Hancock (CVA 19) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 308 of the 1957 volume:

USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) CARRIER AIR TASK GROUP TWO 1957 FAR EASTERN CRUISE CONTENTS Strike .... 2 The Graphic Eye ... 36 Ports ... 53 Personnel . . 136 This is the l)-( Skyraider, Ik- mOSl |M ci ' tiil | ro|)rllrr- lii en attack bomber in tin- world. It carries a |o. !M pound load of bombs and rockets over ranges ap to 2,000 miles and IS the a N ' s primary rloM 1 air suppoii Mild special weapons delivery aircraft ft 2 5i These are t FJ-3M Furys, the Navy ' s best operational jet day fighters. Each armed witl four Sidewinder guided missiles and four 20mm cannon, they cruise a 1,000 mile rang at 650 miles per hour. Paae 3 I Ili.r. an- man . mam Other -nrli ainrafl u-i-il U lllf I nited State! SmTJ % of ariuii-  i - and capabilities. Kui moat arc oonoeived, designed and manulaetnred for one | in f j « • alnnr. lo . . . J 1 Yel f I ■ « - -irikr. the bloM against the conn Iry ' i «nini . is neither the beginning nor I lit- end of a long, complex stori : it is onl) the climax lli principle behind the storj ii rooted in one of Mian ' s basic instincts perhaps the lir-i instinct of life survival. To preserve himself and his people, it is better to conquer than in In- conquered; it is better to kill than in be killed. hen a nation is united nnilrr this in tinet. it conceives, creates and maintains its weapons. From tin- ireapon a nation wants no philosophic disagreement frith the instinct, no debate abonl ri«jht or ron . The nation  ant onl ohe- dience, power and force I In- a i- tucfa a weapon, tin- a and it- plane- and -hip- and men. Their -lor i- of man ' s will to survive, to strike. This is a part of that story. During World War I the air plane was first used only for reconnaissance. It is said that the pilots used to wave to one another as they passed on their way to scout the enemy ' s lines. It is also said that one day a pilot — it is not clear whether he was allied or enemy — hap- pened to he carrying a revolver in his helt. When the other pilot waved, the man with the revolver fired. The age of air warfare was born. Air power has come a long, spectacular way since that time. It is now the most important factor in our armament. The Navv, always alert to new ideas and possibilities, saw in the airplane a new weapon of seapower. If a way could be found to carry many planes aboard a ship, aircraft would add an- other powerful weapon to augment the Navy ' s striking power. The airplane could deliver a blow much farther than the Navy ' s biggest guns ; and if enough planes could be imple- mented, a heavier blow could be struck. Again the instinct to survive, to kill or be killed, needled man ' s mind into exercising his creative power. Many days and several vears passed until the answer was found — the aircraft carrier, the Navy ' s mobile air base. To the Navy fighter or divebomber or photo plane, the carrier both gives and receives its life as an effective machine. Far into enemy waters, the plane that has lost its carrier is itself lost, for the two are inseparable. The story of a strike is the story of a carrier and its aircraft. Pace 7 The carrier in tin- itorj ia the I S5. II N« O K if I ' M. - this ii written, ii ia the moat modern carriei in the Pa  t • « Fleet: n aweso m e, magnificent cirj I ated — sensitive, fast, versatile and potent Bearing i Ii • - name t the first lignei of the Declare- don i Independence, t li«- Hai has carved . proud wake through ilf - •.!- I carriei history. Mthough not I.iiiik bed Until the latter | art oi World War 1 1 — J .iini.tr 24, ' the participated in tli - last bidet Pacific battles around the Philippines, Okinawa, l«  Jima. and Japan itself. Hei planea battered enenrj airfields, industrial installations, merchant and naval vessela and militarj forces. The last Japanese aircraft i l - destroyed . c.rld W.ir II waa downed ! .1 Hancock pilot Hei t t-il battle score itruction • ! 733 Japanese planes, IT warships and . ' 51 merchant ord foi which the -lup became known .1- the Fightin H a nn a h . k did not escape these . liona uns sthed. W bile prot iding • lose aii support to the Tenth Innj on Okinawa, a low-flying Kamikaze slipped through the curtain | a i r ,|,.|. m formation guna and crashed on Hannah ' a plane-cluttered Bighl deck, turning it into a holocaust More than eight) Hancock aailori were killed 01 injured, and the damage sustained necessitated a trip t Pearl Harbot foi repairs. 8 After the cessation of hostilities, the Hancock was assigned to the Pacific Reserve Fleet where she remained in mothballs for seven years — a well earned rest. Following her recommissioning in 1954, the Hancock spent a year testing and perfecting her new steam catapults which were installed during her modernization period. The Hancock was the first American ship to be fitted with this equipment. In April, 1956, after her first peacetime Far Eastern cruise, the Hancock entered the drydock at San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Here shipyard workers and a skeleton crew of Hancock sailors completed the modifications begun two years earlier at Puget Sound when she was designated the first of the Hancock class. When her screws again churned blue salt water into white foam, she was equipped with an angled deck, hur- ricane bow, a mirror landing system, and a multitude of electronic and special weapons improvements that made her the newest, toughest carrier in the Pacific. The Hancock returned to active duty on November 16. 1956 and after a period of under- way training, she embarked for the Orient on 6 April 1957. Once again the steel leviathan prowled the open sea; a symbol of power and might discouraging aggressive movements in eastern waters. If called upon, the Hancock could and would strike, with annihilating force. Page 9 1li Wfi 10 Listen and watch now. You . . . whether you he a crewman or a crewman ' s relative or friend, or just curious . . . vou will he a witness to the spectacle of coordination and teamwork, as hundreds of men will themselves into a fist of steel, and strike. There are nervous and anxious beginnings, as equipment and ammunition are taken from stowage. The mass of intelligence to he sifted through, changing plans to fit the time, weather, or still more intelligence. Assignments are conceived for the battle plan, then passed to the squadrons, divisions and teams. The stage is being set for the wedding of material and men. Come aboard and see. Feel the hum and insect whir of sound throughout the ship, feel the constant sense of strength and power about to be released, feel the slow and easy, muscular sway of the ship sliding through the hillocked sea. Ik 7 Page II Look. Dp on rrairtry Olympian heights o! the flighl deck island, move men whose brains  ill be responsible for the success or failure of the operation, ■ the Admiral and the Commanding Officer. . From under the shade of caps or gold- braided hats they peer out at the shifting wastes of the sea, plan and confer. The operations order lias been received. It is up to them to see that the order is carried out. 1 V Far up on the Hancock ' s peak whirl the latticed steel antennae. These