Antietam (CV 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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S . A -S . Q i S S S swf - I Q ra, l f f ' i s w Qssv' K i X Q XX X Qi is PILEUP ON I-IANGAR DECK begins as stores come aboard faster than they can be stored below. Top speed is required to clear deck for ammunition coming next. COMPLETION OF STORES TRANSFER finds little space left on hangar deck. Angle of sunlight indicates it's still early morning. FUELING BOOMS READIED FOR NEXT OPERATION. 'I'IME FOR A LAST CIGARETTE, THEN SMOKING LAMP IS OUT.