USS Harry S Truman, Stokes Bay, 6 Oct 18

[zz]

I know Bob has mentioned the C.2s at Mildenhall but I haven’t seen mention of the carrier visit yet?

So apologies if there is a thread elsewhere, but it appears that the Truman is expected into Stokes Bay next weekend.

Hopefully see some of you on the boat trip!

[dave]

hi,
is this confirmed as I can't find a mention of it elseware? and if so I need to do some planning...

regards,
dave...

[rh226]

List of what's on there is at usmfll.blogspot.com/

[dave]

hi rh226,
thanks very much that will be useful, plans for my visit are underway...

regards,
dave...

[jargon]

Noted In Portsmouth today 30/09/18 is the replenishment ship USNS LEROY GRUMANN it is where Queen Elizabeth berths

John

[dave]

hi,
just been googling the CVN-72, and one interesting point is she deployed to Europe on 11/4/18, returned to Norfolk 21/7/18, had some work done, re-deployed 28/8/18 as part of a "new dynamic force employment concept which will allow the USN, to be operationally unpredictable." So no one can predict who and what's where... even for how long, as the usual deployment is 6-7months, so this could mean a carrier visit more often... hopefully.

regards,
dave...

[dave]

hi again,
after what I found about the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, I have found this news.usni.org then click on fleet tracker it shows where carriers are...

regards,
dave...

[oakleaf1]

Hi
If people are interested in seeing the Carrier. The Gosport Ferry is doing 3 trips on Sunday 10am 12:30pm and 3pm,2 trips on Monday and Tuesday at 10am and 12:30pm.

Chris

[norwichmd11]

Thanks for the heads up ZZ,Fingers cross should go down on Sunday not sure about the ferry trip might be from Stokes Bay.

Thanks
Kevin

[rh226]

For the number crunchers amongst us, please note that it is the same Air Wing that was on the "Theodore Roosevelt" in March 2015.

One of the F/A-18 squadrons has changed (not USMC this time) and the helicopters are all different.  The rest is much the same.

So, using the modex codes, we have:-

AB-1xx    VFA-11      F/A-18F    almost identical

AB-2xx    VFA-211    F/A-18F    almost identical

AB-3xx    VFA-136    F/A-18E    almost identical

AB-4xx    VFA-81      F/A-18E    new squadron

AB-5xx    VAQ-137     EA-18G   almost identical

AB-60x    VAW-126      E-2D     mostly different

AB-61x    HSC-11     MH-60S    all new, as squadron has re-equipped with MH-60S (also re-designated from HS-11)

AB-7xx    HSM-72     MH-60R    all new, not deployed last time

[zz]

Could be slightly uncomfortable boat trips this afternoon! Forecast heavy rain and gusting knots 34!

Fortunately, Sunday afternoon looks better- I’m taking my 11 year old daughter on the 3pm trip- I don’t think she’d enjoy it today!!

[Trevor B]

Morning all

Would anybody now what Marine frequencies the carrier is using other then VTS & QHM?

Trevor

[rh226]

FC did not make any report on frequencies being used.

The carrier has anchored in Stokes Bay.

[Trevor B]

I think i have found them and will post once confirmed, we can see the ship from my daughters bedroom

Trev

[dave]

hi,
theres a guy over on FC that's updating a deck plan from reports and photos...

regards,
dave...

[graham]

Does anyone know when the carrier departs on Wed please? It'll be my only chance to get there on Wed but won't get there till around 10am, if she's already sailed then no point going. Thanks

[jargon]

Oct 8, 2018 15:37:22 GMT graham said:

Does anyone know when the carrier departs on Wed please? It'll be my only chance to get there on Wed but won't get there till around 10am, if she's already sailed then no point going. Thanks

Hi Graham

I don't know when she is leaving, but if you Google  'QHM Portsmouth Movements' after Mid day tomorrow there should be a sheet for Wednesday available to open.

Regards

John

[rh226]

The situation on Sunday 7th October 2018

I have done this for those members who are not on FC and cannot access the relevant section on there.

In compiling this, I started with the excellent listing at usmfll.blogspot.com/ and then used various postings on FC.  Credits at the end.

No comment at the side means it was on deck and visible.

Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-11 "Red Rippers"
166628 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-100 
166634 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-101 
166624 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-102 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166625 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-103 
166629 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-104 
(166610) F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-105 …………below decks……serial not confirmed
166631 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-106 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166633 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-107 
166623 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-110 
166626 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-111 
166627 F/A-18F VFA-11 AB-112 

Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-211 "Checkmates"
166797 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-200 
166799 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-201 
166805 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-202 …………below decks
166808 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-204 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166809 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-205 
166659 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-206 
166665 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-210 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166815 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-211 
166816 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-212 
166677 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-214 
166978 F/A-18F VFA-211 AB-222 

Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-136 "Knighthawks"
166820 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-300 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166821 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-301 
166822 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-302 
166823 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-303 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166824 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-304 
166825 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-305 ………..below decks
166826 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-306 
166827 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-307 
166817 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-310 
166829 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-311 
166818 F/A-18E VFA-136 AB-312 

Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-81 "Sunliners"
166867 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-400 
166872 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-401 
166832 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-402 
166833 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-403 ………..below decks
166834 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-404 
166835 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-405 
166836 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-406 
166837 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-407 
166838 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-410 
166839 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-411 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath
166840 F/A-18E VFA-81 AB-412 ..……….off ship at Lakenheath

Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-137 "Rooks"
168266 EA-18G VAQ-137 AB-500 
168267 EA-18G VAQ-137 AB-501 
168269 EA-18G VAQ-137 AB-502 ………..below decks
168270 EA-18G VAQ-137 AB-503 ………..below decks
168274 EA-18G VAQ-137 AB-504 

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-126 "Seahawks"
168275 E-2D VAW-126 AB-600 
168276 E-2D VAW-126 AB-601 
168749 E-2D VAW-126 AB-602 
168594 E-2D VAW-126 AB-603 
168593 E-2D VAW-126 AB-604 ………..below decks

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC-11 "Dragon Slayers"
168591 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-611 Dragon Tail Art ………….below decks
167844 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-612 
168585 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-613 
168540 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-614 
167825 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-615 
168542 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-617 

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron HSM-72 "Proud Warriors"
168115 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-700 ………..below decks
167060 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-702 
168110 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-705 
168108 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-707 ………..below decks
168114 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-711 ………..below decks 
                     

NOTE:- The following helicopters were unaccounted for, and may well be on other ships in the Task Force (the accompanying destroyer in port had at least one):-

167853 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-610...………?? on board the USS Robert E Peary ??
166324 MH-60S HSC-11 AB-616
168113 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-704
168152 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-710
168147 MH-60R HSM-72 AB-712

Thanks and credit must go to:-

1.)  Dean for his blog that was the starting point in compiling this

2.)  Bob ("Sea_Harrier_FA2") on FC for his listing of what he identified as visible

3.)  Mark ("raameagle") on FC for his listing of what was below decks.

             

[denwil189]

Thanks for posting check list on the forum, went out on trip on Gosport Ferry at 12.30 now checking against Pic's that I took during the trip all hanger deck doors where closed. There was no Helo visible on the USS Farragut that was in Portsmouth Harbour.
Thanks again Den

[graham]

Thanks John, fingers crossed she'll still be there then.. .

EDIt - took a look at your suggestion John. All it mentions are "foreign warships" which I assume is the carrier plus accompanying ships? If so then the good news is that they don't sail until 1400 BST

[billsamuels]

G, did it say where they are sailing to?

Bill

[jargon]

Oct 8, 2018 18:17:51 GMT graham said:

Thanks John, fingers crossed she'll still be there then.. .

EDIt - took a look at your suggestion John. All it mentions are "foreign warships" which I assume is the carrier plus accompanying ships? If so then the good news is that they don't sail until 1400 BST

Hi Graham

I've just looked at Wednesdays sheet

The Foreign Warship leaving PRJ (Princess Royal Jetty) at 14.00 is USS FARRAGUT Destroyer  ( Seen on the Jetty this afternoon, its hangers were both shut). You can see the ship from the Gosport Ferry Terminal on it's berth on the Portsmouth side.

The Foreign Warship leaving C Anchor (Charlie Anchorage) at 14.30 is USS HARRY S TRUEMAN 

John

[graham]

Many thanks John

[tj]

Hi All

Took the trip out on Monday 8th (10am ferry). Wondering if anyone can confirm if F18 403/166833 was on deck?
I have the code noted on my scribbled listings taken on Monday as being present on deck, but note that from other reports (albeit 2 days before) it was below decks.
A possible misread on my part, but I guess things move about so thought it worth checking with others visiting on the 8th.
Thanks in advance
Tony

[denwil189]

Hi Tony I also went out at 12.30 on Monday by Gosport Ferry, can see no trace of F18 403 on deck, I think I managed to photo most of those on Deck from the Ferry.
Den

[rh226]

A post on FC shows that 403 was not on deck in the morning of 08/10/2018.

Cheers,

Bob

[davebasing]

403 was also below deck on both Saturday and Sunday.

[rh226]

For those on the morning of Monday 8th, the following is a listing from FC:-

Truman 0900-1200 8/10/18

Stern to bow starboard side (codes only)
307
410
601
702
504
301
306
212
107
310
405
311
200
302
222
111
104
214
312
100

 Bow to stern port side
501
500
401
400
206
304
103
600
603
(613)
705
(615)
406
211
402
201
407
205
612
617
614
110
101
404
112

The carrier swung between 1100-1130.

[tj]

All,

Thanks very much for the confirmation. A misread on my part, but its great to have a forum such as this to be able to check stuff like this out.
Cheers All
Tony