL)9xx
VC-62 DET.42 (*4)Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2
(*1) VF-21 redesignated VA-43 on Jul.1, 1959
(*2) VC-12 redesignated VAW-12 on Jul.2, 1956
(*3) VC-33 redesignated VA(AW)-33 on Jul.2, 1956
(*4) VC-62 redesignated VFP-62 on Jul.2, 1956


(Last update on Sep.15, 2010)
CVG-1 (T)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Nov.7, 1956 - Dec.12, 1956 (Azores)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(R)100
VF-171AcesF2H-3/4
(O)300
VA-76SpiritsF9F-8/8B
400
VA-15ValionsAD-6
(NE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
(SS)8xx
VA(AW)-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5N
(PL)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
(UR)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Feb.7, 2018)
CVG-1 (T)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jan.15, 1957 - Jul.22, 1957 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(TB)1-12
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-1
(T)100
VF-14Top HattersF3H-2N
(O)200
VF-84VagabondsFJ-3M
(O)300
VA-76SpiritsF9F-8/8B
(T)400
VA-15ValionsAD-6
(NE)701-704
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
(SS)801-804
VA(AW)-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5N
(T)901-902
(PL)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF2H-2P
F3D-2T2
(UR)44
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Jun.15, 2022)
CVG-1 (AB)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Aug.16, 1957 - Oct.22, 1957
(NATO exercise "STRIKE BACK", NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
1-12
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-1
100-112
VF-14Top HattersF3H-2N
201-214
VF-84VagabondsFJ-3M
401-414
VA-15ValionsAD-6
706-710
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
(GD)801-807
VA(AW)-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5N
(HU)40, 67
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2


Repairs and Upkeep
Dec.20, 1957 - Feb.20, 1958
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Aug.24, 2018)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Mar.28, 1958 - May 24, 1958
(off the North Carolina, Georgia and Florida coasts)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-82IronmenF3H-2/2N
(AF)200
VF-21Mach BustersF11F-1
(AG)300
VA-72HawksA4D-2/1
500
VA-85 AD-6/5
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF9F-8P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Jan.29, 2025)
CVG-10 (AK)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jul.11, 1958 - Aug.17, 1958
(back up operations Lebanon Crisis in the eastern Atlantic)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF4D-1 (*1)
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-1
300
VA-12Flying UbangisA4D-2
400
VA-104Hell's ArchersAD-6
500
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
8xx
VA(AW)-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5N
9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2
Jul.11, 1958, departed homeport Norfolk
Jul.13, 1958, CVG-10 embarked at Mayport
Aug.17, 1958, returned to homeport Norfolk
(*1) VF-102 F4D-1 134968/AK-109
destroyed on Jul.20, 1958


(Last update on Jun.28, 2023)
CVG-10 (AK)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Sep.2, 1958 - Mar.12, 1959 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF4D-1
00, 201-214
VF-103SluggersF8U-1 (*1)
300
VA-12Flying UbangisA4D-2
400
VA-104 (*2)Hell's ArchersAD-6
501-512
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
720-723
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
800-802
VA(AW)-33 DET.42 (*3)Night HawksAD-5N
910-912
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2
(*1) 144460/AK-2xx crashed at island of Sardinia, Italy on Jan.9, 1959.
(*2) VA-104 disestablished on Mar.31, 1959
(*3) VA(AW)-33 redesignated VAW-33 on Jun.30, 1959


Regular Overhaul
Apr.1, 1959 - Aug. 1959
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on May 29, 2013)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Aug. 1959 - Aug. 1959 (local operations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF4D-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Mar.20, 2013)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Sep. 1959 - Oct. 1959 (local operations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF4D-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Jan.12, 2022)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jan.28, 1960 - Aug.31, 1960 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF4D-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
720
VAW-12 DET.42BatsAD-5W
Modex : 720, 721, 722, 723
80x
VAW-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5Q
Modex : 801, 802, 803
9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
Modex : 909, 911, 921
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-2
Modex : 44, 47


Repairs and Maintenance
Sep.9, 1960 - Oct.22, 1960
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Mar.19, 2025)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Feb.9, 1961 - Aug.25, 1961 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100-111
VF-102 (*1)DiamondbacksF4D-1
200-211
VF-103 (*2)SluggersF8U-2
300-311
VA-83RampagersA4D-2N
00, 401-411
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500-512
VA-85 (*3)Black FalconsAD-6
AD-5
601-612
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsWF-2
Modex : 770, 771, 773, 777
8xx
VAW-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5Q
Modex : 8xx, 8xx, 8xx, 8xx
9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
Modex : 917, 918, 919
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-3
Modex : 44, 62
(*1) VF-102
May 3, 1961 : F4D-1 134846/AJ-1xx
crashed into the sea, little or no information is available
(*2) VF-103
Feb.22, 1961 : F8U-2 146923/AJ-2xx
crashed into the sea off USS Forrestal (CVA 59)
(*3) VA-85
May 20, 1961 : AD-6 134530/AJ-5xx
crashed into the sea about 27 miles from USS Forrestal (CVA 59)
Jun.23, 1961 : AD-5 132407/AJ-5xx
crashed into the sea off USS Forrestal (CVA 59)


