26 Jun 1898

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1 Mar 1901

Photo(s) dated 1 Mar 1901
Fitting-out basin, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 1 Mar 1901
2 Feb 1905

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Machine shop, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 2 Feb 1905
23 Aug 1905

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14 Nov 1910

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  • The civilian pilot Eugene Ely, in a Curtiss aircraft powered by a 50-hp pusher engine, made the first take off from a ship, the cruiser USS Birmingham, which was at anchor in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States; she was provided with a wooden ramp at the bow. Ely took off safely and landed at nearby Willoughby Spit; in time this promotional stunt would lead to the emergence of the US Naval Aviation service. ww2dbase [Virginia | AC]
10 Dec 1916

Photo(s) dated 10 Dec 1916
Battleship Pennsylvania in Hampton Roads, Virginia, 10 Dec 1916
16 Dec 1916

United States
4 Apr 1917

United States
  • USS Arizona arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, United States and joined US Navy Battleship Division 8. ww2dbase [Arizona | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
25 Aug 1917

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17 Nov 1917

Photo(s) dated 17 Nov 1917
Norfolk Navy Yard Drydock No. 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 17 Nov 1917
30 Dec 1917

United States
23 Jan 1919

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4 Feb 1919

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30 Apr 1919

United States
  • Joseph Rochefort arrived at Newport News, Virginia, United States aboard passenger ship Koningin der Nederlanden as a member of the crew. ww2dbase [Joseph Rochefort | Newport News, Virginia | CPC]
16 Jun 1919

United States Photo(s) dated 16 Jun 1919
Pump No. 1, Drydock No. 4, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 16 Jun 1919
16 Jul 1919

United States
  • USS New Mexico was made the flagship of the US Pacific Fleet while she was at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [New Mexico | Hampton Roads, Virginia | CPC]
19 Jul 1919

United States
4 Dec 1919

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2 Mar 1931

Photo(s) dated 2 Mar 1931
USS Arizona upon completion of its modernization, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 2 Mar 1931, photo 1 of 2USS Arizona upon completion of its modernization, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 2 Mar 1931, photo 2 of 2
1 Aug 1931

United States
  • USS Arizona departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States for San Pedro, California, United States. ww2dbase [Arizona | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
26 Sep 1931

United States
15 Oct 1931

Photo(s) dated 15 Oct 1931
Suffern in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 15 Oct 1931
25 Jun 1932

United States
  • Harold George was made the commanding officer of the 33rd Pursuit Squadron at Langley Field, Hampton, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Harold George | Hampton, Virginia | CPC]
30 Dec 1932

United States
  • While in Washington DC, United States, Joseph Rochefort was ordered to travel to Norfolk, Virginia, United States, where he would depart for the west coast of the United States for sea duty aboard USS Maryland. ww2dbase [Joseph Rochefort | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
1 Feb 1933

United States
  • US Navy squadron VP-10 based at at Norfolk, Virginia, United States received the first delivery of P2Y-1 flying boat. ww2dbase [P2Y | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
25 Feb 1933

United States
  • The aircraft carrier Ranger was launched at Newport News, Virginia with First Lady Lou Hoover as sponsor. As this was during America’s Prohibition period, Mrs. Hoover cracked a bottle of grape juice against the bow of the ship. ww2dbase [Newport News Shipbuilding | Ranger | Newport News, Virginia | DS]
Photo(s) dated 25 Feb 1933
Launching of carrier Ranger, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 25 Feb 1933. Photo 1 of 2.Launching of carrier Ranger, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 25 Feb 1933. Photo 2 of 2.United States First Lady Mrs. Lou Hoover christening Ranger upon the ship’s launch at Newport News, Virginia, 25 Feb 1933. Behind Mrs. Hoover, in the dark hat, is Secretary of the Navy Charles Adams. Photo 1 of 2.United States First Lady Mrs. Lou Hoover christening Ranger upon the ship’s launch at Newport News, Virginia, 25 Feb 1933. Behind Mrs. Hoover, in the dark hat, is Secretary of the Navy Charles Adams. Photo 2 of 2.
4 May 1934

Photo(s) dated 4 May 1934
Captain Arthur L. Bristol reading his orders to take command of USS Ranger upon her commissioning at Norfolk, Virginia, 4 May 1934. Note the Marine detachment at the edge of the flight deck.
4 Jun 1934

United States
  • America's fourth aircraft carrier, USS Ranger, was commissioned at Norfolk, Virginia, United States under the command of Captain Arthur L. Bristol. Although smaller than the USS Lexington and USS Saratoga, Ranger was the first US carrier to be designed and built as such from the keel up. Ranger, which cost $20,000,000 to build, incorporated many design features that led to the more functional vessels of World War II. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ranger | Norfolk, Virginia | AC]
7 Jun 1934

Photo(s) dated 7 Jun 1934
Aerial photo of USS Ranger at the Norfolk Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 7 Jun 1934.
21 Jun 1934

United States
  • The first aircraft landed aboard USS Ranger at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a Vought O3U-2 Corsair scout plane flown by Lt Cmdr. Arthur C. Davis with Chief Aviation Machinist Mate H. E. Wallace as observer. ww2dbase [Ranger | Hampton Roads, Virginia | DS]
17 Aug 1934

United States
10 Sep 1934

United States
4 Oct 1934

United States
  • After visiting ports of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, USS Ranger returned from her shakedown cruise to Norfolk, Virginia. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ranger | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
28 Mar 1935

United States
1 Jul 1935

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25 Jul 1935

United States
  • Clifton Cates completed his studies at the Marine Corps Schools in Quantico, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | Quantico, Virginia | CPC]
25 Sep 1935

United States
  • The keel of destroyer Helm was laid down at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Helm | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
4 Apr 1936

Photo(s) dated 4 Apr 1936
Eleanor Roosevelt at the launching ceremony of carrier Yorktown, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 4 Apr 1936
10 Dec 1936

United States
27 May 1937

United States
  • Helm was launched at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Helm | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 27 May 1937
Bagley-class destroyers Blue and Helm on 27 May 1937, the date of their launching, in Drydock #2 at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
30 Sep 1937

Photo(s) dated 30 Sep 1937
USS Yorktown (Yorktown-class) commissioning ceremonies taking place on the flight deck, Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 Sep 1937. Note destroyer USS Jacob Jones on the other side of the pier
16 Oct 1937

United States
30 Oct 1937

Photo(s) dated 30 Oct 1937
Carrier USS Yorktown anchored at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 30 Oct 1937


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Mahan-class destroyer USS Tucker leaving Norfolk Navy Yard after completion, 2 Mar 1937.
15 Apr 1938

United States Photo(s) dated 15 Apr 1938
Cruiser St. Louis sliding down the ways at Newport News Shipbuilding 15 Apr 1938 at Newport News, Virginia, United States.
18 Jul 1938