eyes and ears of the striking force remain ever vigilant: scanning the sky and the wide expanse of the sea for hundreds of miles — ever sweeping, ever searching — fragile frames that never seem to slow or slacken in their unceasing search. Down in Combat, men must interpret each signal as it returns, or the machines have no Junction. Over the many display consoles, men study intently the radar returns, each sweep presenting a new picture. A delay in identification could gain an enemy valuable time and distance toward his target. Is that a fishing boat — or an enemy submarine? Is that cloud coverage — or a flight of enemy bombers? Radar- men must not allow a single target to escape detection. From radar pips , radarmen are able to establish the bearing, distance and height of target contacts. Domineering the Combat Information Center are glowing status boards, graphic plans of action frozen for a moment, maintained up-to-the-minute with the many vital statistics which could not be retained in a man ' s memory. Skunks , Bogies , and Goblins become names of the electronic picture symbols. The state of our own Combat Air Patrol is plotted on still another array of transparent boards. Sur- rounded by this multitude of information and intelligence, the Air Controller constantly checks with the CAP, ready at minimum notice, to vector the forces into a mighty armed blow against an attacking enemy. iiilllili I In- nerve oenten •! the ship ink and luk ami chatter. In Main Communications lapping teletype machines spew mess • ■ii uncoiling yellow paper. Operators monitor tin- ta|«- while radiomen, ear- | n- — «• ! Hai with headphones, rendei Moi se i ode into letter . I lamp tii rliythini) alK plaj on typewritei key- boards, changing sounds into words ami meaning. On the signal bridge are the signalmen with their flag bags and blinker lights. Flag hoists are made — slashes of color as flags and pennants rise to the yardarms — tactical orders flash across the water via blinker lights. For close range work they perch on precarious platlorms. brave the wind and weather. arms waving as signals go by semaphore. Page 17 The synchronized hands of time turn round. The Navigator responds to the directions of the operation order with a plotted course and finds the point from which the strike will orig- inate. The Ofliccr-of-the Deck gives the order for the ship to turn and to proceed at a certain s| ccd. The helmsman turns the wheel and the ship comes a I ion t r new course. I! ' . The Helmsman ' s rudder order is transmitted through an electronic synchro system to steering aft, where the signal, amplified with hydraulic pressure, is applied to the massive rudder. Far helow in the ship ' s heart, the OOD ' s order for more speed is immediately answered hy the boilermen, releasing pent up energy to the gigantic turbines. With a whine, deeper than that of the jets on the flight deck, the turbines i ncrease tempo. Ahead, the boiler crews have the task of maintaining the steam pressure and temperature lost with the increased throttle to the turbines. The boilermen, amidst the roar and sweat of their gargantuan furnaces, open fuel valves. Since early morning, long before the planes were turning up, these men were preparing for the launch, readying the power necessary to drive the ship at full speed and to launch the aircraft from the ship ' s famous steam catapults. All eight boilers have been lit off and standby burners fitted with large sprayer plates, ready for maximum ship ' s speed. When the signal came demanding the speed for the launch, the sweating boiler crews added black oil to the all-consuming inferno of the furnaces additional burners were brought on the line, the steam pressure rose, was transmitted through the turbine, reduction gears, shafts and to the screws. The ship speeds forward. In the doom pilots .ii«- briefed n the mission, furl, armament, the objective, homei frequencies and buttons, and time i strike. I h - |nli t- -it and listen, record. : ur in thnr muni- all thai i- being laid, Pilou an- the aristocrats •! tin- carrier, i n ilu- delivei rikr fur which tlw ship was designed. breed i themselves, the) record and memoriae, and, perhaps, in the bei k ' i ilirir mind-, dream i flight, the temporary exhilaration of leaving the earth behind, I climbing the doud-lined hallways i heaven, then dropping down as thunilrrlH.lt- and delivering the m i belL M fligbl Quarters! Right Quarters! • I men  urr nut i i the ship ' s hiding places, up in thr catwalks and on to the Bigbl deck. Men dressed in blue and red and yellow and brown jerseys and colored aviati Down in the Hangai Bays, more jerseyed men push planes nut to elevators, iih ■ bonk and a whistle, the aircraft are lifted to ih«- flight deck and are pushed into predetermined places bj teams of blue shirted men. II • re now targets fur the flashing kaleido- • ■ •]■ t ami men a- the] -v arm about I alrr in it- • iboul theii Queen, P ig Page 23 Pfcge - 1 Pilots, man your planes ! Clad in their kliaki flight suits and cradling crash helmets under their arms, the pilots move out to their waiting aircraft. The helmets are notable. Some hear proud squadron emblems, others are decorated with signs and symbols, person- al fetishes to be carried in combat. The pilots climb into their cockpits, make, their checks, then wait. .Start engines ! A gruesome, unearthly sound begins, gradually building in intensity. A propellor driven aircraft starts first ; its anguished whine bursting into a defiant roar. A jet chimes in with its slow, hollow sound, growing stronger and stronger, until it seems it inhales the very blue from the sky into its raging fuunels. One by one, the planes on the flight deck join in, the ship begins to vibrate. An odd, tickling sensation enters the ears. Page 25 W iili   li.ii -i-.iii- a l inl ih ;: - instinct, (It. -rial -lii| turn- into ■ 1 1 « - wind. M« ri 1 . 1 1 II lluir hall down tighter, their trim — cr Imi-iiiim- |ila-tiri-il In llu-ir lr -. I In- winds, whipping ami spiraHng through th ' rn ici- f 1 1 • - — It ■ i  — profile, add iln-ir own unique sound to the increasing din of noi « thr v •■■ -• - of u million living, rrving goblins. plane director steps forward i 1 1 ■ « - Brat I • hi in- to be launched, like a lion lamer minii- hi- whip. I the move 1 mini- nl hi- haml- ami arm-, the plain- n -|niiiil-. moving forward, unfolding it-  in -. iili a signal, he turn- the plane iimt in the vellow-iereeyed spotter whose arm- direct tin- plane i it- position nxir the catapult. Men - -nrr beneath ih. plane ' s belly, itttfli the bridle, and back ■ iv. In ii all i- clear the jet ' s engine be in- in roar I ler and steadier. V -i.liil bar ' f fire protrudes finom ii- tail, broken l  the blast deflector behind it. I In- roar im-na-i- until -oiiml hecomes - 1 1 . . r- |ih -ii-.il | • - • 1 1 1 - I In-ri- i- DOthing Inii sound, pure and brutal, ■ force itself. Men | n i tin ir fingers t ilnir ears. I bej crouch in the catwalks and peer over the ih-lii deck ' s edge. On the island, in Vulture ' s Row , curious crewmen trri| tin- rail- and Iran dangerously, craning I In- i r in ik- In -«-i-. Ml i- li;_ ' hl ami lin-i-. all i- waiting in ■ trance I expectancy. I In- sircrafl shivers and strains. I In plane bucks, seems lu hesitate momentarily, and lurches forward, spring ing mtO the ir liki a -im-  hia-f. It lru i - In -hind iiiilv a i- 1. in i ill -tiam. I In- -trikr ha- begun. 