Hey Dad, ping to #1.
WakeUpAndVote tells me you need some information Suggest you call up (www.VC-35andvaaw-35.org) I am a Korean Vet having served on The USS Essex from 6/26/51 to 3/25/52 this address will give you the ships name & date of deployment. Essex had a squadron of Panther F9F jets and a squadron of F2H Banshee Jets Hope this is a help to you