United States
18 Apr 1939

United States
19 May 1939

United States
  • Cruiser USS St. Louis was commissioned at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia with Captain Charles Morrison in command. ww2dbase [St. Louis | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 19 May 1939
Cruiser St. Louis moored at Pier 7 at the Naval Operating Base in Norfolk, Virginia, United States 19 May 1939 prior to her commissioning ceremony.
23 Jun 1939

United States
30 Jun 1939

United States
14 Sep 1939

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3 Jan 1940

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1 Feb 1940

United States Photo(s) dated 1 Feb 1940
Keel laying of battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 1 Feb 1940
27 Feb 1940

United States
1 Mar 1940

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3 Apr 1940

Photo(s) dated 3 Apr 1940
Experimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsExperimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for AeronauticsExperimental A-17A aircraft at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
29 Jul 1940

United States
  • US President Franklin Roosevelt, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, and House Naval Affairs Committee chairman Carl Vinson arrived at Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, via presidential yacht Potomac, for an inspection. After the navy yard, they also visited US Army's Langley Field and the Newport News Ship Building and Drydock Company. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Franklin Roosevelt | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
3 Sep 1940

United States
  • Light cruiser USS St. Louis departed Norfolk, Virginia with Rear Admiral John F. Greenslade on board, who was placed in charge to survey land recently gained from the United Kingdom for building military bases. ww2dbase [St. Louis | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
27 Oct 1940

United States
9 Nov 1940

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28 Apr 1941

United States
20 Jun 1941

United States
7 Jul 1941

United States
17 Jul 1941

United States
  • The US Congress held a hearing on the construction of a new building for the US War Department. ww2dbase [Pentagon | Arlington, Virginia | CPC]
28 Jul 1941

United States
  • The US Congress authorized funding for the construction of the future Pentagon building. ww2dbase [Pentagon | Arlington, Virginia | CPC]
2 Sep 1941

United States
  • Franklin Roosevelt officially approved the site for the construction of the future Pentagon building. ww2dbase [Pentagon | Arlington, Virginia | CPC]
11 Sep 1941

United States
27 Oct 1941

Photo(s) dated 27 Oct 1941
Newly commissioned aircraft carrier USS Hornet (Yorktown-class) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 27 Oct 1941.
21 Nov 1941

Photo(s) dated 21 Nov 1941
Starboard bow view of HMS Indomitable at anchor off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 21 Nov 1941Starboard quarter view of HMS Indomitable at anchor off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 21 Nov 1941
1 Dec 1941

United States
  • US Marine Corps established a Marine Corps Air Station at Quantico, Virginia, United States under Major Ivan W. Miller (redesignated from Base Air Detachment 1, Marine Barracks). ww2dbase [Quantico Marine Corps Base | Quantico, Virginia | CPC]
  • The fourth Yorktown (CV-10) was laid down on at Newport News, Virginia, United States by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. as Bon Homme Richard. ww2dbase [Yorktown (Essex-class) | Newport News, Virginia | DS]
8 Dec 1941

United States
16 Dec 1941

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21 Dec 1941

United States
31 Dec 1941

Photo(s) dated 31 Dec 1941
New Mexico at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 31 Dec 1941USS New Mexico, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 31 Dec 1941, photo 1 of 5USS New Mexico, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 31 Dec 1941, photo 2 of 5USS New Mexico, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 31 Dec 1941, photo 3 of 5
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2 Jan 1942

Photo(s) dated 2 Jan 1942
President Hayes and USS New Mexico at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 2 Jan 1942
6 Jan 1942

United States
8 Jan 1942

Photo(s) dated 8 Jan 1942
Wasp off the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States following overhaul, 8 Jan 1942
3 Feb 1942

United States
  • German submarine U-103 sank Panamanian freighter San Gil 25 kilometers off Virginia, United States, killing 2 of 40 aboard. ww2dbase [Second Happy Time | Virginia | CPC]
15 Feb 1942

Photo(s) dated 15 Feb 1942
Battleship Alabama being prepared for launching, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 15 Feb 1942
16 Feb 1942

United States
  • US tanker E. H. Blum struck a US naval mine and at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay just off Virginia, United States; she broke in half but all 40 aboard survived. The two pieces of the wreck would later be recovered and rejoined. ww2dbase [Virginia | CPC]
  • Battleship Alabama was launched at Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, sponsored by Henrietta McCormick Hill, the wife of US Senator J. Lister Hill. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Alabama | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 16 Feb 1942
Launching schedule for battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 16 Feb 1942Henrietta McCormick Hill, wife of Alabama senator Lister Hill, christening battleship Alabama at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 16 Feb 1942Launching of battleship Alabama, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 16 Feb 1942Battleship Alabama just after launch, Norfolk Naval Shipayrd, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 16 Feb 1942, photo 1 of 2
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18 Feb 1942

United States
  • German submarine U-432 sank Brazilian tanker Olinda 30 kilometers off Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Second Happy Time | Virginia | CPC]
12 Mar 1942

United States
  • In the morning, a US Coast Guard dispatch boat landed the 7 survivors of US steam merchant Caribsea, which had been sunk by German submarine U-158 on the previous day, at Little Creek Coast Guard Station in Virginia Beach, Virgina, United States, from where three injured survivors were taken to the Marine Hospital in nearby city of Norfolk. ww2dbase [Virginia Beach, Virginia | HM]
22 Mar 1942

United States
13 Apr 1942

United States
7 May 1942

United States
25 May 1942

United States
  • Andrew Higgins' landing craft competed with US Navy's standard landing craft in choppy waters at Norfolk, Virginia, United States; Higgins' boat defeated the US Navy boat in all categories. ww2dbase [Andrew Higgins | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
26 May 1942

Photo(s) dated 26 May 1942
USS Wasp (Wasp-class) entering Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 May 1942
1 Jun 1942

United States
  • The design work for the Pentagon building was completed; meanwhile, construction had already been underway since 11 Sep 1941. ww2dbase [Pentagon | Arlington, Virginia | CPC]
3 Jun 1942

Photo(s) dated 3 Jun 1942
USS North Carolina off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 3 Jun 1942, photo 1 of 2USS North Carolina off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 3 Jun 1942, photo 2 of 2
10 Jun 1942

United States
  • Under the War Powers Act the US Army took possession of Arlington Hall, a former girls' school, in Virginia, United States as its base for the Signals Intelligence Service. During the war Arlington Hall would concentrate its efforts mainly on decrypting Japanese codes. ww2dbase [Arlington Hall | Arlington, Virginia | AC]
1 Jul 1942

Photo(s) dated 1 Jul 1942
Northwest side of the Pentagon building while under construction, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 1 Jul 1942
9 Jul 1942