Repairs and Maintenance
Sep. 1961 - Jan.13, 1962
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Aug.15, 2012)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jan.18, 1962 - Feb.28, 1962 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF4H-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2N
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsWF-2
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-3


(Last update on Oct.16, 2019)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Mar. 1962 - Apr. 1962 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF4H-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2N
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.42BatsWF-2
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.42Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.42Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.42Fleet AngelsHUP-3


(Last update on Jul.12, 2017)
CVG-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jun. 1962 - Jul.12, 1962 (off the Virginia Capes)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF4H-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2N
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsWF-2
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.59Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsHUP-3


(Last update on Aug.15, 2018)
CVG-8 (AJ) (*1)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Aug.3, 1962 - Mar.2, 1963 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF4H-1
200
VF-103SluggersF8U-2
300
VA-83RampagersA4D-2N
400
VA-81CrusadersA4D-2
500
VA-85Black FalconsAD-6/5
600
VAH-5Savage SonsA3D-2
(AB)610
VAH-11 DET.59CheckertailsA3D-2
7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsWF-2
Modex : 716, 726, 741, 7xx
8xx
VAW-33 DET.59Night HawksAD-5Q
Modex : 804, 811, 8xx
9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
Modex : 908, 915, 9xx
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsHUP-3
Modex : 49, xx
(*1) CVG-8 redesignated CVW-8 on Dec.20, 1963


(Last update on Apr.1, 2015)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Feb. 1964 - Mar. 1964 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
200
VF-103SluggersF-8C
300
VA-83RampagersA-4E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-1H
UA-1E
(AB)610
VAH-11 DET.8CheckertailsA-3B
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsE-1B
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.59Night HawksEA-1F
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2A


(Last update on Jan.11, 2012)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Apr. 1964 - May 1964 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
200
VF-103SluggersF-8C
300
VA-83RampagersA-4E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6A
7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsE-1B
8xx
VAW-33 DET.59Night HawksEA-1F
9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(AT)5x-6x
HS-5 DET.59Night DippersSH-3A


(Last update on Jan.30, 2019)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jul.10, 1964 - Mar.13, 1965 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
200
VF-103SluggersF-8E
300
VA-83RampagersA-4E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4E
500
VMA-331BumblebeesA-4E
600
VAH-6FleursA-3B
7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsE-1B
Modex : 705, 729, 731, 7xx
8xx
VAW-33 DET.59Night HawksEA-1F
Modex : 805, 808, 811
9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosRF-8A
Modex : 913, 921, 922
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.59 (*1)Fleet AngelsUH-2A/B
(*1) HU-2 redesignated HC-2 on Jul.1, 1965


(Last update on Jun.11, 2014)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jul. 1965 - Jul. 1965 (local operations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
200
VF-103SluggersF-8E
F-4B
(VM)xx
VMF(AW)-451WarlordsF-8D
300
VA-83RampagersA-4E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4E
7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsE-1B
9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2A/B


(Last update on Jul.26, 2017)
CVW-8 (AJ)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Aug.24, 1965 - Apr.7, 1966 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
200
VMF(AW)-451WarlordsF-8D
300
VA-83RampagersA-4E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-4E
500
VA-112BroncosA-4C
600
VAH-11CheckertailsA-3B
7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsE-1B
Modex : 701, 719, 720, 7xx
9xx
VFP-62 DET.59Fighting PhotosRF-8A
Modex : 910, 913, 9xx
(JQ)xx
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2A/B


(Last update on Apr.28, 2021)
Overhaul
Apr.15, 1966 - Jan.10, 1967
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Jul.21, 2021)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Feb.14, 1967 - Mar.18, 1967 (Guantanamo Bay)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-106GladiatorsA-4E
400
VA-46ClansmenA-4E
500
VA-65TigersA-6A
600
RVAH-11CheckertailsRA-5C
610
VAH-10 DET.59VikingsKA-3B
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.59BatsE-2A
(HU)01-03
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2A


(Last update on May 5, 2021)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jun.6, 1967 - Sep.14, 1967 (Vietnam War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-106GladiatorsA-4E
400
VA-46ClansmenA-4E
500
VA-65TigersA-6A
600
RVAH-11CheckertailsRA-5C
610-612, 614
VAH-10 DET.59VikingsKA-3B
700
VAW-123ScrewtopsE-2A
90x
VAW-33 DET.59 (*1)Night HawksEA-1F
(HU)01-03
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2A
(*1) VAW-33 redesignated VAQ-33 on Feb.1, 1968