1... ■ p In the air the plane assumes an entirely different appearance. On deck, up close, its wings were broken and folded. Instructions were written on its fuselage — « NO PUSH , •• 0 STEP , RESCUE . Its clumsy-looking legs were exposed and often so were its intricate secrets. But, now, against the sky, the plane is sleek and brilliant, a hurtling of mercury in the irridescent air. Beneath the wings or tucked in its stomach are the most potent weapons known to man. The plane ' s mission is to deliver them quickly and accurately then return to the ship. Page 29 N, r t- - l 1 ■Hi ' -(p H •. ' i e m - v  Tin- .iin rail an- lauru h -d. airborne, and an- DOM Winging thrir M U ds their target-. Ml thai remains fur the carriei i- i be ready inr theii recovery. Ibis is a carrier strike, the rr-ult oi lung month- • ! pluming and practice whnh began with tin- completion i the Hancock-da con- version at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard in Decembei .•i I ' .  i. hilf the -hi| v a- undergoing conversion, ' arriei ir I iak rroap 1 wo waa going through iu pa ea in (m-para- lion for deployment. I nderwaj training in January oi broughl the !«■• forces togethei for the first time. Ilu- carriei ttionally and material-wise as the t  ik the first painful steps. The High) deck ere • I spotting b) pushing decrepit I KM- oi World War II vintage, Iney were not jrel i be trusted with the milium dollar aircraft with which the] would be working during deployment Damage control parties strung cables tried i locale new spaces, boxes, and fittings that bad bee) ■ oi changed by the yeai in the yard. I be almn-pl ■ tension-charged even foi the veterans, as ■ put through iu trial-, preparing foi the complex 1 1 1. rational Kfadinr - !•• ' . an operation designed i group integration and out ability to launch powerful m t | «- strikes, was ur final trial. We ■■ hr-t tests and were pronounced read) t deploy by -. Passing these testa did eliminate night school; enroute i Pearl Harboi in the i pr il we Hen and ll - % and ll -w. n sharpen • ■ur -k ill- for the next lest. ml islands i Hawaii loomed as s Shangri-la t d tn the cloudy San Franci pringtime. ■ it much iin • ik up the sunshine before we elves in the middle nighl Ceneral •id damage control exen •nl fallout • hwordt tbsorbed the to be used in out final R on. • • ! ' letters thai -|wM constanl exen i-ihl: ol anchor- ■ill.. I am! ill 1. 1 the pabilities ol in iei . I be ■ ! we did. Uthough we Mrere the most inexperienced carriei to progress as far .1- Hawaii, we earned from the Pearl Harboi Training Croup Inspectors ■ grade oi g I and acquired th - reputation i carriei with more spirit than any thai the] had seen heading west Hot, safe, and going places this was the slogan nl the Hancock, Blue Hawaiian waters were churned into ■ foamy wake BS Hannah- huiinanr Imw pointed towards the Orient. i ukii-iika. Japan, borne port foi the nexl five months, was mir destination. The crew, hugely composed oi newcomers, was eagei foi Fai Easl liberty; for the old-timers, Yokosuka was a homecoming. Pleaaanl days were spenl seeking the Oriental mysteries in the Tradewinds and along Thieves ' Vlley, nt thai Macy ' s i the Na . Ship ' s Store No. I and the display building, V-33. On the U ' th nt May oui bow knifed through the fog and Reels id fishing craft thai marked Tokyo Wan and headed in sea to become the primary striking unh oi Task Force 77. Pips on the radai scope materialized into foui destroyers . i Destroyei Division 92, hull down on the horizon. Signals were exchanged and the small boys assumed the anti-sub- marine and aircraft rescue guard foi the Hancock, the Ragship nt K HM II. D. Riley, • ommandei arriei Division One. We arrived on the front line with a marked feelin pride. The ship had come a long waj in miles and efficiency since San Francisco. long way laj ahead before wi ild call ourselves sharp. Now was the time to polish beat h-rusted -kill-. Foi thirteen ila - the ship worked ■I perfecting it- ail operations and its replenishment, ail defense, and engineering exercises. Then one dark nighl we threaded oui way behind oui foui destroyers into Sasebo harboi foi a well-earned eighl .t rest. Here, amidst a Hurry oi papers and baggage, I! I M Riley with the 1 arDivOne Staff, took haw from the Hancock and headed foi Yokosuka, where he would break hi- Hag from the I exington. I In- days in | iii sped by, and on ih«- 8ih ..I Jinn- we were back al sea, this lime headed foi the largest operation in which we had vel participated. Foi foui days and nights we fleu oui planes continuously, providing ail protection Pag for the ship and launching simulated strikes against enemy naval forces and the small deserted islands in the Pacific which were our land targets. This was a difficult exercise, designed to test our capability to launch special weapons strikes at any time. Displaying top ship-air group coordina- tion, the Hancock came through with colors flying. We were shaping up. Having completed this assignment, the Hancock headed for Kobe, and a glimpse of Southern Japanese hospitality. It proved to be more than worth the work. The last days in June found us at sea again, enroute from Kobe to Yokosuka. We flew and practiced our missions and hid in the reaches of the Pacific. On the 30th of June we reappeared in Sagami Wan and on the morning of the 31st slid into our berth in our Far Eastern home port, Yokosuka. Awaiting our arrival was RADM Carson, Commander Carrier Division Seven, who promptly embarked and broke his flag from our masthead. We were again a flagship. In the fourteen day period in okosuka we caught up on ship repair and maintenance of the complicated gear of the carrier. The flight deck got a needed coat of paint and the crew had an abundance of time to devote to liberty. On the 13th of July we left Yokosuka accompanied by a dense fog. The bad weather was to continue for three days, a side effect of Windy Wendy, a typhoon that was roaring up the Formosa Straits. We headed in the opposite direction, and found the best flying weather of the cruise. Spirits, performance, and temperatures rose as the ship headed south. In the boiler rooms, engineers sweltered in heat that sometimes reached 145° while the flight deck crew acquired a deep tan and the crew took to sleeping on deck to escape the heat. The hot weather and heavy operations were borne courageously, for Hong Kong was our next stop. Enroute, the Gunnery Department had an opportunity to demonstrate its seamanship prowess by picking off a 99% on a replenishment exercise. With the Cruiser Worcester and Destroyer Division 9 in company, we took advantage of the weather to get in some drone shoots. Even the over- worked small boys got in the act. With the submarine Raton providing the scares, the ship twisted and turned in a torpedo evasion exercise, while the destroyers got a chance to indulge in their favorite sport, submarine chasing. When it was all over, the formation went into a column while the proud sub paraded past. Honors were