Jump to content

Carrier Air Wing Sixteen

Carrier Air Wing Sixteen
Active1 September 1960 – 30 June 1971 (As CVW-16)
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeCarrier air wing
EngagementsVietnam War

Carrier Air Wing Sixteen was a carrier air wing of the United States Navy. It was established as Carrier Air Group Sixteen on 1 September 1960. It became Carrier Air Wing Sixteen on 20 December 1963, and was disestablished in 1971. The wing served aboard USS Oriskany from 1962 (as a CVG) to 1968, including the heavy losses of the 1967-68 cruise.[1]

References

See what we do next...

OR

By submitting your email or phone number, you're giving mschf permission to send you email and/or recurring marketing texts. Data rates may apply. Text stop to cancel, help for help.

Success: You're subscribed now !