Philippine Sea (CVA 47) - Naval Cruise Book

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'- ,wr r 1 1 CAPTAIN PAUL H. RAMSEYf captain Paul H. Ramsey, united stares Navy, commanding officer of rheuss PHILIPPEPAEE SEA, a top ranking naval aviator, and a leader among leaders. y His tireless exampleof devotion to duty has led his ship to set unprecedented records under This cruisebook is dedicated to the finest ' men-of-warsmen in the fightingest ship in the Navy -- the crew of the PHILIPPINE SEA. Never in the annals of history will one find an assembly of such outstanding military men as comprise this crew. The spirit with which every job was sparkedg the devotion to duty displayed by' every man-jack in the crewg the courage, loyalty, enthusiasm, and willingness so evident at 'all times, are indicative of the high standards established and maintained. The hard pushes and telling blows delivered against the Communist forces in Korea by the PHILIPPINE SEA 'and AIR GROUP NINE will long be remembered as a splendid example of fighting teamwork under difficult conditions. This outstanding perform- ance during a critical period in our history materially aided the cause of freedom and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy. Let us pray that we have achieved a lasting peace. I am very proud of you. Well done, smooth Sailing, and happy, landings. A , g Captain Paul the most adverse conditions and gained the loyalty of every 'man serving under him. Among the Qgigtst nding accomplish- ments of his shrpvrresarez record replenish- ment of the ship,flaunching a record num- ber of sorties in one day despite loss of full propulsion power, and difficult ship repairs made while underway. His cigar, d tmgaree cap, and re-5...,....gr.sn1-iile are a never-to-beeforgotten symbol for the men of the PHILIPPINE SEA. To the, United States Navy, other ships of Task Force 77, and the general public, he is Captain Paul H. Ramsey, but to those who serve with him he i'i'Captain Paul. X ,Rag ,Q ig, it .5 .x. ,p rg

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The officers .madman of ,fff1fL'iPPlNE SEA and carrier Air Group NlNE have achieved a unify of purpose and demonsfrafed a selfless -Kifif of cooperafion neifher of which has ever been surpas id and which ofhers will find difficulf fo equal. This cruise book will ever serve as a symbol of your superb achievemenfs as fhe fighfingesf ship in any man's navy. Your devofion fo dufy, your cheerful, willing aH'ifudes under fhe mosf frying sifuafions, and your pride in ship, air group, Navy and counfry have been and will always be an inspirafion fo me. I am humbly proud fo have served wifh each and every one of you. V Our counfry need never fear any peril as long as she has men such as you fo defend her. May God granf a lasfing peace fo fhe world so fhaf your sacrifices and boundless efforfs will nof have been in vain. K. J. SANGER E 'ECUTIVE DFFICER