Wasp (CV 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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lloovor C. U. Hivffll lonnsylvunio X-'5VGiHi1 Mld ntxyrpnigggissenin Rhode Island pycbomc E. V. Brown T, N, CCH .ri H Q Fffl rl v 5 ' f 'Kwai-,Ca A J Connolly --- 1 lf A ' ,l -I '5biZ -.VS 5 hodc Island VJOHOO X marines is directly related to the ability of radar and ASW crews to maintain the electronics equipment which detects, classifies, and tracks the enemy Maintenance and repair of the complete air craft wx iring system from povs er source to outlet interior and exterior liohung from console 1llu mination to a 70 million candle power search light the invaluable and unpredictable auto pilot all these are the responsibility of personnel in Electncal Division Under LTJG Hepburn, these men perform the electrical maintenance work needed to keep all electrical gear in tx ork irg order Standard maintenance and trouble shooting for the power plant of an SzF is the job of Pots er Plants DIVISIOD LT Lauber s Division insures constant readiness of squadron aircraft, attested to by more than 1o,ooo accident free hours of flight time L. P. Korcibo Rhode Islond 1 M P Moles ro L E Morgan Pennsylvoruo Hondo J VV Reed D J RYUV' Morylond Rhode Island 3 . I fv s . . J - ' of I Y. . - v , N' , EA 2: ' ' - - ' f ' ' ' . . - . . - D I. 1 a . ' P V . . . . . I I I 7 n . V, V Q . mai. ' D Q Q L . I V ,af i A1 ,U' if , 4- . . . , . 1. . . v . - 43,55 I - . . ' wi I I Y . lb ,

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uf- 2,DlVlSlOD of VS-31 perform veoman service the direction of LTJG Boyle, Opera- .. the Communicator, Navigator, and Flight Logs Officers. These men, in addition, man the Bound-powered phones of the squadron on a hatch basis. jf Airframes Division, under Division Officer Coleman, work on a never-ending task of countering corrosion on aircraft with brush and spraygun. This division is also responsible for hydraulic lines, landing-gear and tail-hook assemblies, as well as the important wing locks. This gear is periodically inspected and frequent- ly overhauled. Line Division, with its plane captains and crews, has the final responsibility for assuring that aircraft are ready for Bight. This division, made up of Aviation Machinist Mates, is under the direction of LTJG Kitchen. These men work from before the first launch until after recovery and service ofthe last plane, when respotting has occurred. Under the leadership of I.TjG Kuenzli, the Electronics Division is responsible for main- tenance and operation of detection and truking equipment, radios, and navigational aids. The effectiveness of the squadron in killing sub- QI llll?Q3'.lU1f' Q n if los. R. Ll. .N'.1v,u. Pcorisylvuviu Ens. G. S. Ondok NMCIM S' O' Dfn New York Norm Cow' FC ' , 7'7'5-'Fs'?'i'- v pl l, Q l r . 3 L71 T l I . f r t A i i i , l l i 5 l i i RFK' X.XN NOK li 5 In ls il T K. l P f r lt I t l T Y' , l s I 1 l

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i., Aviation Equipment Division, the approximately xgoo individual articles, ranging from chutes to rafts. The iob of these men, who ,rs 1 serve under ENS Speer, includes aecountingjfnt and issuing such items as aviation safety i ' ment. A day's work includes dedating, pl s and inspecting life rahs and jackets, inspecting chutes, and handling ,'ip ,gf related equipment. Each 6a days the y r. must repack and inspect the squldtblfs chutes and 12.4 life rafts. d i Aside from accounting monthly for fall o squadron moneies expended, Supply Divisiun performs tasks ranging from procuring aircraft to ordering and issuing of paper Clips for sqadron offices. A'l items in custody of the squadron, such as typewriter, checkstands, and adding machines, are the responsibility of Mttetial Officer LT Stillwell's men, who must also keep records on each of these items. 1 f U. .. 9 4, , 1 1 1 ' 1 X , A 5 . ? '1' N L C':H:If fl 9- ,- -3- 3 'lf jj nfhlqqu TQKGS ldGl'1O In gem, maintains and issues to pilots and crewmen ,. -1 w'-Sir