exchanged between ships denoting the mutual respect for each others ' abilities. With Hong Kong but a few days away, the crew relaxed a bit and participated in the luxuries of volleyball, sun- bathing and a Happy Hour on the hangar deck. We were now a sharp carrier, the best in the Pacific in our minds. We knew our mission and performed it well. For the rest of the cruise, between Hong Kong, Yokohama and Yokosuka, we would continue to operate in much the same manner. Accompanied by a small cordon of destroyers, we would steam to some point lost in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. Here we would operate and stand ready to strike if told to do so. For many of us, this was a change in tactics since our last cruise in 1955. No longer did we steam as a part of an armada only slightly smaller than those seen in World War II. New weapons and new concepts had changed the carrier ' s role. Now, a single carrier and a few escorts could perform the functions of a fleet. With selected aircraft and special weapons, the power was there in greater force than before. Alone, the carrier could better disappear in the ocean, to reappear at a designated launching position. From her the aircraft would rise and disperse, and head for the targets, singly or in pairs, to strike the target from all points of the compass. This was the strike that our mission might demand. We came to the Far East to add our power to the 7th Fleet, and probably because we, and others like us, were poised and ready for the first hint of aggression, it was never necessary lor us to use our power. It is with a belief in this policy of retaliation as a strong deterrent to war, that we continue to hope that this eventuality will never arise. page 35 l i I _rama -uriuliml- ii- alinarii -lii| il la (lie lair in the crowd, the tension r ■ fighter thunder ing down theeatapuh; it to the intrigue of warships maneuvering) ilir excitement when the} come rlosc ■board in refuel r- transfer personnel end mail ami iii Bwap movie . I  wmc il to the humor, snickering ai ■ braas hound goof, 1 r the barrel- bouse comedj of our own antics. Scenes l shipboard life are presented  n i In following [ aji« ' s. 1 ' ln— ■ are values which surround ii- shipmates, «nrk. machines, plaj scenes ever iir«--«-ni ami quick in passage. Here presented m a wandering, disconnected imir thai s| otlights mir -liiji ami iiir spirit, caught  iili guard down, captured l the graphic eye. i , -■ v X mm % V v  r. . Page 37 S|4 iiiinii: Ir.n- i iiurji Iroin ihil lllrflWllhl I . .in n-oviMil |i .1 in --in. in. .il-c, -1. . lining. « ....k- .iii.I in, --,-,.. ,k- •• hi in tin- liiu . pari of tin- illilli-- • Hurl In Iii.I ill! «T|-V . OP] l v I ION l l I PSINK, wherein a Mi.rin.- .mil a ;iilnr ••(iinliiiir tlirir - 1 . i I - I ■ i • _- tiilriil«. As the serious business of eating takes place, we stop for a look at a new style (?) haircut. Page 39 il . • i « i i | 1 1 ■ ■ ni ■ 1 1 I rJothing will be provided m required y duly. 10 Photo by CITO Morrell Launch ! Page I I Mi— -ion i nrii| li ' t) ' il. -uiili lit -illmintt.il SftYage DWUMI l land. rn-liii f.f.ir Offiprr «•«■.• v ■ - ! ll.i.U -In i |i IV n-ln-r out nf irrrufl mi (lie iiproii rli-nr tin- landing .1 r .1 In wilm- ncci it . Page 13 Mount 53 gunners star in spectacular display of shipboard firepower. Helicopter crew springs into action to direct recovery of Marine Detachment shows prowess at flight deck field the aneel. maneuvers. Page 43 Virrr.ift m.iiuten. • eon) i mn - oo ll l l Shop Hangar Deck. I nderwaj refueling wel  nrk for deck divisions. Vv t 1 1 Action, above, a threatening fire is quenched by repair party and flight deck personnel. At the left is shown a KD-type drone being catapulted into the air —to be used as a target by ship ' s gunuers and iirecoutrolnien. Page 45 I win i. ' ini ll.i-ln- iiikI tin- micT of .1 ii t i-.i i r«-riifl lirr. Aii FJ-3M, the Fury, being hurled into the air. Page 47 ■■ Whim-, a Bwept wing I 71 -. ' 1M make ii- imi-v daah fur tin- -k . Below, an .| loinln - il -tarliit.iril landing gear to the l rk. a- if feeling to m.ik«- eartala thai the Mi lii deck i- raaUj t her e . ' Above, its power plant roaring defiance, an AD makes a free take-off. Below, a recovered FJ-3M, a stretched arrest- ing cable, trailing behind 1 it, stops momentarily to disengage its arresting hook. Page 49 Above : Skvraider turns up prior to launch. Below : Fuel- ing at sea Station 7 crew takes a strain on retrieving line on flight deck while fueling hose goes across on sponsou two decks below. NAVY f t inn i-.i Lin-, rightaeer nrl thrills from Vnlton ' t Bow. SrruMx il. |M li-ln«l. n -mil -, r tT |ir« iil II ' Ortlerly. Iir - iii« rarli |Hiui ill., mi. I. i il ' . .1 liiMlk .1 boj in ill. gal juv nut working II..I ! I III. .1 I. ill ill v inr JT SAN FRANCISCO A i 1013 how S inl 6, 1957, on tin- bridge « f the L ' SS ll i  k Urman H I Rarick lifted -■ bugle i hia sounded thai I « • t . • were .it laal underwa) on rsl We Pa i • , 1-month, 8. ' ! million reconversion .it tl 5 Naval Shipyard. days .mil night | deployment bad been varied .mil full. both ashore and . ; ichedule included und erwaj training rationi in the S o h-.i. the Wives ' Da) ruiae. In port, we loaded storaa, equipment .m l squadrons. ■hip  .i- - foi the 1956 holid Some men • il v«ith militar) duties, but moal I the crew ibared in i ti - joyi f • hriatmaa ■ New Yeai li-.m- I nderwa) training commenced in January and I • t ■ • 1 1 u 1 1 1 tin- trials ol tin- reconverted ship, training foi the new re -mem irous training  .i- the order of the «l.i MnlU and more drills, each man becoming more competent .ii manning bia station, being read) f ■ «r action. The interesting assortment i f ui ami I mii- --- ,i learned to pick up then feet, and ilmk theii beads Scalp wounda were aching reminders foi some, warnings to others Not .ill work San Diego was .i libert) port, and the rre i south of iIk 1 border to Tijuana, Mexico, and north to I ■■- x «•.!■ Ii man cramming as much lif - and love into his lil«-n boun ai S uvenirs made theii appearance, ma stories were being told: Tale , tequila, bargains ' in silver and leather. V crest became [ he • rewj we readied ourselves foi Wi tP ■- returned i out home port S I inciaco. Operations at ahw lota of lil«-it Neon Iil ' Iii- and hidden attractions lured tin single men into Oakland. Lockei clubs, like Gua Kroaen ' a, where .i man changes from military-to-mufti, found some of us customers. Dancing and I times could be had .ii the Hitchin ' Post, oi the 1902 ( Inl. on San Pablo. Men waited around 12th and Broadwaj for the shuttle trains. The disillusionment of some, jroa had t be 21 to l ' u .i ilmik. and the craft) ways of getting around the Law, some- times successfully, sometimes ending with the SP Nav) Housing, private housing, super mark ft , what the knl- • 1 ■• J in -iIhmiI. the ' .H prime topics of married men. I In- ipiii-tiicv if M.imril.i hlil the anxious bustle of home I  f - ai famil) decisions were made, uniforms prepared, and seabaga packed. There trai the Wivea ' Da) ruiae on March 1 5th. Orders were issued through the PIO, approved b) the aptain. form t lill out, the recommended uniform-of-the-day, mid ll  k tlhl iladu and