United States
  • Survivors of German submarine U-701, sunk by a US Hudson aircraft two days prior off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States, were rescued by a US Navy flying boat; they were delivered to the naval hospital at Portsmouth, Virginia, United States for treatment. In the North Atlantic, U-172 sank US ship Santa Rita at 1624 hours; 4 were killed, 59 survived. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Florida, United States and Morocco, U-66 sank Yugoslavian ship Triglav at 2042 hours; 24 were killed, 19 survived. ww2dbase [Second Happy Time | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
5 Aug 1942

United States
18 Aug 1942

Photo(s) dated 18 Aug 1942
USS Ranger off Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 18 Aug 1942. Good view of Ranger’s unique stack arrangement, 3 on each side designed to rotate to an outward horizontal position for flight operations.
20 Aug 1942

Photo(s) dated 20 Aug 1942
PT-109 stowed on board the Liberty Ship Joseph Stanton for transportation to the Pacific Ocean, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, 20 Aug 1942, photo 1 of 2PT-109 stowed on board the Liberty Ship Joseph Stanton for transportation to the Pacific Ocean, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, 20 Aug 1942, photo 2 of 2
23 Aug 1942

United States
31 Aug 1942

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26 Sep 1942

United States
3 Oct 1942

United States
15 Oct 1942

Photo(s) dated 15 Oct 1942
USS Ancon underway, off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 15 Oct 1942
25 Oct 1942

United States
8 Nov 1942

United States
  • USS Ancon arrived off Fehala, French Morocco and began disembarking invasion troops at about 0630 hours. During this day, she sent out boats to rescue survivors of sinking transports sunken by French coastal guns. ww2dbase [Ancon | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
9 Nov 1942

United States
23 Nov 1942

United States
30 Nov 1942

Photo(s) dated 30 Nov 1942
USS Alabama underway in Chesapeake Bay, United States, 30 Nov 1942
11 Dec 1942

United States
16 Dec 1942

United States
24 Dec 1942

Photo(s) dated 24 Dec 1942
General view of the speakers platform of the Pentagon building during the Christmas exercise, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 24 Dec 1942
31 Dec 1942

United States
6 Jan 1943

United States
8 Jan 1943

United States
15 Jan 1943

United States
21 Jan 1943

United States
30 Jan 1943

United States
1 Feb 1943

United States Photo(s) dated 1 Feb 1943
USS Essex at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 1 Feb 1943. Photo 1 of 2.USS Essex at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 1 Feb 1943. Photo 2 of 2.
4 Feb 1943

United States
7 Feb 1943

Photo(s) dated 7 Feb 1943
USS Alabama at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1943
9 Feb 1943

Photo(s) dated 9 Feb 1943
F2A-2 Buffalo fighter at rest, NACA Langley Research Center, Hampton Virginia, United States, 9 Feb 1943
13 Feb 1943

United States
16 Feb 1943

United States
  • USS Ancon entered Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States to be converted to a combined headquarters and commications command ship. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ancon | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
24 Feb 1943

United States
26 Feb 1943

United States
  • USS Ancon's designation was officially changed from AP-66 to AGC-4 while undergoing conversion work at Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ancon | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
1 Mar 1943

United States
5 Mar 1943

United States
6 Mar 1943

United States
9 Mar 1943

United States
15 Mar 1943

Photo(s) dated 15 Mar 1943
Battleship USS Texas off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 15 Mar 1943USS Essex leaving Norfolk, Virginia, United States, for shakedown exercises, 15 Mar 1943.
16 Mar 1943

Photo(s) dated 16 Mar 1943
This TBF-1 Avenger attempted to land on the carrier USS Charger but missed the arresting wires and ended up tangled in the port catwalk, Chesapeake Bay, United States, 16 Mar 1943. Note US Coast Guard boats alongside.
26 Mar 1943

Photo(s) dated 26 Mar 1943
Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier USS Card at Norfolk Navy Yard, 26 Mar 1943. Note that she is now painted in Measure 22.
3 Apr 1943

United States
15 Apr 1943

United States Photo(s) dated 15 Apr 1943
The colors being hoisted for the first time aboard the USS Yorktown (Essex-class) during the ship’s commissioning ceremonies, 15 Apr 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesPortside broadside view of USS Yorktown (Essex-class) at Newport News, Virginia, United States, on her way to her commissioning ceremonies at Norfolk Navy Yard, 15 Apr 1943
17 Apr 1943

United States
  • In a routine change of command, Captain Arnold Jay "Buster" Isbell relieved Captain James Sykes as commanding officer of USS Card while the ship was at anchor in Hampton Roads, Virginia. ww2dbase [Card | Hampton Roads, Virginia | DS]
Photo(s) dated 17 Apr 1943
Change of Command ceremony aboard USS Card, Captain Arnold J. “Buster” Isbell, left, relieved Captain James Sykes at Norfolk, Virginia, 17 Apr 1943.
21 Apr 1943

United States
  • USS Ancon's conversion work from cargo-passenger ship to combined headquarters and communications ship was completed at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ancon | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 21 Apr 1943
USS Ancon, Portsmouth, Virginia, United Staes, 21 Apr 1943, photo 1 of 2USS Ancon, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 21 Apr 1943, photo 2 of 2
24 Apr 1943

Photo(s) dated 24 Apr 1943
USS Ancon underway, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 24 Apr 1943
27 Apr 1943

Photo(s) dated 27 Apr 1943
USS Yorktown underway off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 27 Apr 1943; note Measure 21 camouflageOverhead view of USS Yorktown (Essex-class) at Newport News, Virginia, United States, 27 Apr 1943USS Yorktown (Essex-class) at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 27 Apr 1943USS Yorktown (Essex-class) at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 27 Apr 1943
1 May 1943

United States
6 May 1943

Photo(s) dated 6 May 1943
Cruiser USS Boise passing carrier USS Yorktown (Essex-class) in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States, 6 May 1943. Note Boise’s Measure 22 paint scheme and F6F-3 Hellcat fighter on Yorktown’s deck-edge elevator.
8 May 1943

Photo(s) dated 8 May 1943
USS Ancon, Chesapeake Bay, United States, 8 May 1943
9 May 1943

Photo(s) dated 9 May 1943
Mother
10 May 1943

United States
  • The keel of carrier Randolph was laid down by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company in Newport News, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Randolph | Newport News, Virginia | DS]
11 May 1943

United States
17 Jun 1943

United States
20 Jun 1943

United States
  • Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier USS Bogue arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Task Group 21.12 was dissolved and made eligible for European-African-Middle Eastern Area Engagement Star E207. This sortie was one of six Bogue sortie's singled out in a Presidntial Unit Citation. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
29 Jun 1943

United States
  • Carrier Randolph was launched at Newport News, Virginia, United States, sponsored by Rose Gillette, wife of Iowa Senator Guy M. Gillette. ww2dbase [Randolph | Newport News, Virginia | DS]
1 Jul 1943