(Last update on Jul.30, 2014)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Apr. 1968 - May 1968 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-34Blue BlastersA-4C
400
VA-15ValionsA-4C
600
RVAH-12SpeartipsRA-5C
730
VAW-123ScrewtopsE-2A
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2A/B


(Last update on Nov.24, 2010)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jul.22, 1968 - Apr.29, 1969 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-34 (*1)Blue BlastersA-4C
400
VA-15 (*1)ValionsA-4C
500
VA-152MavericksA-4B
600
RVAH-12SpeartipsRA-5C
610
VAH-10 DET.59VikingsKA-3B
730
VAW-123ScrewtopsE-2A
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2C
(*1) VA-34 and VA-15 disestablished on Jun.1, 1969


(Last update on Nov.29, 2023)
Overhaul
Apr.30, 1969 - Jul.31, 1969
at Norfolk Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Jun.19, 2013)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Aug.11, 1969 - Sep.26, 1969 (Guantanamo Bay)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-66WaldosA-4C
400
VA-216Black DiamondsA-4E
500
VA-36RoadrunnersA-4C
760
VAW-126CloseoutsE-2A
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsUH-2B


(Last update on Aug.21, 2013)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Oct.24, 1969 - Nov.7, 1969 (training exercises in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-66WaldosA-4C
400
VA-216Black DiamondsA-4E
500
VA-36RoadrunnersA-4C
600
RVAH-13BatsRA-5C
610
VAH-10 DET.59VikingsKA-3B/EKA-3B
760
VAW-126CloseoutsE-2A
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.59Fleet AngelsHH-2D


(Last update on Nov.29, 2023)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Dec.2, 1969 - Jul.8, 1970 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-66WaldosA-4C
400
VA-216 (*1)Black DiamondsA-4E
500
VA-36 (*1)RoadrunnersA-4C
601-606
RVAH-13BatsRA-5C (*2)
610-612
VAH-10 DET.59VikingsKA-3B
760-763
VAW-126CloseoutsE-2A
000-007
HS-11Sub SeekersSH-3D
(*1) VA-216 and VA-36 disestablished on Aug.1, 1970.
(*2) RA-5C 149316/AA-60x crashed at sea
near USS Forrestal (CVA 59) on Feb.2, 1970.


(Last update on Dec.8, 2021)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Jan.5, 1971 - Jul.2, 1971 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4B
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500-507
510-513
VA-85Black FalconsA-6A
KA-6D
601-604
RVAH-7Peacemakers of the FleetRA-5C
610-613
VMCJ-2 DET.A59PlayboysEA-6A
760-763
VAW-126CloseoutsE-2B
000-007
HS-3TridentsSH-3D


(Last update on May 11, 2022)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Sep.22, 1972 - Jul.6, 1973 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4B
200
VMFA-531Grey GhostsF-4B
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500-507, 510
520-523
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E
KA-6D
601-603
RVAH-9Hoot OwlsRA-5C
610-612
VAQ-135 DET.2Black RavensEKA-3B
760-763
VAW-126CloseoutsE-2B
000-007
HS-3TridentsSH-3D


(Last update on Jun.8, 2022)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Mar.11, 1974 - Sep.11, 1974 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4J
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500-506, 510-511
520-523
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E
KA-6D
601-604
RVAH-6FleursRA-5C
760-763
VAW-126CloseoutsE-2B
000-007
HS-3TridentsSH-3D
(JQ)15, xx
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B

(Last update on Jun.8, 2022)


(Last update on Jul.3, 2024)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CVA 59)
Mar.5, 1975 - Sep.22, 1975 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4J
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500-507
520-523
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E
KA-6D
601-603
RVAH-7Peacemakers of the FleetRA-5C
610-613
VAQ-134GarudasEA-6B
700-703
VAW-111Gray BeretsE-2B
000-007
HS-3TridentsSH-3D


Redesignated CV 59 : Jun.30, 1975


(Last update on Mar.6, 2002)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
1976 - 1977 (Not deployment)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4J
200
VMFA-451WarlordsF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E/KA-6D
600
RVAH-12SpeartipsRA-5C
xxx
  EA-6B
xxx
VAW- E-2
xxx
HS-3TridentsSH-3D


(Last update on Apr.17, 2013)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Sep. 1977 - Oct. 1977 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4J
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E/KA-6D
610
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
700
VS-30DiamondcuttersS-3A
730
HS-3TridentsSH-3D
010
VAW-116Sun KingsE-2B


