Badoeng Strait (CVE 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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The V-6 Fix-it Division is comprised of a varied as- sortment of technicians to fulfill their primary task of maintenance of all Air Department equipment. Whether it ' s repair or manufacture, the Fix-it men have the shop and the skill to meet the challenge. For those who thirst for knowledge or just want some information, the division maintains a technical library that tells all. Probably the division ' s most famous job is the deluxe taxi service offered. Rates are reasonable and service is courteous. Last but not least, eternal vigilance is maintained from conflag port to protect the hangar deck and its aircraft from any disaster. i Kornse, Free, Adams and Stickles check sonobouys before loading an aircraft. So that ' s where the engine is ! McCurry and Hanson perform daily vehicle maintenance. Here ' s the dope ! Barge and MacDonald check a publication in the Technical Library.

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Hunter ' s job of brushing the hangar deck can often become tedious. Front Row : R. W. Lucas, K. L. Nelson, LT F. Samoa, LTJG K. F. Miller, W. H. Burk, C. A. Hunter, R. V. Kempton Second Row: O.E.Clark, W.L.Patterson, L. G. VanKleek, M. A. Dofner, W. G. Musick, D. G. Porter, E. L. Doane, R. Rendon, W. V. Gatlin Third Row : L. R. Yearry, J. R. Clure, W. D. Griffin, M. McCubbins, C. W. Wass, T. E. Cooper, W. L. Davis, M. A. Tauscher

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Smith stands by to give a lift in case of a deck crash. :::.■: The av skilled McNew welding small parts : ,. Front Row: R.D.Dawson, J. L. Cunningham, J. R. Cochran, G. F. Tice, CHMACH Wentworth. P. P. Mihelic WT Taylor L. F. Kornse, C. E. McNew, W. A. Williams Second Row: C. F. Stickels. A.L.Adams, R. L. Frazer. A. R. Eklund, A. F. Barge, G.N.Michaels, C.O.Hanson, J. L. Bair, D. P. Swehla, T. G. Fraidenburg Third Row: W. G. Goodge, J.B - Godnick, K. Munneke, J. E. Heagy, H. W. Hickstein, G. F. MacDonald, R. H. Moore, J. R. Free R. Chavez, B. E. Veiner