United States Photo(s) dated 1 Jul 1943
USS Yorktown (Essex-class) at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 1 Jul 1943
5 Jul 1943

United States
6 Jul 1943

United States
9 Jul 1943

United States
12 Jul 1943

United States
23 Jul 1943

Photo(s) dated 23 Jul 1943
Heavy cruiser USS Chester shifting berths at Norfolk Navy Yard just after being floated out of drydock, 23 Jul 1943USS New Jersey entering the deperming slip at Lambert’s Point on the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia at about 11:00 AM local time, 23 Jul 1943.
26 Jul 1943

United States
27 Jul 1943

United States
  • Task Group 21.14 (TG 21.14) was formed at Norfolk, Virginia as an anti-submarine Hunter-Killer group centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBF Avengers and F4F Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-1 embarked and with escorts of Clemson-class destroyers USS Barry, Goff, and Borie. TG 21.14 departed Norfolk bound for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [Conclusion of the Battle of the Atlantic | Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
31 Jul 1943

Photo(s) dated 31 Jul 1943
F4U-1 Corsair fighter at Langley Research Center at Hampton, Virginia, United States, 31 Jul 1943. Note the P-47 Thunderbolt on the taxi way behind the Corsair
9 Aug 1943

United States
19 Aug 1943

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20 Aug 1943

United States Photo(s) dated 20 Aug 1943
USS South Dakota, port bow view, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, 20 Aug 1943USS Alabama off Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia, United States, 20 Aug 1943, photo 1 of 4USS Alabama off Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia, United States, 20 Aug 1943, photo 2 of 4USS Alabama off Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia, United States, 20 Aug 1943, photo 3 of 4
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23 Aug 1943

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Bogue and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia. This sortie was one of six Bogue sortie's singled out in a Presidntial Unit Citation. Upon arrival, Commander Dunn's orders came through finalizing his promotion to Captain. Composite Squadron VC-9 disembarked the ship to Naval Air Station Norfolk. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
5 Sep 1943

United States
10 Sep 1943

United States
  • USS Kimberly departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Kimberly | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
  • Escort carrier USS Card and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia at the conclusion of their Atlantic anti-submarine voyage. Composite Squadron VC-1 disembarked Card and transferred to Norfolk Naval Air Station. Squadron VC-1, all ships of the task group, and all men therein were authorized to wear Battle Star A204 on their American Campaign Ribbon. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
11 Sep 1943

Photo(s) dated 11 Sep 1943
USS Intrepid entering the deperming station at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 11 Sep 1943. Note the outline of the ship’s waterline painted on the flight deck. Photo 1 of 3.USS Intrepid entering the deperming station at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 11 Sep 1943. Note the outline of the ship’s waterline painted on the flight deck. Photo 2 of 3.USS Intrepid entering the deperming station at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 11 Sep 1943. Note the outline of the ship’s waterline painted on the flight deck. Photo 3 of 3.
23 Sep 1943

United States
  • Task Group 21.14 (TG 21.14) was reformed at Norfolk, Virginia as an anti-submarine Hunter-Killer group centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBF Avengers and F4F Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-9 embarked and with escorts of Clemson-class destroyers USS Barry, Goff, and Borie. TG 21.14 departed Norfolk bound for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
6 Oct 1943

Photo(s) dated 6 Oct 1943
USS Langley underway off Cape Henry, Virginia, United States, 6 Oct 1943; note SNJ aircraft on flight deck
14 Oct 1943

Photo(s) dated 14 Oct 1943
US Marine Private Harry Weber in exercise with his pet fox Rusty, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 14 Oct 1943USS Franklin being floated out of drydock for the first time, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 14 Oct 1943. Note Navy WAVES on the dock; WAVES
20 Oct 1943

United States
6 Nov 1943

United States
9 Nov 1943

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card and her remaining task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia at the conclusion of their Atlantic anti-submarine voyage. Composite Squadron VC-9 disembarked Card and transferred to Norfolk Naval Air Station. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
10 Nov 1943

United States
  • The day after arriving at Norfolk, Virginia, escort carrier USS Card received a delegation of dignitaries including seven flag officers: Admiral Royal Ingersoll (Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet), Vice Admiral Patrick Bellinger (Commander for Air, Atlantic Fleet), Vice Admiral Alexander Sharp (Commander of Service Forces, Atlantic Fleet), Rear Admiral Walter Kilpatrick (Chief of Staff to Commander Atlantic Fleet), Rear Admiral David LeBretan (Commandant 5th Naval District), Rear Admiral Gerald Bogan (Commander Fleet Air, Norfolk), and Rear Admiral Calvin Durgin (Commander Fleet Air, Quonset). In a mere 40 minutes aboard the ship, the following award presentations were made: Captain Arnold Isbell (Commanding Officer USS Card and Commander Task Group 21.14) received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Lieutenant Commanders Herbert Hill (Commanding Officer USS Barry), Hinton Smith (Commanding Officer USS Goff), and Howard Avery (Commanding Officer Composite Squadron VC-9) received the Legion of Merit; Lieutenant Charles Hutchins (Commanding Officer USS Borie) received the Navy Cross; and a Presidential Unit Citation was awarded to USS Card, USS Barry, USS Borie, USS Goff, Composite Squadron VC-1, Composite Squadron VC-9, and all men who served in these elements during the Task Group 21.14 operations. LtCdr Avery would also receive the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for later actions while commanding VC-9 from USS Card. Further, Squadron VC-9, all ships of the task group, and all men therein during this sortie were authorized to wear Battle Star E211 on their European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon. ww2dbase [Conclusion of the Battle of the Atlantic | Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
Photo(s) dated 10 Nov 1943
Congratulatory photo taken 10 Nov 1943 showing United States Navy officers who were decorated for their parts in the USS Card’s Hunter-Killer Atlantic cruises between 27 Jul and 2 Nov 1943. See Comment below for details.On the flight deck of USS Card, Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll, Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Fleet, awarding the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Charles Hutchins, Captain of USS Borie, for actions against German U-405.
14 Nov 1943

United States
24 Nov 1943

United States
  • Task Group 21.14 (TG 21.14) was reformed at Norfolk, Virginia as an anti-submarine Hunter-Killer group centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBF-1C Avengers and FM-1 Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-55 embarked and with escorts of destroyers USS Decatur, Leary, Babbitt, Schenk. TG 21.14 departed Norfolk bound for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
25 Nov 1943

Photo(s) dated 25 Nov 1943
Broadside view of USS Intrepid off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 25 Nov 1943. Note the blank starboard side of the ship; later photos will show the addition of anti-aircraft gun sponsons.
29 Nov 1943