sweaters! II strange light I out apouaea roaming the decks, learning f tie-downs, inapect • rooms observing the precise action I flight deck operations, hearing those I l I the jets came i lif« ' A feu braved the pa) line, moal sampled t ) - noon meal, some made man) trip i thi I our e (not ii all) seasii k. just wl i . Traffii jama .ii the lube from Mameda t Oakland, trains and I nd raw ler of the watei routes, I) skyline Ferr) Bu ! d furthei up town, the dot iln Bank ■■( tiK-t n .i. hurr) I Marki srith throngs about the shops and lh I In arcades, armed with photo magazines, pin-ball machines and art  mIi Iiimii hotels, and the pride ( .ill x .m i lii i luba .mil I On St. Patrick ' s day, the parade miIi braaa banda, bag pipers, maaaed colors, the liill squads froi ■ Island taking honors and applause from the i rowd Inn l si i n( the crewmen had become part nl the ' ii and began to l k toward ilit ,iili .i little apprehension others •••I .i little windy, but the ran Im-.ik- It i- -till early, .i feu groups begin to form on tlir pit U groups, husbands, wivea and children .ill dreaaed in It has been explained tli.it t « • l.i |i.nl«l i- leaving and he will foi .i long, long time. Pugr 1 ■ mm ■ ill I] Q ' i I • San Francisco, city of lights, citv of enchantment. Home to some of us. A home away from home to most of us. A real fine port to he in. k Page 55 l tin —  . ■ 1 1 I r niri-i-o Yn il Shipyard, tin- I ■ i | •  «.i- l uinl !■■ tin- pier. I be lli lil ilii ' k v .1- ,iv .i-li v«iili iId- trackage of « - i r-ioii. I. mi mount hiti- l In- it-mot • !. .1 iDv li i« «.i- in li|))l. |ilu- .i in w Ullgli il Hi-lit deck. Him jiriiil- li .hTi - vimilil il tin mil ' r v. nrkiii:_ ' - and -IriiiliM i i v. rovi r i 1 1 1; - woulil -li-n- ■ li ri i In r figure, .i -(wirklr hi lln making t liTlrn- ni«  t be in-i.illi il v., mill add -li.ir|nn — In In r i w - lur Inn r «hootin. . hile in drydock, cranes, in a concert of heavy labor, lifted and positioned a prefabricated section of the burrieain- bow. Enclosed, the hurricane bow offers a greater seaworthiness to a ship, adds foc ' sle space, and smooths jagged Low lines. A Bluejacket may have a hangover, the fashion for aircraft carriers is to have an overhang ! An angled deck is responsible for the overhang. It adds space — for offices and berths, and for stowage. Also it means more spaces that will need to be cleaned, be painted, chipped, and repainted ! Now, push ! Propellors had been re- moved, repaired and polished. The job, now, was to replace them. Yard workers are shown, as they toiled to replace a screw on its shaft. A turn of one of these massive screws moves the ship about four- teen feet through the water. A healthy push. Page 57 Sailing ' la briagi i il ph ■ nrnwd  ■ 1..1 ii- hwwl l .mil 1 1 . 1 1 • i ■ ■ ■ Tui-in - Mi. t i|.ii.n |...,iii-. Mr-, t Mi inl ' li.il -iirlit- iiluii|£ lii« tinjji-r In  . Ilnnoml i_ ' n -I on i i- I  :t r:;.-«. Governor .. J. K nigh I ( alifornia. A Mom-and-Dad group arrived to see their son, who never expected to he taking off across the seas, 5.000 miles from home. Mom was awed by the activity on the | ier and aboard ship, and was careful not to become sentimental. Dad was visibly proud, asking questions, giving bils of advice. The son was embarrassed with his new importance in the family sphere. He would never admit being a little scared. The groups of friends and teen- agers are the buoyant, laughing ones, seemingly full of spirit. Thev seem to say, Sad to see you leave , and look toward your return and the future. The Flag Band assembles and be- gins a cheering concert. Music plays its important part in helping to disperse the growing traces of gloom. The Marine Rand, Depart- ment of the Pacific, attacks from the pier with their bright uniforms, polish, and music to fill the air. Time becomes short, children go astray, are reclaimed, and are lost again. The last hugs, kisses and whisperings-in-the-ear have taken place. The gangways are hoisted away and the crew lines the rail. The crowd along the pier surges back and forth, straining, anxious. There were 2,584 enlisted men on board, with a probable total of 2.584 d ' fferent emotions. Some looked forward to the excitement The GoH-:i Gats stands silent guard, the parting view of San Francisco ; better yet, the welcoming scene of return. Page 59 • «f thr I I leaving tbetl li I ll-l •.mt. ' of ll ■ I might hi ii --. 1 front. ' l.ir thai the ■ onlj fdi. The band play • ' • • Mtly away from the pier, s.ir.l I In Marine Band itrika up Anchor It marches tin- length of the pier, preceded, followed, surrounded and almost drowned out bj tin- well-wishers. The I Band ii losing it- end f il - battle no one teems i I - listening an) n ratch the shoreline • paaa beneath the Golden Gate. The ibandon [light de k. and other vantage points. Quiet!) mon than usual, the) turn to theit jobs and the wxk .it band. Page 60 Round the cape of a sudden came the sea, And the sun looked over the mountain ' s rim : And straight was a path of gold for him, And the need of a world of men for me. Robert Browning Page 61 ! ' ,_. i.J Hawaii On the morning of January 19. 1777. Captain James Cook, an English sea captain, sighted the Hawaiian Archipelago, and reported to the world his discovery of the islands of Oahu. Jauai and Niihau. He soon found that the natives existed in a paradise, earned their livelihood from the sea and the soil and were obedient to their Gods and Kings. Captain Cook, the first white man ever seen by the natives was made through mistaken identity, one of their Gods, Lono. A temporary appointment, for he was killed aboard his own ship in a battle with his ex-congregation. On April 11. 1957. the USS Hancock arrived off Diamond Head. Oahu. later berthing at Foxtrot 12, NAS Ford Island. The time was not comparable with Captain Cook ' s time, for changes had been made. Juke boxes, canning factories for plantation and fishery products, the ubiquitous tourists plus the noises of a growing city blended into a montage of bustling prosperity and solid business, counter- balanced with the easy grace of island living. The easy-to-look-at setting, a bay at the loot of gently sloping foothills and towering mountains belies the strategic importance of this island outpost. The Pearl Harbor defense complex includes Army posts -  ' i Waikiki Beach and Diamond- head — photo by W.H. Smith. Hawaiian sands, sulf, and sky — photo by W.H. Smith, PHI, Hancock Photo Lab. Page 63 Nl. .rin. ill l.ni|ili fruiii tin .iir lnrx pnatrriorn ni rloudi day. Ilrlitw I ' .. day- V x « R Wilimi- wiggle aboard — 1 ■ i | • during big Bawalian Review ■ • 1   I « - in PcarL -iniiilr f naturai orchid which grow in ilf denae, luafa forael f i In- I ala nd a . Below One f the man] Fmimw Hawaiian -iin-ii- |m r« tin- ■ ■« «iili nld. Captain Otlend ' hal entertains crew with happy hula girl. and forts. Marine barracks and squadrons, the Naval Station, Supply Depot. Submarine Base, a naval yard and a maze of berths, docks and mooring places. Military functions of all elements of the armed forces are carried on unabated each day. A noble pause is the observance of morning and evening colors aboard the sunken hulk that was once the proud I SS Arizona, now a tomb