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Original vintage 1951–1952 USS Valley Forge (CV-45) "Third Korean Cruise" Deployment Cruise Book / Yearbook.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:• Documents the Essex-class aircraft carrier's third combat tour off the coast of Korea during the Korean War (October 1951 – July 1952).• Comprehensive coverage of flight operations, task force action, carrier air group strikes, and shipboard division life.
DETAILS:• Vessel: USS Valley Forge (CV-45)• Deployment: Third Korean War Cruise (1951–1952)• Commanding Officer: Captain Oscar Pederson• Cover: Bold red cloth boards with white printed ship lettering and George Washington profile/wreath crest• Interior Features: Illustrated endpaper route map featuring Neptune artwork, operational maps (San Diego to Hawaii, Yokosuka, and Korea), and extensive operational photography.
CONDITION DETAILS:• Front Cover: Bold white lettering and emblem; minor wear along edges and spine ends.• Rear Cover: Surface rubbing and white specking/scuffing across the rear board surface (see photo).• Interior & Binding: Endpapers remain vibrant; text block is secure, square, and clean throughout with solid hinges.
Ships padded in a sturdy cardboard box via USPS Media Mail.
