Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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FIGHTER Q IGHTER SQUADRON ONE SEVEN ONE is an integral part of the offensive prowess of Air Group SEVENTEEN and the U.S.S. CORAL SEA. Being a fighter squadron, our primary mission is to obtain aerial supremacy from the enemy in the particular area we are operating. Our other missions include the escorting of carrier based bombers to their targets and insuring their safe return, inter- cepting enemy aircraft before they can press an effective attack against the U.S.S. CORAL SEA, and providing close air support for ground troops during amphibious landings. Fighter Squadron ONE SEVEN ONE was the first operational squadron in the Navy to obtain jet aircraft. The first jet aircraft, the FH-1 Phantom, was received in this squadron in October of 1947. Since then the squadron has operated with the FZH-1 and linally progressed to the FZH-2 Banshee. After receiving the jets, the squadron was called upon to perform at various air shows ARO 11 throughout the United States and to show the civilian and military populous the Navy jet air arm. More recently, the squadron has been ordered to perform the function for which it was intended, namely, operating with fleet units. The current Mediterranean cruise has offered the opportunity to operate the Banshee outside the continental limits of the United States for the Hrst time for an extended period. The success of this cruise will prove the excellent carrier characteristics embodied in the FZH-2, and will also give the pilots valuable experience. Fighter Squadron ONE SEVEN ONE is presently commanded by Lieutenant Commander R. I. Red Horse MYERS. Lieutenant Commander MYERS recently relieved Commander W. N. Bill LEONARD. Commander LEONARD is now the commander of carrier Air Group SEVENTEEN. First row: Ens. R. M. Trilnlllc, Lf-QJGJ C. L. Ivilcox. Lt. H. J. Tate, LCDR R. I. Myers, CDR XV. N. Leonard, LCDR R. F. Regan, Lt. R. M. Telfair, Lt. J. R. Iler, Lt. T. S. Hun-is, Lt. XV. C. May, Capt. USAF R. S. Fortney. . . . Second row: Ens. C. H. Lee, Ens. C. A. L. Swanson, Lt.fJGy A. J. Moro, Ens. A. G. B:-tis, Ens. T. E. Alexander, Ens. VV. E. Olll.. rich, Ens. S. B. Hsu-tmnn, Ens. A. E. Strickland. Ens. IJ. J. Dvorscnk, LLQJGJ XV. J. Hewitt. First row: R. J. Pnrndezul, C. E. Overlnolts, R. E. Brngg. 0. N. entree. Frnse, K. B. Oyler, XV. S- Rwblmg. D. n. DIl'DIillnn, '1'. C- Newberry. C. L. lam-rrieru. . . . Second row: A. Sousa, J. XY. Bunn, ll. S. Dawson, R. C. Clark. C- P0l'l'B'1 D. N. Slnith, S. N. KVM- lett, G. H. Laforcaudc. IJ. 'I'rnvis, A. J. link, ll. DI. Silupson, A. YV. Mnlcolnl, R. E. Bnrbur.

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econd Marine Air Wing Detachment 'NN' gg .'-vw... ...- gg 'S- ,1 First row: R. L. Tryon, E. H. Powers, Jr., S. J. Sprayer, J. XV. Muhlitlxnler, DI. DI. Van Doren. . . . Second row: XV. K. Evans, ll. K. Sisk, J. R. Todd, lst Lt. USMC A. F. Sllnpe, Major USMC J. E. Wnrlunll, 2nd Lt. USBIC G. C. Duster, G. D. Pullen, A. S. Lunlitinsl, S. G. McCarty .... 'l'llircl row: J. E. Culp, A. C. Hnllse, E. R. XVells, J. P. Storlno, 'l'. H. Rooney, F. S. Lynch, R. S. Mandolin, T. J. Kenny, Gnllion. Flight deck silhouette .-l-

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First row: C. E. Meliee, R. V. Fruleigh, F. P. Krnjewski, N. C. lvmuls, J. M. Nichols, R. L. Cul- lnhnn, J. Ciecnrelli, D. L. Stuart, H. Burns, B. G. McPherson, J. XV. Pennel, R. H. Schetferine .... Second row: R. G. Hnnnan, T. J. DeSuz:u, E. G. Bray, R. L. Enl- mun. A. L. Mitchell. XV. J. Rowe, M. L. Fox, J. J. Culliunn, WV. A. Richmond, V. Blnzic. First row: D. L. Pnttennude, No name, E. R. Harrington, E. J. Legros, F. H. Prescott. N. R. Sllltti, R. J. Bragg, G. A. Dlzlt- this, A. E. Slllifll, E. J. Walls, R. Bryson .... Second row: R. 0. Bellin, J. V. Theis, J. Petrnits, G. R. Stetfnn, XV. H. Ayers, J. J. Bauer, J. C. Lenz, R. L. Lzulul, R. E. DIcC0llum, Jr., G. R. Brown. First row: B. J. 1Villinms, J. M. Boyd, M. E. Clark, B. E. XVntson, .l. Rosen, A. 0. P. Nickelson, M. T. Kntsurelis. D. L. Frnley, J. B. Stoher, E. P. Benson, R. E. Smith. . . . Second row: J. D. Xvoods, NV. C. Crawford, R. E. Barnes, C. NV. Sunelsten, G. XVil- son, Jr., H. S. Pierson, K. '1'. ll evo . l'. Cr 'er J. '1'. Fran'- I' YJ 3 1 I ner, G. Anuuzewskl.