for more than 1.000 of her crewmen, victims of December 7, 1941. Salutes, rendered when passing her moorings, remind us that these departed shipmates will not be forgotten. The Hancockmen set about learning what they could of the island and its people, the shops and stores, the luxury hotels and cafes. Some by walking along the small, con- gested streets, window-shopping or gazing, others by bus, car or taxi, over the broad boulevards. North and South Hotel Streets were both a challenge and an invitation. Sad Sam ' s. Johnny Welche ' s, The Anchor, and clubs featuring oriental bands or hillbilly orchestras were novel and entertaining to many. Oases, in the form of pin-ball parlors, open-air food stands and the multitude of bars drew patrons that wanted to be amused, fed. or to slake their thirst. The King. Queen and Princess, theaters named in honor of olden day monarchy and its royal family, also attracted many men. The YMCA was a beacon with its wide variety of activities. Swimming, judo lessons, volleyball and a gym enticed the athletes. For the less energetic there were movies and television, a game lani, quiet reading and writing rooms. Tours originated here, going through the city, around the island, even across the mountains and to the Pali. There Page 65 Pun I r i ■-. Waikiki unci I Ma momlln a BawaU ' wliiTf elite lint Page 66 was also a mall chapel for those who sought inner quiet and peace. Churches, temples and shrines, profuse in number, dot the landscape, showcasing the arts and religions of the island. Thev were a testimonial to the Rainbow of Races that is Hawaii. The major stocks are Japanese, Chinese. Hawaiian and Korean, with a salting of Filipino, Chamorro. Puerto Rican and Samoan. each with its varia- tions of dress and customs, profiting by the exchange and intermarriage of ideals and modes ol living — a com- posite language not only of words, but of colors and spirits. Efforts were made to learn some of the Hawaiian language. Men picked up bits and pieces that would add character to their speech when they returned home. Aloha covered the realm of hello, goodbye and love, while ' Whaine could mean either a girl or a wife. Some progressed as far as Hoomalimali . which is applesauce! A real haven for the liberty hounds was Waikiki Beach. The white coral sands, warm sun and the open invitation of the sea attracted the crew. The hazards of cuts from sharp coral did not stop the bathers. Here, along the beach, they could sport about in aloha shirts and bathing : ' . • - • -■« Golden-clad King Kameharaeha extends Hawaii ' s hospitality to all who pass by City Hall. Pace 67 Hoodrn   • ■ f« i.ritr pa-limr. ' -   r ■ .[.-« rv « • ' v. it h •urn -M Sun-liiiir. «uinl iiikI -urf nrr -till Hawaii ! beat .itlr.M ' limi-. (jiImitI lifr •■• ■ i hann m ftm from OKI. I - Who put the sand in my popsiele ? Yankee beachcombers are preoccupied ill search for artifacts. Sidewalk supervisors boost native ha Watching the girls go by is a full-time job. I In- little :;r.i-- -hack. with t hatched roof to inaleh. a .nii-liiiiL ' -iuht in nioilern Hawaii. til III. ' -mi -mi riding, watei ski, 01 their -kill al -km dn ii dong the boulevards teemed t Somi ultra-modern fronts, others pped jo time, -till m native dress. fYadei Vic ' s, itl Im-baml -log atmosphere added spice t the ed in it- restaurant and lounge. I he i flagstone walk, a fountain ••■r through beams of Mlr.Mil light dimpled il tropical li-li cavorted. Ita enii otems from Tahiti, Samoa 1 i - Woi the luxury hotel- the Royal Hawaiian, il- e.| in tern-. II. ma jest i palnu I be II Hotel brook running through one of it- four dining rooms. le and on the beat h it- pin) ittention. The Kaisei Dome, auditorium, n purp well Symphony was presented there. This aluminum-and-steel architectural piece drew plaudita from those who admired its modernity, moan- from t hose who preferred the native touch. The natural gift oi Oahu were numerous and photogenic. rhere are beaches, where coral reefs form -hallow | I- weie accented with the gaj and gaud) colors ol bathing costumes. Sprays ol watei and loam jetted into the air, fanned the sunbeams, created rainbows. Sailing crafts and in. nan- damiik picked then wa among the -mil ten and swimmers elegant ladies thai smiled, bul did nol stop to talk. Diamond m rose to greet the sea breezes and to -how ii- chameleon sides. Diamond Head, an extinct volcano, was named foi the diamonds once found upon it: loda) the diamond held- are as extinct as the volcano. Mountains, theii jagged rugged nes? seeminglj covered with lush growth, reared tbeii head- to the loud- and some- times wen- lost. The plantations added ordei and organiza- tion i the scenes along the i . - and through the hills. The plant- seemed to ! • waiting in quiel rows, like soldiers. The view from ' •■ Pali overlooked the vallej propei and presented .1 ; the it . barboi and the sea. Page 70 The Hancock steams into Pearl Harbor after OKI. The inspection behind, there was liberty, loading and the pro- spect of Japan. But many lingered on the rails as the ship pulled out and Diamondliead disappeared. JAPAN T [n the distance were tin moun- tains i Japan, unmasked l iheir thousands I years i Iii-i« i . now cloaked only in a morning mist Excitement and fascina- tion mounted, nerve ends tingled with expectation, puis ed, I here were thoughts l peai I-. wrested from 1 1 - i radle I tin 1 own in beds, lik - riili- bages bat k home ivor) and jade I green deep and 1 1 h, -ilk in it- m ms, stolen from tlirr.nl- -| llll b] woim- tll.lt toiled .nicl died, nevei t 1« -i ■ enjoyed dieii life ' s labor, new .mil strange sights i pagodas and kimoooH lad women who Mir - ..In- wrapped .il iit their :-. often thirty feet in length, elaborate and exquisite in design, tin- bowing and seem- ingly over-polite mannerisms of a people who are evei i autious nut to |. ..i to saj ,v , Mount I iijivMiiii. mrereigB -hriin- t IBM I •■•••••—-•- — tlosii -i -wiil ' i.l of Oriental ni.ij.-tx to Occidental viailon. - TIu ' -m-  it«- the thoughts thai paraded at double-quick tempo through the mindi l t he nit ii u lio Here ;i — rmliltil at |iia-i- niilitarx formation. Ouarters for Entering Port had ii mild and liail I  - - ii I «  — t a- t lit- crew shuffled ami Havered, sighting newer and interesting thing than llio-r -mi onl a -| lil second before. ameras had been unslung, aimed, ami hundreds l (Vet of nun had l i-n exposed to re c ord the event. I In - mysteri of a foreign port gripped the crew, the lir-t such experience for many, ami thei turned ami twisted, their necks stretched and llnir i «- -Iraimil in an effort to SCC all. I In first Rood i i m of Japanese land appeared. V nrw kiml of moillltuill v a« seen. I here wcrr mi gentle slopes nor foothills that rose to the sweep- ing majesti of unsealed heights. rhese  rrr cliffs ami jagged spires thai rose abruptly lor the -•a. a i-oiirl of lirokeD hark- lliat seemed to Imi ami pai homage, to tin- God of the Jfapanese earth Mount luji — as it -at alom-. awesome, surveying the empire . om ti u m t l. i ' iih ' 77 Mi. Ship ' Log Mooted starboard ride !