Badoeng Strait (CVE 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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VS-392 LU!! VS-892, a Navy TBM Squadron, came aboard shortly after we pulled into Yokosuka, Japan. In the weeks that followed we came to know the officers and men well, working together on ASW missions, solving various sim- ulated battle problems and engaging not only in daylight operations, but also in day-and-night activities. At one time the flight schedule called for planes in the air for 36 consecutive hours. . . a strict and tiring sched- ule requiring the closest of teamwork, ceaseless motor checks and re- fueling, and flight and hanger deck activity, which was completed without a hitch. During VS-892's stay aboard, our operations were commanded by ComCar Div 17. For Service in these operations the ship won the China Service Medal. -

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-43 melanie The wardroom is maintained by the men of S-4 Division--- the Steward's Mates. Here, as a branch of 1 the Supply Department, the cooks, bakers and dining room stewards prepare all meals, bake all pastries lexcept breadl and devise their own menus, completely I S I 0 separate from the main galley. 7' Other duties of the S-4 stewards includes cleaning and care of the officers staterooms, service in the Captain's l -55 Cabin, and Galley, and ,Scif f other general duties in A ' Officers' Country. as-sv y l if sf K ?f X? I 374, K M, ., , QS'

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,V fn s L 6 :N 1 X! gs u-1 R'-N 1' -+3 n Q fl, fr km I fy ,t , I 4 w A 12' W! cisaw As the BADOENG STRAIT proceeded on its first mission, l the planes of VS-892 flew in formation over their new home. x 1 r i l As the TBM's entered the approach pattern, the Landing Sig- l nal Officer literally took over the controls and guided the planes safely aboard. i i x I