(Last update on Jan.22, 2025)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Apr.4, 1978 - Oct.26, 1978 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4J
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E/KA-6D
600
VFP-63 DET.1Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
610
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
700
VS-30DiamondcuttersS-3A
730
HS-3TridentsSH-3D
010
VAW-116Sun KingsE-2B

(Last update on Jan.22, 2025)


(Last update on May 4, 2011)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Nov.27, 1979 - May 7, 1980 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-4J
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E/KA-6D
600
VFP-63 DET. (*1)Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
610
VAQ-133WizardsEA-6B
700
VS-30DiamondcuttersS-3A
730
HS-3TridentsSH-3D/H
010
VAW-125Tigertails
or
Torchbearers		E-2C
(*1) VFP-63 disestablished on Jun.30, 1982


(Last update on Dec.27, 2006)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Mar.2, 1981 - Sep.15, 1981 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VMFA-115Fighting EaglesF-4J
200
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4J
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E/KA-6D
600
VAW-125Tigertails
or
Torchbearers		E-2C
610
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
700
VS-30DiamondcuttersS-3A
730
HS-3TridentsSH-3H


(Last update on Dec.14, 2016)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Jun.7, 1982 - Nov.16, 1982 (Med, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-74Be-DevilersF-4S
200
VF-103SluggersF-4S
300
VA-83RampagersA-7E
400
VA-81SunlinersA-7E
500
VA-85Black FalconsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-125Tigertails
or
Torchbearers		E-2C
604-607
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
610
HS-3TridentsSH-3H
700
VS-30DiamondcuttersS-3A
(JQ)16, xx
VQ-2 DET.ABatmenEA-3B


Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
Jan.1983 - May 20, 1985
at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Dec.16, 2009)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Jul.8, 1985 - Aug.4, 1985
post SLEP shakedown cruise
(Guantanamo Bay and Puerto Rico Operating Areas)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-15 (*1)ValionsA-7E
400
VA-87 (*2)Golden WarriorsA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-131LancersEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28HukkersS-3A
(*1) VA-15 redesignated VFA-15 on Oct.1, 1986
(*2) VA-87 redesignated VFA-87 on May 1, 1986


(Last update on Sep.24, 2014)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Mar. 1986 - Apr. 1986 (local opearations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37BullsA-7E
400
VA-105GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28GamblersS-3A


(Last update on Sep.24, 2014)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Jun.4, 1986 - Nov.10, 1986 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37BullsA-7E
400
VA-105GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28GamblersS-3A

(Last update on Oct.3, 2001)


(Last update on Jun.29, 2011)
CVWR-20 (AF)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Jun.15, 1987 - Jun.25, 1987 (WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-201HuntersF-14A
200
VF-202SuperheatsF-14A
300
VA-203Blue DolphinsA-7E
400
VA-204River RattlersA-7E
500
VA-205Green FalconsA-7E
600
VFP-206HawkeyesRF-8G
610
VAK-208JockeysKA-3B
xxx
HS-75Emerald KnightsSH-3D
xxx
VAQ-209Star WarriorsEA-6A
xxx
VAW-78Fighting EscargotsE-2C


(Last update on Sep.24, 2014)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Aug.28, 1987 - Oct.8, 1987 (NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37BullsA-7E
400
VA-105GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28GamblersS-3A


(Last update on Sep.24, 2014)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Apr.25, 1988 - Oct.7, 1988 (Med, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37BullsA-7E
400
VA-105GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28GamblersS-3A


(Last update on Sep.24, 2014)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Nov.4, 1989 - Apr.12, 1990 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VA-37 (*1)BullsA-7E
400
VA-105 (*2)GunslingersA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-142 (*3)Grim WatchdogsEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28GamblersS-3A
(*1) VA-37 redesignated VFA-37 on Nov.28, 1990
(*2) VA-105 redesignated VFA-105 on Dec.17, 1990
(*3) VAQ-142 disestablished on Jul.1, 1991


(Last update on Oct.5, 2022)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
May 30, 1991 - Dec.23, 1991 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-11Red RippersF-14A
200
VF-31TomcattersF-14A
300
VFA-132 (*1)PrivateersFA-18A
400
VFA-137KestrelsFA-18A
500-507, 510-511
520-523
VA-176 (*2)ThunderboltsA-6E
KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122 (*3)SteeljawsE-2C
610-615
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
620-623
VAQ-133 (*4)WizardsEA-6B
700-707
VS-28 (*5)GamblersS-3B
(*1) VFA-132 disestablished on Jun.1, 1992
(*2) VA-176 disestablished on Oct.30, 1992
(*3) VAW-122 disestablished on Mar.31, 1996
(*4) VAQ-133 disestablished on Jun.1, 1992
(*5) VS-28 disestablished on Oct.1, 1992

(Last update on Oct.5, 2022)


Redesignated AVT 59 : Feb.4, 1992

Decommissioned : Sep.30, 1993