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Own a remarkable piece of United States Navy history with this original USS Intrepid (CVA-11) Mediterranean Cruise Book documenting the ship’s 1961-1962 deployment.
This substantial hardcover cruise book chronicles the crew, squadrons, officers, enlisted personnel, ports of call, aircraft operations, and daily life aboard one of the most famous aircraft carriers in American naval history.
The USS Intrepid served with distinction during World War II and later throughout the Cold War before ultimately becoming the renowned Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.
Features
* Original USS Intrepid cruise book
* CVA-11 attack aircraft carrier
* Mediterranean Cruise 1961-1962
* Hundreds of crew member photographs
* Squadron photographs and personnel rosters
* Aviation unit coverage including VF-33, VA-76, VFP-62 and others
* Cruise route map and port visits
* Memorial section honoring lost crew members
* Cold War era naval aviation history
* Hardcover edition
Measurements
* Approximately 11” x 14”
* Large format hardcover
* Over 250 pages
Condition
* Original vintage condition.
* Significant wear to cover corners and edges as shown.
* Cover exhibits scuffs, rubbing, and loss of material in areas.
* Interior pages appear clean, complete, and highly presentable.
* Binding remains intact.
* Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
Historical Significance
The USS Intrepid is among the most celebrated aircraft carriers in United States naval history. This cruise book captures a specific Mediterranean deployment during the height of the Cold War and contains extensive photographic documentation of sailors, officers, squadrons, aircraft personnel, and life aboard ship.
Cruise books are highly sought after by veterans, descendants, military historians, genealogy researchers, and collectors of naval aviation memorabilia.
Shipping
This book will be carefully packaged in a poly sleeve, surrounded by rigid cardboard protection, and shipped securely in a sturdy box.
Media Mail shipping available.
Vintage Item Disclaimer
This is an original vintage military publication that may show wear, aging, discoloration, and handling consistent with its age and service history.
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Estate Find / As Found Condition
This item is being sold in as-found condition and has not been cleaned, deodorized, restored, or treated. As with many vintage books, yearbooks, and paper collectibles acquired from estates, storage units, attics, garages, schools, or long-term storage, it may exhibit age-related characteristics including dust, foxing, discoloration, tanning, musty odors, mildew odors, smoke odors, storage odors, or other signs of age and storage.
Please review all photographs carefully and purchase accordingly. Buyers sensitive to odors should consider this before purchasing.
Returns
Returns are not accepted. Please review all photographs and description carefully before purchasing.
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Keywords
USS Intrepid, CVA-11, Aircraft Carrier, Mediterranean Cruise, Cruise Book, Navy Yearbook, US Navy, Naval Aviation, VF-33, VA-76, VFP-62, Cold War, Military History, Sailor Photos, Naval Memorabilia, Veteran Collectible, Carrier Aviation, Intrepid Museum, 1961, 1962, Genealogy Research, Military Book, Cruise Yearbook
