Boxer (CVS 21) - Naval Cruise Book

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VC-61 and it's l:2l-I Banshees had the task ol: photo reconnaissance over the enemy's stronghold in North Korea. lt's planes and pilots photographed the before and after shots which made our intelligence unit a tops in the Fleet for accuracy and planning. Their photography made possible the target mosaics, accurate to the nth degree, by which our combat groups Flew against the l2eds and meted out devastation. A little heralded outfit, VC-ol carried out it's missions in the highest tradition and is a pride to our team on the BOXER as well as to itis men whose constant endeavors For per- fection kept the 3 Banshees Flying at all times.

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lst Row: WADE, BRIDENBAUGH, EAPLEP, BAUMGARTNEI2, LTJG COLEMAN, LT ELSE, LT PAUL, LT HUTCHINGS, LTJG WARNER, BAIN, PEICH, LAUB. 2nd Row: DECKEP, POORMAN, BLACKEORD, RIKEP, BATCI-IELOI2, POLO, GPIOGS, STONE, EASLEY, HONPATH, I-IISLAW, Cl-IEPAMIE MCBRIDE, BUSH. COMPOSITE SQLJADPON 61

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I-IELICCDPTER SQUADRON I UNIT I6 lst Qow PLAGENS BOWERS LT MONDAY ENS BRUNING RYAN BEGAY, 2nd Qow: BOURBONNAIS NOIQTI-HQOP DAVIDS HEISSEN- BUTTLE.