Antietam (CV 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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X , c THE CATAPULT Catapult launches require coordination of en- tire uCat7' crew. 11Abovej Planes have just been launched from both catapultsgt the one on the left was shot just six seconds after the one on the right. When plane has reached end of 124-foot track, plane has accelerated to speed required for take- off. Other planes are pulled forward into position, readied for launching. Catapult crews frightj stand ready to readjust holdback and release for the next jet, even as the first one is moving down the track. Catapult olhcer lfkneeling with arm raisedj signals jet on port catapult, While plane director moves 308 onto catapult. As jet clears the Hight deck lower rightj men brace themselves against blast of engine. Catapult operations take split-second timing, cool heads, and a full awareness of safety. www y 6 v i 51 N w