Bennington (CVA 20) - Naval Cruise Book

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It takes many people to launch, fly and recover a carrier plane. The flight deck crew, especially, Works long hours in blazing sun, or pouring rain, to launch, recover and move BENNINGTON's aircraft. Above, a Flight Deck Director assists in the landing of an SH-3A helicopter . y 28

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Pilots from BENNINGTON's embarked squadrons--HS-8, VAW-ll, Det. Q VS-33 and VS-38 honed to a fine edge the flying skills that soon would be tested to their utmost in the Gulf of Tonkin.

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, K . 3 2 Unseen among the latent power of parked helo's, mechanics, plane captains and handlers Work around the clock to keep BENNlNGTON's aircraft airworthy. Their efforts are paid off with every successful launch and recovery. Between launches, flight deck crewmen fuel planes, and demonstrate their skill and speed in rigging the flight deck barrier.