America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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Crossing The Line QCon'tb vb After lining up in rows, the pollywogs are escorted by elevator to the flight deck, where they receive their first tastes of wog initiation: a thorough hosing down from above, and a cosmetic application of tobasco sauce and lard. 7 A

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