United States
19 Dec 1943

Photo(s) dated 19 Dec 1943
USS Hornet (Essex-class) laying off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 19 Dec 1943 shortly after commissioning showing off her MS33/3a paint scheme. Photo 1 of 4.USS Hornet (Essex-class) laying off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 19 Dec 1943 shortly after commissioning showing off her MS33/3a paint scheme. Photo 2 of 4.USS Hornet (Essex-class) laying off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 19 Dec 1943 shortly after commissioning showing off her MS33/3a paint scheme. Photo 3 of 4.USS Hornet (Essex-class) laying off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 19 Dec 1943 shortly after commissioning showing off her MS33/3a paint scheme. Photo 4 of 4.
29 Dec 1943

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Bogue and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia. 46 prisoners from U-172 were turned over to shore authorities. Composite Squadron VC-19 disembarked Bogue. This sortie was one of six Bogue sortie's singled out in a Presidntial Unit Citation. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
2 Jan 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card and her remaining task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia at the conclusion of their Atlantic anti-submarine voyage. Composite Squadron VC-55 disembarked Card and transferred to Norfolk Naval Air Station. Task Group 21.14 was dissolved. Squadron VC-55, all ships of the task group, and all men therein during this sortie were authorized to wear Battle Star E214 on their European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
13 Jan 1944

United States
24 Jan 1944

United States
  • Task Group 21.14 (TG 21.14) was reformed at Norfolk, Virginia as an anti-submarine Hunter-Killer group centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBF-1C Avengers and FM-2 Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-55 embarked and with escorts of destroyers USS Livermore, Jacob Jones, and Hammann and destroyer escorts USS Robert E. Peary and Blair. TG 21.14 departed Norfolk bound for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
26 Jan 1944

United States
31 Jan 1944

United States
1 Feb 1944

United States
7 Feb 1944

United States Photo(s) dated 7 Feb 1944
Essex-class carrier Ticonderoga sliding down the ways during her launch at Newport News, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1944.Essex-class carrier Ticonderoga in her first attempt to be christened (the bottle missed), Newport News, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1944. Sponsor was Miss Stephanie Sarah Pell of Ticonderoga, New York.Essex-class carrier Ticonderoga in her second and successful attempt to be christened, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1944. Sponsor was Miss Stephanie Sarah Pell of Ticonderoga, New York.Essex-class carrier Ticonderoga being prepared for christening and launching, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1944. Note the platform built for the sponsor and other dignitaries.
14 Feb 1944

United States
21 Feb 1944

Photo(s) dated 21 Feb 1944
Franklin in the Elizabeth River, off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 21 Feb 1944, photo 2 of 4Franklin in the Elizabeth River, off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 21 Feb 1944, photo 3 of 4Franklin in the Elizabeth River, off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 21 Feb 1944, photo 1 of 4Franklin in the Elizabeth River, off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 21 Feb 1944, photo 4 of 4
24 Feb 1944

United States
  • Carrier Shangri-La was launched at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, sponsored by sponsored by Josephine Doolittle, wife of famed aviator James Doolittle. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Shangri-La | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 24 Feb 1944
Carrier Shangri-La launching ceremony, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 24 Feb 1944Carrier Shangri-La shortly after launching, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 24 Feb 1944; seen in the US Navy publication USS Shangri-La 1944-1945 cruise bookJosephine Doolittle, wife of James Doolittle, breaking a bottle of champagne at the launching ceremony of carrier Shangri-La, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 24 Feb 1944, photo 1 of 2; note yard commandant Rear Admiral Felix Gygax holding a microphone near the bottleJosephine Doolittle, wife of James Doolittle, breaking a bottle of champagne at the launching ceremony of carrier Shangri-La, Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 24 Feb 1944, photo 2 of 2; note yard commandant Rear Admiral Felix Gygax holding a microphone near the bottle
26 Feb 1944

United States
9 Mar 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia and Task Group TG21.12 was dissolved. Composite Squadron VC-55 disembarked to Norfolk Naval Air Station. The day she arrived, USS Card had a routine change of command with Captain Rufus Young, Jr. relieving Captain Arnold Isbell. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
18 Mar 1944

United States
  • After a nine-day maintenance period at Norfolk, Virginia, escort carrier USS Card departed Norfolk bound for New York. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
30 Mar 1944

Photo(s) dated 30 Mar 1944
Bow on view of HMS Indomitable off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 Mar 1944Starboard bow view of HMS Indomitable off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 Mar 1944Starboard quarter view of HMS Indomitable off Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 Mar 1944
19 Apr 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Bogue and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia. Composite Squadron VC-95 disembarked Bogue. This sortie was one of six Bogue sortie's singled out in a Presidntial Unit Citation. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
22 Apr 1944

Photo(s) dated 22 Apr 1944
Port side view of Essex-class carrier Ticonderoga receiving final preparations at Newport News Naval Shipyard before being delivered to the US Navy, Newport News, Virginia, Untied States, Apr 22, 1944.
23 Apr 1944

United States
4 May 1944

Photo(s) dated 4 May 1944
Stern view of the carrier Franklin off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 4 May 1944USS Franklin at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 4 May 1944 shortly after her port side was repainted from Measure 32 Design 6a to Design 3a. Her starboard side remained Design 6a.
5 May 1944

United States
  • USS Franklin departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Franklin | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
  • Composite Squadron VC-69 came aboard escort carrier USS Bogue with their FM-2 Wildcats and TBF-1c Avengers. Bogue and her escorts put to sea on an offensive Hunter-Killer anti-submarine mission along the Atlantic convoy routes between North America and Africa. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
8 May 1944

United States Photo(s) dated 8 May 1944
Starboard side view of Essex-class carrier Ticonderoga being delivered to the US Navy on the morning of her commissioning, Hampton Roads, Virginia, Untied States, May 8, 1944.
12 May 1944

United States
15 May 1944

United States
  • Anti-submarine hunter-killer Task Group 22.3 departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States with Escort Carrier USS Guadalcanal as flagship and Captain Daniel V. Gallery in command. The remainder of the Task Group consisted of Destroyer Escorts, USS Pillsbury, USS Pope, USS Flaherty, USS Chatelain, and USS Jenks. ww2dbase [The Capture of the U-505 | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
Photo(s) dated 15 May 1944
Escort Carrier USS Guadalcanal departing Norfolk, Virginia, United States to lead an anti-submarine hunter-killer group in the Atlantic, Capt Daniel V Gallery commanding. 15 May 1944
16 May 1944

United States
  • Detached from the USS Ranger group while at sea and diverted to Norfolk, Virginia with engine difficulties, escort carrier USS Card arrived at Norfolk and began a period of maintenance and upkeep. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
19 May 1944

United States
  • USS Ranger arrived at Norfolk, Virginia for extended repairs and upgrades to make Ranger into a night-fighter training carrier, including strengthening her flight deck and installing one catapult. This is also when Ranger received her Measure 33, Design 1A Dazzle paint scheme. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ranger | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
30 May 1944

