She is the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name, though the previous ships were named for the 1781 Battle of Yorktown. Yorktown was commissioned in April 1943, and participated in …

The USS Yorktown (CV-10) was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. Under construction as Bon Homme Richard, this new Essex-class carrier was renamed in …

Sep 5, 2025 · USS Yorktown (CV-10) underway circa mid-1943, possibly during her shakedown cruise in the late spring. Planes on deck include F6F Hellcat fighters and SB2C Helldiver scout …

USS YORKTOWN was the second ESSEX - class aircraft carrier and the fourth ship in the Navy to bear the name. Originally named BON HOMME RICHARD, the carrier was renamed …

On 10 November 1943, Yorktown departed Pearl Harbor in company with Task Force (TF) 50 (the Fast Carrier Forces, Pacific Fleet) to participate in her first major assault operation, the …

The fourth ship of war to bear the proud name Yorktown, and the second to see service in World War II, USS Yorktown (CV-10) bears her proud name in honor of that gallant Yorktown (CV-5) …

Following Japan's capitulation in August, Yorktown helped cover occupation efforts and brought servicemen home from the western Pacific. Generally inactive from early 1946, the carrier was …

USS Yorktown (CVS 10) emerged from the shipyard in January 1961 and returned to Long Beach on the 27th. She conducted refresher training and then resumed normal west coast operations …

Jul 18, 2025 · Yorktown was commissioned in April 1943, and participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, earning 11 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.

The keel for the aircraft carrier BonHomme Richard was laid down December 1, 1941, six days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The vessel was renamed USS Yorktown (CV-10) in honor …