Detachment Able - USS Yorktown - CVA 10

United States Navy - Korean War Patch

United States Navy Aircraft Carrier - CVA 10 - Essex Class

Measures - 3.8 x 3.4 inches (9.5 x 8.5 cms)

US Navy Fighter Attack Squadron 24 - VF 24 - Korean War



The USS Yorktown (CV-10) played a significant role during the Korean War, providing air support to United Nations forces.

  1. Early Involvement:

  2. The USS Yorktown arrived in the Korean theater in 1951, during the early stages of the Korean War.


  4. Air Operations:

  5. The carrier's air wing, which typically consisted of fighter and bomber aircraft, conducted numerous sorties over Korea.

  6. Aircraft from the USS Yorktown participated in bombing runs, provided close air support for ground troops, and engaged in air-to-air combat with North Korean and Chinese aircraft.


  8. Battle of Inchon:

  9. The USS Yorktown played a role in the successful amphibious assault at the Battle of Inchon in September 1950. This operation led to a significant reversal of the situation in favor of UN forces.


  11. Carrier Operations:

  12. The carrier operated in the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea, providing flexibility in supporting UN ground forces throughout the conflict.


  14. Naval Blockade:

  15. In addition to air operations, the USS Yorktown participated in naval blockade efforts to control maritime traffic in the region.




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