•• Piedmont Pier, Fleet kctlvlUea, Yoko -uk.i. Page T I Y K S u A Naval gateway to Japan, Yokosuka became the home port for the Hancock in the Far East. Crown of the nation. ' Mount Fujiyama rises serenely beyond Lake Hakone. Page 75 n ■ 1 1 1 . - 1 i « ► i - ' ' r.irr. .iii.I ijnict. riioiii.nl in Souvenir lli . Inrii i f Oriental tdventurea I In- (u-r Brow 7d Packed together along dusty alleys, little bars compete for patronage. Nip Nap The French Notre Dame of Paris in Cinema Scope. P.l.r,- 7 7 '  . m m m ' i 1h.m-: I In I . N. ( |„1,. nA+ ty Tin- foui main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, plus numerous small islands make up the Empire ■ •I Japan. Yokosuka i- on the Miura Peninsula on ihe island l Honshu. Honshu i- rough!) the size t Min- is. I li - Naval I !.!-■• ,ii Yokosuka spread across mi k ci ami spindl) legged sentinels, thai upon close inspection ' cranes, si I silent watch ovei all. Yokosuka flourished as a naval base I ' eastern Japan during World Wu II. and suffered drasticall) from air raids, the scan ol which are -till visible in some places. Reborn aflei the wai years, the citj thrives «iil trade and the fishing industry not to mention the tremen- dous amount i Yen thai is poured oul l the armed services I the I nited Nations. Two excellent harbors, Yokosuka and Nagaura, give Yokosuka it- advantageous lion. N ' agaura i- the [ ►« • r t from which whaling ships deploy foi hunting trips to the tntarctii Ocean. i-.ir the pier, a monstrous i rane towered above. t roaa ii« fruiii was the inscription: Welcome to Japan. Yoko- suka! Liberty! ' MT the ship in blinding white uniforms, I ' ll: Kaltiiki ilaneer. 78 Line-up, changing MPC into Yen. Portrait studio on the Alley . shoes spit-shined. a pocketful of pay and eager for the chance to explore the most famous liberty town in Japan. Tiny taxi cabs, that for ¥70 or ¥80. provided a scary ride to town. Driving down the left side of the road was startling for many. Horns that squeaked or quacked, and sometimes sounded like a polite burp, gave way to the squeal of brakes that announced the scant inches to safety. These were minor thrills tempered by an inspection of a former enemy ' s naval base. Hills and cliffs were sliced by piers and docks, pierced by traffic tunnels and carved with caves that hid power plants and shops. A sobering thought was that of what had been stored in these impenetrable vaults in years not too long passed. Almost invariably the first stop in ¥ okosuka was the Enlisted Men ' s (dub. The usual plot was to beat the line to exchange Mickey Mouse money for en. A browse through the Ship ' s Store and a social call to the Beer Hall was also in order. Sweating the line at the liquor store and a refueling operation at the snack bar or dining room were the usual preparations for the actual attack on ¥okosuka. Souvenir Alley was a major attraction lor Navymen. This was truly an alley of intrigue, drama, comedy and the pantomime of life. Crowned with a lavish neon sign, lined with shops and abounding in street peddlers, the alley offered anything — at a price. The prices were in hundreds and thousands of ¥ en, but shrewd and silvery tongued buyers could halve the prices at the expense of time, and the fun of haggling with the merchants. There was silk, fashioned into scarves, kimonos, dresses and shamefully transparent negligees. Embroidered jackets, ablaze with fierce dragons, a snow-capped Fuji, pagodas and other scenes, hung from shop walls and were a trap for the eves. Portraits on silk, of yourself or copied from photographs, were available, as were cameras and film and photographic supplies, optic goods, and fishing rods of bamboo. China, clay and pottery products in any form mentionable, ami some that were better unmentioned. were exposed on straw mats or exhibited on shelves. Food markets were open to the eyes and to twitching noses. Fruits, vegetable-. beans, grains and rice, in low containers squatted beneath a canopy of meat products suspended from slender rafters. Octopi, dried and fresh. swung in the indolent breezes and perfumed the air. Fish were scaled and gutted, adding an Page 79 hi mono. rpi — I .inn- ami tin lo|- rlo|i of ;. ' . t;i. M.l J.i|i.iii. ' I0.1.I..I. ., I.i.-wli 1- |rtl lliil || |. • ■■If to roii—r . - 1 r. Hi; t li . modi rn .li-li add- to a -im|.l - noli- tli. a-li ir.n. I ittlr Mi— ■ J.i|«-iii trud :«-« hom«-  ard from a « -hi Hilda . No Bu.i.iha. tin- -t.itn. gmm lli - 1 lit r.llir. to a Cafi - 1 ■  IJ 1 1 _ I A bicycle trailer rv to carry an old woman. identifiable tang to the sometimes overpowering odor that seems right only in the Orient. An odor that in later years can still be brought to mind by a trinket or mention of things Oriental. Hucksters and hustlers sang incessant chants in Souvenir Alley. Offerings poured from everv direction, from behind curtained doors and sliding windows, and from minute balco- nies. Tiny black-haired girls, their trim waists highlighted by chic western dresses, paced the streets in couples, stood alone on street corners, waiting. Bars, lounges and cafes advertised with signs, cards and matchboxes. Lsually the advertisements were in English. English so bad as to be uproariously funnv. At the cafe entrances, curtains would part to expose hostesses who smiled and invited patronage. Sex was offered, in any form desired. In okosuka there were more serious attractions than gam- boling in the alley and along the narrow streets. Admiral . . : : rmer flagship is now firmlv imbedded in cor. and houses a marine museum. Tsukavama and Kin _ • Parks are prominent colorful places. The excellent electric railv. u of Japan makes travel easy and close bv are Kamakura. Yokohama and Tokvo. Spinning tops — a game the ame the world over. Every day t laundry day for Ship ' s Store. Climbing -and piles is bare sport for Kanukur - ! tironzt- Itmlilha. Kamakura ' I p north I . -uka lo • . Irnl I man lunrwU and tf,- The flal -• -mjll thai ■ fJant r.. u ld hj ried and ,lual MCMOM poie • ||,r nut ' ho m cfcold t,uld be«l Milliard in on thr ; raded l Jumi-r. and ■ in K the ached bT sea. from •n and r ' •• fanese man in ihr -irrrt to the : - bi the sanctuary of the parks, the pa — . and tn idle stro fffnf . Oae eat ha.-, obk in an L The burd ciepo«ts the eoox eh a eeL -- ;:-a - - • ' .- ■-- • ' -- ' - •- ' - .: 1 : • .- ■ ' - ■- ■ a scraf : aper fortunes chat have deep Mean: tientais. fortnnes tki issd - -e ' e? ... ,l- 7 - p  ..-. : fer . - The Kamakura Daibatsn_ the Great Buddha, is seated - fie has been for hundreds of year . W uherec a .-.d fall of p«w - ■ew fife, aid hates — •■moved he sits ir -nfeol and 2 faith tt xt giVes strength to fits believers. His temple 1369 and carried awar he a tidal . - Hakone Hakone -mi-_-l ' - .ii t h«- ba t Mounl Fuji, a year-round -i to Japanese national! and ■ t hot  pi in. the templet sanctuary, and marvel i iu history. 