Title
Task Force 77 USS Yorktown (CVA-10) Patch
Description
An embroidered, multicolored jacket patch with a rounded center, a top and bottom tab, and an approximation of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) at the top of the patch. The center of the patch shows the number '77' overtop of a plotting grid and surrounded by laurels. The remainder of the patch reads 'CVA-10, Task Force 77 Korea, USS Yorktown.'
Collection
USS Yorktown CV-10
Context
Task Force 77 is an aircraft carrier battle and strike force of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet. The Task Force was originally formed during World War II. During the Korean War, Task Force 77 provided air support and interception missions as a part of joint United Nations forces. The USS Yorktown (CVA-10) joined the Task Force beginning in September of 1953.
Arnold McKechnie was Captain of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) from August 3, 1953 to August 5, 1954.
Arnold McKechnie began his career in the Navy after graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1927. A man of many interests, McKechnie entered Submarine School in 1930. After earning his dolphins, McKechnie entered flight training in 1934. Upon earning his pilot's wings, McKechnie served aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3) in Scouting Squadron Two.
A seasoned pilot by the time the United States entered World War II, McKechnie served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) before being made commander of the Transition Training Squadron Atlantic (TTSA). The TTSA was a training squadron created to aid newly graduated naval aviators in patrol plane operations.
After World War II, McKechnie would in turn become the commanding officer of the USS Bairoko, the USS Badoeng Straight, and the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). After leaving the Yorktown in 1954, Captain McKechnie became the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station (NAS), San Diego.
Arnold McKechnie retired as a Rear Admiral on November 1, 1961, from his role as Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training.
Arnold McKechnie was Captain of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) from August 3, 1953 to August 5, 1954.
Arnold McKechnie began his career in the Navy after graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1927. A man of many interests, McKechnie entered Submarine School in 1930. After earning his dolphins, McKechnie entered flight training in 1934. Upon earning his pilot's wings, McKechnie served aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3) in Scouting Squadron Two.
A seasoned pilot by the time the United States entered World War II, McKechnie served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) before being made commander of the Transition Training Squadron Atlantic (TTSA). The TTSA was a training squadron created to aid newly graduated naval aviators in patrol plane operations.
After World War II, McKechnie would in turn become the commanding officer of the USS Bairoko, the USS Badoeng Straight, and the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). After leaving the Yorktown in 1954, Captain McKechnie became the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station (NAS), San Diego.
Arnold McKechnie retired as a Rear Admiral on November 1, 1961, from his role as Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training.
Accession #
2014.0039
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Secondary Object Name
Patch, Insignia
Primary Object Name
Patch, Cruise
Sub-Class Name
Status Symbols
Class Name
Personal Symbols
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