Photo(s) dated 30 May 1944
Newly commissioned USS Ticonderoga moves down the Elizabeth River from the Norfolk Navy Yard to the deperming crib, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, May 30 1944; note camouflage Measure 33 Design 10AUSS Ticonderoga at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 30 May 1944; note camouflage Measure 33 Design 10AStarboard quarter view of USS Ticonderoga on the Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia, Untied States, May 30, 1944.
4 Jun 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card departed Norfolk bound for Quonset Point, Rhode Island. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
15 Jun 1944

United States
20 Jun 1944

United States
  • Clifton Cates stepped down as the commandant of Marine Corps Schools in Quantico, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | Quantico, Virginia | CPC]
24 Jun 1944

United States
  • Composite Squadron VC-12 reported aboard escort carrier USS Card at Norfolk, Virginia with their compliment of TBF Avengers and FM-2 Wildcat aircraft. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
25 Jun 1944

United States
  • Task Group 22.10 (TG 22.10) was formed at Norfolk, Virginia as an anti-submarine Hunter-Killer group centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBM-1C Avengers and FM-2 Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-12 embarked and screened by destroyer escorts USS Baker, Bronstein, Thomas, Breeman, and Bostwick. TG 22.10 departed Norfolk bound for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [F4F Wildcat | TBF Avenger | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
26 Jun 1944

United States Photo(s) dated 26 Jun 1944
USS Ticonderoga off Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 Jun 1944. Two months later, the flight deck would be extended 11-feet to nearly cover the forward 40mm anti-aircraft mounts.
3 Jul 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Bogue and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia. Composite Squadron VC-69 disembarked Bogue. This sortie was one of six Bogue sortie's singled out in a Presidntial Unit Citation. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
7 Jul 1944

United States
  • USS Wisconsin departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States for Trinidad in the British West Indies. ww2dbase [Wisconsin | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
10 Jul 1944

Photo(s) dated 10 Jul 1944
Double stacked Jeeps packed for transport on Liberty Ship SS Esek Hopkins, Pier 2, Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, Jul 10, 1944
11 Jul 1944

United States
21 Jul 1944

United States
22 Jul 1944

United States
  • USS Ticonderoga began her first overhaul at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Her flight deck was to be reconfigured to add 11 feet forward and 7 feet aft, and her anti-aircraft directors were to be repositioned. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Ticonderoga | Portsmouth, Virginia | DS]
25 Jul 1944

United States
1 Aug 1944

Photo(s) dated 1 Aug 1944
Battleship USS Missouri in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States during shakedown exercises, 1 Aug 1944. Note her fresh coat of paint in the Measure 32, Design 22D scheme.
15 Aug 1944

United States
18 Aug 1944

United States
19 Aug 1944

Photo(s) dated 19 Aug 1944
WAVES personnel at the bow of Missouri, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, during her shakedown period, 19 Aug 1944WAVES Yeoman Second Class Blanche Oswald and Yeoman Third Class Betty Martin in a 5in twin gun turret aboard Missouri, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, 19 Aug 1944WAVES Yeoman Third Class Betty Martin exiting the rear door of a 5in twin gun turret aboard Missouri, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, during her shakedown period, 19 Aug 1944WAVES Yeoman Second Class Blanche Oswald and Yeoman Third Class Betty Martin aboard USS Missouri, Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States, 19 Aug 1944. Note USS Alaska and escort carrier USS Croatan.
20 Aug 1944

Photo(s) dated 20 Aug 1944
Battleship Missouri, large cruiser Alaska, escort carrier Croatan, and destroyers at Norfolk Operating Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 20 Aug 1944
23 Aug 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card detached her escorts to proceed to New York and disembarked Composite Squadron VC-12 to fly to Norfolk Naval Air Station. Card arrived at Norfolk Naval Operating base, Norfolk, Virginia. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
25 Aug 1944

United States
27 Aug 1944

United States
29 Aug 1944

United States
  • USS Wake Island departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States for Quonset Point, Rhode Island, United States. ww2dbase [Wake Island | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
30 Aug 1944

United States
18 Sep 1944

United States
  • Task Group 22.2 (TG 22.2) was formed at Norfolk, Virginia as an anti-submarine Hunter-Killer group centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBM Avengers and FM-2 Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-8 embarked and screened by destroyer escorts USS Baker, Bronstein, Thomas, Breeman, Coffman, and Bostwick. TG 22.2 departed Norfolk bound for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [F4F Wildcat | TBF Avenger | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
24 Sep 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Bogue and her task group arrived at Norfolk, Virginia. Composite Squadron VC-42 disembarked Bogue. This sortie was one of six Bogue sortie's singled out in a Presidntial Unit Citation. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
26 Sep 1944

Photo(s) dated 26 Sep 1944
United States Coast Guard cutter Spencer after her conversion to an Amphibious Force Flagship, Norfolk Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 26 Sep 1944
5 Oct 1944

United States
21 Oct 1944

United States
27 Oct 1944

United States
  • USS Shamrock Bay arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, completing her second ferrying mission across the Atlantic Ocean. ww2dbase [Shamrock Bay | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
1 Nov 1944

United States
4 Nov 1944

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card detached her escorts to proceed to New York and disembarked Composite Squadron VC-8 to fly to Norfolk Naval Air Station. Card arrived at Norfolk Naval Operating base, Norfolk, Virginia. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
9 Nov 1944

Photo(s) dated 9 Nov 1944
USS Wake Island underway in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 9 Nov 1944, photo 1 of 2; note Camouflage Measure 33, Design 10AUSS Wake Island underway in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 9 Nov 1944, photo 2 of 2; note Camouflage Measure 33, Design 10A
12 Nov 1944

United States Photo(s) dated 12 Nov 1944
USS Randolph in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, United States during her shakedown period, 12 Nov 1944. Note camouflage Measure 32 Design 17a. Photographed from escort carrier USS Charger.
30 Nov 1944

United States
  • Anti-submarine Hunter-Killer Task Group 22.2 (TG 22.2) centered around escort carrier USS Card with the TBM Avengers and FM-2 Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-12 embarked and screened by destroyer escorts USS Baker, Bronstein, Thomas, Breeman, Coffman, and Bostwick was reformed at Norfolk, Virginia. TG 22.2 departed for the Central Atlantic that same day. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
15 Dec 1944

United States
20 Dec 1944

United States
21 Dec 1944

United States
26 Dec 1944

United States
27 Dec 1944

United States
3 Jan 1945

United States
4 Jan 1945

Photo(s) dated 4 Jan 1945
DeHavilland Mosquito F8 in United States service with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) at the Langley Research Center, Virginia, United States, 4 Jan 1945.
17 Jan 1945

United States
  • USS Shangri-La departed the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, United States alongside of USS Guam and USS Harry E. Hubbard. ww2dbase [Guam | Shangri-La | Hampton Roads, Virginia | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 17 Jan 1945
USS Shangri-La at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 17 Jan 1945; note Camouflage Measure 33, Design 10A
20 Jan 1945

