USS Saratoga (CV-3)

A "picture postcard" showing Sara in 1932 on one of its two visits into San Diego Harbor

USS Saratoga (CV-3)

John Fry's book on the legendary aircraft carrier, entitled USS Saratoga (CV-3), was published in 1996 by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, of Atglen , Pennsylvania. It is a hard cover book, 8 1/2 x 11 inches in format. It is176 pages in length, with over 200 photographs and illustrations.

" . . a welcome contribution to the chronicle of carrier aviation, and is a fitting tribute to 'Sara'." -- The Hook magazine, Spring 1998.

"Carrier aviation of the 1930s is well served by this large-format book. It is a 'sweet' combination of historical reporting and nostalgic memories." -- Naval Aviation News, September-October 1997

The book retails for $39.95. Autographed copies can be purchased by sending $44.50 to John Fry, P. O. Box 9444, San Diego, CA 92169. The price includes shipping and handling, but California residents should add $3.10 for sales tax.

John also publishes the Saratoga Log, an 8-page quarterly newsletter filled with photos and personal recollections of men who served aboard the carrier. The newsletter is mailed in January, April, July and October. A one-year subscription is $20.00.

You may order the book or subscribe to the newsletter, using Visa or Master Card, directly over the web by clicking on Order Form below.