Nassau (LHA 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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- I-'rom left to right, 1stLTjim Zartman, 1stLT Steve Enterline, CAPT Don Carr, UH., CAPT james McMains, and once again, DR ILD Gary O'Sl1aughnessy, Flight Surgeon Non-A viation Support At left, Chief Warrant OfHcer j.P. Caradine and 1st LT C. I. Powell, responsible for the support of the squadron Below, free time in the Squadron Ready Room

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' a f f i 5 5 AH- 1 T Cobra Pilots ABOVE Left to rightg 1stLTR.f. Crush, CAPT GA. Mes- ,Q sier, 1stLT P.E. Piantino. Second rom CAPT K. fan- owslcy, CAPT P. Stafford, CAPTMJ. Menah, 1stLTM.f. Monsoon, MAI DE. Humston. The COBRA is used primarily for air support of 1 ground troops in an amphibious assault. With their high V speeds and extreme maneuverability they can strike A , swiftly almost anywhere. i 1 4 S is 53 1 PE, E X I I gd 1 1 f A A Major Beck and Captain Messier trade air stories Maintenance crews worlc on a COBRA in the hanger deck I N L 1 132 'NJ

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may as 111g,g.,1ga,,1 fi- gp - f'! 'U -46E SEA K Mission: Troop!Cargo Transport Power Source: Twin-Engine Dual Rotor Crew: Pilot, Co-Pilot, Aircrew Chief And One Crewman Payload: 6, 000 Pounds The CH-46E Sea Knight is so nicknamed because of its ability to fly in a combat situation, deliver its cargo of troops or equipment and supplies, without the extra protection that is sometimes required in order to fulHll its vital mission. The Sea Knigh t is designed to carry 6,000 pounds of troops or cargo, either 20 Marines or cargo internal- ly, or cargo externally. The 46 is the main transport helicopter that is used by the Navy and Marine Corps. Supply ships and ammo ships usually have embarked helos for delivery of cargo to other ships at sea. The Sea Knight is a twin-rotor, twin engine helo. IGHT