United States
  • While USS Honolulu was in drydock at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Captain Harry Thurber was relieved as commanding officer of the ship and assigned to the staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet in Washington DC. Commander Olin Scoggins assumed temporary command. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Portsmouth, Virginia | DS]
3 Feb 1945

United States
  • While USS Honolulu was in drydock at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Captain Olin Scoggins was relieved as commanding officer of the ship and Commander Theodore Ascherfeld assumed command. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Portsmouth, Virginia | DS]
27 Feb 1945

United States
12 Mar 1945

United States
14 Mar 1945

United States
  • At Norfolk, Captain Paul L. Dudley relieved Captain Rufus Young as commanding officer of escort carrier USS Card. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
15 Mar 1945

United States
20 Mar 1945

United States
  • Escort carrier USS Card departed Norfolk bound for Quonset Point, Rhode Island. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
23 Mar 1945

United States
  • After two-and-a-half months in drydock, USS Honolulu was floated out of Drydock #3 at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia and moored at the repair piers. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Portsmouth, Virginia | DS]
24 Mar 1945

United States
11 Apr 1945

United States
  • Composite Squadron VC-19 came aboard escort carrier USS Bogue as put to sea bound for the New London, Connecticut area for anti-submarine exercises. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Bogue | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
21 May 1945

United States
26 May 1945

United States
15 Jun 1945

United States
18 Jun 1945

Photo(s) dated 18 Jun 1945
General Dwight Eisenhower and General George Marshall, Washington National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 18 Jun 1945
21 Jun 1945

United States
  • Loaded with 25 TD2C-1 utility aircraft of Utility Squadron VJ-5 and all of the squadron’s peripheral equipment plus 127 passengers, escort carrier USS Card departed Norfolk, Virginia bound for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
20 Aug 1945

United States
23 Aug 1945

United States
29 Aug 1945

Photo(s) dated 29 Aug 1945
USS Natoma Bay and USS Anzio at Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 29 Aug 1947
19 Sep 1945

United States
  • USS Honolulu got underway from the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia for one brief trial that took her to Cape Henry at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, before returning to the Navy Yard repair piers. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Portsmouth, Virginia | DS]
6 Oct 1945

United States
  • USS Honolulu got underway from the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia for structural test firing of all guns 30 miles into the Atlantic Ocean before returning to the Norfolk Navy Yard. ww2dbase [Honolulu | Portsmouth, Virginia | DS]
10 Oct 1945

United States
16 Nov 1945

United States
17 Nov 1945

United States
18 Nov 1945

United States
29 Nov 1945

United States
14 Jan 1946

United States
  • Clifton Cates became the President of the Marine Corps Equipment Board in Quantico, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | Quantico, Virginia | CPC]
15 Jan 1946

United States
18 Jan 1946

United States
4 Feb 1946

United States
24 Apr 1946

Photo(s) dated 24 Apr 1946
Fleet Admiral Nimitz, Fleet Admiral Leahy, President Truman, and Vice Admiral Mitscher aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during maneuvers off the Virginia Capes, United States, 24 Apr 1946
1 Jun 1946

United States
30 Jul 1946

United States
19 Sep 1946

Photo(s) dated 19 Sep 1946
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and General Dwight Eisenhower sharing a laugh at Fort Myer, Virginia, during Monty’s visit to the United States, 19 Sep 1946.
1 Oct 1946

United States
18 Oct 1946

United States
8 Nov 1946

United States
2 Dec 1946

United States
  • USS Wisconsin arrived at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Wisconsin | Virginia | CPC]
24 Jan 1947

United States
  • Clifton Cates became the President of the Advisory Board of Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | Quantico, Virginia | CPC]
7 Sep 1947

United States
  • USS Missouri arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, disembarking US President Harry Truman. ww2dbase [Missouri | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
7 Feb 1948

Photo(s) dated 7 Feb 1948
General Dwight Eisenhower swearing General Omar Bradley into office as Chief of Staff of the US Army, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1948, photo 1 of 3; note US President Harry Truman and Secretary of Army Kenneth Royall in backgroundUS President Harry Truman awarding General Dwight Eisenhower the third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal, Pentagon, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1948, photo 1 of 2US President Harry Truman awarding General Dwight Eisenhower the third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal, Pentagon, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1948, photo 2 of 2US President Harry Truman, General Dwight Eisenhower, and General Omar Bradley at the Pentagon building moment after Bradley had been sworn in as the Chief of Staff of the US Army, Virginia, United States, 7 Feb 1948
See all photos dated 7 Feb 1948
22 Nov 1949

Photo(s) dated 22 Nov 1949
Omar Bradley, Hoyt Vandenberg, Lawton Collins, and Forrest Sherman at a US Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting at the Pentagon building, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22 Nov 1949
17 Jan 1950

United States
20 Jan 1950

United States
15 Jun 1950

Photo(s) dated 15 Jun 1950
F4U Corsair fighter firing HVAR rockets, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, United States, United States, 15 Jun 1950; this was part of the review held for US President Harry Truman
2 Jan 1951

United States
9 Mar 1951

Photo(s) dated 9 Mar 1951
US Marine Corps General Clifton Cates with British Royal Marine Commandant-General Colonel A. G. Ferguson-Warren, Harry Lee Hall, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 9 Mar 1951
27 Apr 1951

United States
15 May 1951

United States
25 Jul 1951

Photo(s) dated 25 Jul 1951
Senior US military officers saluting as Forrest Sherman
18 Oct 1951

United States
12 Dec 1951

United States
31 Dec 1951

United States
  • Clifton Cates stepped down as the commandant of the US Marine Corps and was made the commandant of Marine Corps Schools in Quantico, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | Quantico, Virginia | CPC]
30 Mar 1952

United States
4 Aug 1952

United States
13 Oct 1952

United States
4 May 1953

United States
16 Sep 1953

United States
10 Nov 1953

Photo(s) dated 10 Nov 1953
Lieutenant General Clifton Cates cutting a cake during the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of the US Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 10 Nov 1953, photo 2 of 2; Brigaider General Robert Bare and Major General Edwin Pollock in background
26 May 1954

United States
  • USS Ray arrived at Norfolk, Virginia, United States and was detached from the US Navy 6th Fleet. ww2dbase [Ray | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
7 Jun 1954

Photo(s) dated 7 Jun 1954
USS Iowa (foreground), USS Wisconsin, USS Missouri, and USS New Jersey (background) off the Virginia Capes, Virginia, United States, 7 Jun 1954
11 Jun 1954

United States
30 Jun 1954

United States
12 Jul 1954

United States
4 Mar 1955

United States
25 Apr 1955

Photo(s) dated 25 Apr 1955
USS Conecuh at anchor, Hampton Roads, off Virginia, United States, 25 Apr 1955
3 Apr 1956

