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rw .W y The Adlmirazls During our five days operating period, numerous American and British visitors witnessed the combined air operations of both countries. Many of the visitors were admirals. Among this assemblage of military leaders was Vice Admiral J. Wright CINC NE LM who commended the crew with a well done . Our mission in England was a success. Above: The large group of American and British Admirals who visited the ANTIETAM during our coordinated operations with the Royal Navy. Left: CDR. Blitch indoctrinates British visitors concerning the performance of the Canted Deck. Right: Ad- mirals observe Flight operations. 14
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England The purpose of our visit to England was to demonstrate the Canted Deck to the British and also to have them participate in flight operations, Thg Brit- ish, we soon learned, referred to the Canted Deck as the Angled Deck . But as Shakespere once exclaimed, A rose by any other name smells just as sweet. British Sea Hawk pushed Forward on the Flight deck. Sea Hawks during catapult operations. British Wyvern makes a touch and go on the Canted Deck LCDR, D. G. Parker of the Royal Navy is feted on making the 5,000th landing on the Canted Deck. i XX X F5 A 'X 10 K l V X t Af .245 - GSU o 6 39
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Above Lord Mayor of Portsmouth boards the ANTIETAM to welcome Left As we found out there were no more hamburgers to be had., W, ,ff fag 3 L42 Portsmouth, England With our maj or operation completed on'Eng1ish Shores, the men set out for liberty. Many remained in Portsmouth, most others visited London or the surrounding country side. There was so much to see, so much gift shopping to be done. Whether anyone actually accomplished all that was anticipated, is really doubtful. But whatever was accom- plished, everyone agrees, we did have a most delightful time in Eng- land. ' As the ANTIETAM sails back to the States we feel that England will always remember the first Angled Deck Carrier and we in turn will er s rem emb I 49' v X 49 Wgffv J' If gffiggy
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