United States
  • USS Conecuh was decommissioned from service at Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, United States and was transferred to the National Defense Reserve Fleet (James River Group, located at Lee Hall, Virginia near Newport News). ww2dbase [Norfolk Navy Yard | Dithmarschen | Portsmouth, Virginia | CPC]
4 Jan 1957

United States
  • USS Iowa departed Norfolk, Virginia, United States for the Mediterranean Sea. ww2dbase [Iowa | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
6 Apr 1957

United States
12 Jun 1957

Photo(s) dated 12 Jun 1957
Canberra, Boston, and Northampton sailing during the International Naval Review, Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 12 Jun 1957Canberra moving into position for the International Naval Review, in Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 12 Jun 1957
13 Jun 1957

United States
  • USS Iowa participated in the international naval review at Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Iowa | Hampton Roads, Virginia | CPC]
28 Sep 1957

United States
22 Oct 1957

United States
18 Dec 1957

United States
  • USNS Tamalpais was placed in the Reserve Fleet once again, this time at Lee Hall, Virginia in the James River Group. ww2dbase [Tamalpais | Lee Hall, Virginia | DS]
16 May 1958

United States
  • Escort carrier Card was reactivated as an aircraft transport as part of the Military Sea Transportation Service as USNS Card operating with a civilian crew. ww2dbase [Card | Norfolk, Virginia | DS]
23 May 1958

Photo(s) dated 23 May 1958
Admiral Burke in his Pentagon office, posing with the
7 Oct 1958

United States
6 Feb 1960

United States
10 Feb 1960

Photo(s) dated 10 Feb 1960
General Lemnitzer, Admiral Burke, General Twining, General White, and General Shoup in meeting with other US military leaders at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 10 Feb 1960
9 Jun 1961

United States
29 Jan 1962

Photo(s) dated 29 Jan 1962
Lewis Puller at Christ Church, Saluda, Virginia, United States, 29 Jan 1962
28 Feb 1964

Photo(s) dated 28 Feb 1964
NATO Military Committee chairman General Heusinger meeting with US Secretary of Defense McNamara at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 28 Feb 1964
10 Apr 1964

United States
11 Apr 1964

United States
  • At 0700 hours, public visitation of Douglas MacArthur's casket ceased; between 1800 hours on 9 Apr and this time, 62,000 people filed past the bier. At 0930 hours, the last ceremony was held for MacArthur at the rotunda of what was to become the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The final act of national mourning took place at sunset when a battery at nearby Fort Monroe fired a 19-gun salute. ww2dbase [Douglas MacArthur | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
25 Sep 1967

Photo(s) dated 25 Sep 1967
Corona satellite image of the Pentagon building, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 25 Sep 1967
20 Jun 1968

United States
10 Nov 1969

Photo(s) dated 10 Nov 1969
Lewis Puller at the US Marine Corps birthday celebration, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 10 Nov 1969, photo 1 of 5Lewis Puller at the US Marine Corps birthday celebration, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 10 Nov 1969, photo 2 of 5Lewis Puller at the US Marine Corps birthday celebration, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 10 Nov 1969, photo 3 of 5Lewis Puller at the US Marine Corps birthday celebration, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 10 Nov 1969, photo 4 of 5
See all photos dated 10 Nov 1969
22 Nov 1969

United States
  • USS Wasp departed the Virginia Capes area on the east coast of the United States. ww2dbase [Wasp (Essex-class) | Virginia | CPC]
16 Sep 1971

United States
11 Oct 1971

United States
22 Nov 1971

United States
20 Dec 1975

United States
1 Jan 1977

United States
  • The United States Army Intelligence and Security Command was created with its headquarters at Arlington Hall, Arlington, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Arlington Hall | Arlington, Virginia | CPC]
3 Mar 1981

United States
1 Dec 1984

Photo(s) dated 1 Dec 1984
Bathtub installed aboard USS Iowa for US President Franklin Roosevelt
15 Dec 1984

Photo(s) dated 15 Dec 1984
USS Iowa decorated for the Christmas holiday, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 15 Dec 1984
26 Jun 1986

Photo(s) dated 26 Jun 1986
US Navy Chiefs of Naval Operations: Holloway, Trost, Carney, Hayward, Watkins, Anderson, Zumwalt, McDonald, Burke, and Moorer at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 26 Jun 1986
10 Mar 1988

United States
19 Oct 1990

Photo(s) dated 19 Oct 1990
US Navy Chiefs of Naval Operations: Trost, Hayward, Zumwalt, Burke, Kelso, Moorer, Holloway, and Watkins at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 19 Oct 1990
26 Oct 1990

Photo(s) dated 26 Oct 1990
Decommissioning of USS Missouri at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 26 Oct 1990; note USS Theodore Roosevelt in background
1 Jan 1992

United States
15 Oct 1996

United States
7 Dec 2000

United States
16 Apr 2001

United States
  • Battleship Wisconsin hosted tourists for the first time at Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [Wisconsin | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
16 May 2005

Photo(s) dated 16 May 2005
The sole surviving Boeing 307 Stratoliner marked as Pan American Airlines Clipper
17 Mar 2006

United States
  • Already a museum ship at Norfolk, Virginia, United States, battleship Wisconsin was removed from the US Navy reserve fleet roster. ww2dbase [Wisconsin | Norfolk, Virginia | CPC]
15 Jan 2007

Photo(s) dated 15 Jan 2007
Suspended Corsair in the Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 15 Jan 2007, photo 1 of 3Suspended Corsair in the Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 15 Jan 2007, photo 2 of 3Suspended Corsair in the Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 15 Jan 2007, photo 3 of 3Tarawa display in the Leatherneck Gallery at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 15 Jan 2007, photo 1 of 2
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21 May 2007

Photo(s) dated 21 May 2007
Ed Shipley flying a P-51C Mustang fighter during a show at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, United States, 21 May 2007
6 Apr 2009

Photo(s) dated 6 Apr 2009
The sole surviving Boeing 307 Stratoliner marked as Pan American Airlines Clipper Close-up view of the inner starboard engine of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner aircraft on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 6 Apr 2009
26 Apr 2009

Photo(s) dated 26 Apr 2009
P-40E Warhawk fighter on display at Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 26 Apr 2009; note L-5 Sentinel and Do 335 Pfeil aircraft in backgroundF4U Corsair fighter on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 26 Apr 2009, photo 1 of 2Lysander aircraft on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 26 Apr 2009F4U Corsair, P-40E Warhawk, and Lysander aircraft on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 26 Apr 2009
See all photos dated 26 Apr 2009
24 Sep 2010

United States
8 Mar 2011

United States
  • A surviving example of a JRS-1 flying boat, in the possession of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, was moved from the Garber Facility in Suitland, Maryland, United States to the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. ww2dbase [S-43 | Chantilly, Virginia | CPC]

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