8 I Lake Ashi, stocked for anglers sport is also a boaters delight. There are waterfalls, the Hakone Barrier- ancient landmark of feudal lords. Evidence of volcanic activity are the double craters and bubbling sulphur pits. Page «S. Tokyo - the business center of the Empire, Tokyo houses the offices and the banks. s the seal of government, it houses the National Diet and shelters die Emperor in the Imperial Palace. Once omnipotent ruler of the Empire as the mythical descendant of the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu. the Emperor has lost much of his luster. With the new constitution drawn up on November 3, 19 H . he became merely a symbol, possessing no authority or powei over the government. The sovereignty oi the people is the basic principle of the new government, which ilsclf has been westernized and broken into three branches — legislative, administrative and judicial. The evolution of government by the people in Japan is roughly analogous to that of Europe. I p to about 600 A.D.. rule was through a unification of family groups (uji) which formed the amato Court. The first known system oi rule in Europe was the family, then the clan or tribe. With the disintegration oi the uji and the influence of Buddhism, a centralized form of government evolved similar to the Holy Roman Empire. Although the priests were not in political power, the government insisted upon reverence to the gods. But never was the church itself the ruling power. llcr a period of highly centralized government under the Imperial House, the military families of Japan grew into power and the government broke up into factions. With the disintegration of the Holy Roman Empire, Europe under- went a similar compartmentalization of power, the various factions breaking up into principalities. Japan was not united again until the latter part of the Fifteenth Century, by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, sometimes called the Napoleon of Japan. After his death there were fierce battles for control. Finally the land was divided among two hundred and seventy feudal lords, wilh the warrior class wielding power. This is called Japan ' s feudal age, lasting until 1867, when the Shogun relinquished rule voluntarily to the Imperial Court, ending the control of the military class. Soon afterwards the feudal lords turned over their governments to Emperor Meiji and the westernization oi Japan began in earnest. Here the analogy breaks down, for the government of Japan remained highly centralized while Europe was again divided into separate governments after the Napoleonic wars. The present form of government is due to external forces rather than internal evolution. Still, Tokyo is the capital city and has been since 1868 and Emperor Meiji ' s reign. (Left) Over the hewn granite span of Tokyo ' s Nihonbashi Bridge flows the traffic of the capital— honking trolleys, (Below) The Imperial Palace, amid the Imperial Gardens, tinv tooting taxicahs. and wooden shoed pedestrians. surrounded by the Palace Moat. tS ■r-4 —1 ]W n nrli-l. villi pakMa nixl « ■ ' -- r.o.r.1- llii- |Macful liriili;c •rem ' . Pa$E«- KH The rooftops of Kaniakura as seen from the Temple of the Goddess of Compassion. Japan ' s architecture was based on wood until the earth- quakes of 1923, which threw a light upon the permanency of concrete, brick and stone. Originally the architecture ol Japan was based upon Chinese forms, modified by influences of Buddhism and Shintoism. Progressing with the centuries, the styles remained mostly in wood, the accent on simplicity, regularity and refinement. The architecture seldom approaches magnificence — except by lightness and airiness ot design, a tribute to architectural skill. Evolution of style came with contemporary architecture, after the Meiji Restoration (1868). Western influences became felt. Today many structures reveal lively modern- ism due to American influence, modified by national and classical characteristics. The Imperial Hotel was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and withstood the fierce earthquake in 1923. Fine examples of art combined with utility are the National Diet Building, National Museum and the Daiichi Sogo-Kan (First Mutual Life Insurance Building) — all in Tokyo. The architecture of Japan was based on wood and was The newer trend is in concrete and stone, modern forms noted for simplicity and regularity. that show American influence. . ii with millions •! people, ii must amuse them lest the) -ink. inio the dismal depths i despair. The man) theaters plaj b ilinguall) and -li « the imimIihih.ii- l the world. The) present plays and pageants, tome dating back thousands i years, -mum- a- modern .1- Broadway, I ' ' Movies, even inemaScope, abound along tin- main streets ■ ■1 lokyo. The legitimate theaters elbow theii .1 mi.. the -i cm- «iili mi less restraint. Vmong tin- favored -li  - are 1 1 1  . — • - presented b) the K.ilmki players. Plays in which all parts are played b) males .1 result I .1 law which forbade mm-!i to appeal on stages from 1629 until the 1111. 1. II. • ol lli - 1 1 i 1 I entury. There are three i pes K.ilmki plays Sewa-mono, based upon natural sorrow, I pain; tit - Jidai-mono, ulmli .in- based upon historical and 1 1 1« - Shosagoto, largel) based Left I poUe« ollic.-r Stops traffic wlii-n ill thi- | «- -. II.-- low : I l.il ral - an. I la i li DSC of BOOH -i u- I ' ractiiri- the -liiin. -- r niuht. upon puppet shows, having a slight plot and simple dialogue. The main part of Kabuki is made of descriptive dances and symbolic movements, all cemented together by orchestral music, or a chorus. Takarazuka, is also a Japanese form, only this is the opposite of the Kabuki. All parts are played, danced to and sung by females. They are celebrated as accomplished artists in the Asiatic countries and have gained fame in some European and North American centers of art. An important art form is painting — at which the Japa- nese excel. Their specialty is water colors which differ from the oils that the est so much prefers. Water colors that portray action rather than form — an apparent whimsical form, but one that underlies strength and beauty. n additional fare provided by the Japanese is the wide range ol foods, some elaborate in preparation and served ceremonially. Tempura, a dish of fried shrimp, goby, Milage, squid or fresh fish is a favorite. - are Kabayaki, which is broiled eel. and Sukiyaki. the compote of heel and vegetables cooked before the consumer ' s eyes. Okaribayaki is also called Japanese Cenghiskhan, and is essentially charcoal broiled beef, with oriental refinements. The potpourri of nationalities in Tokyo is served by an amazing number of ' national restaurant-. Restaurants dial cater especially to American-Europeans. Chinese, Ger- man, Hungarian. Thailand. India. Italian. Mexican. Mon- golian and Russian tastes! The arts and literature of the Japanese are not confined to plays and food, although some persons would consider Su hi. a raw-fish and vinegared-rice concoction decorated with bits ol naturally colored vegetables, a form of art, or perhaps a sort of edible poetry! The fashions of East and West pass at close quarters, each intent upon their own mission. Mama-san, with obi and umhrella is stvlized. r -ik, V y Japan ' s lithesome, linear art is typified by this figure from a woodblock by the 18th Century artist Harunobu n insight t tin- .hi. literature and iuliui.il forma of the Japanese Menu in part from the educational system ol the country. iili tin- introduction ol Buddhism and Chiro civilization, tin- first problems ol education came to the fore, In the 6th Century, education was limited to the aristocrats, not to |h- li.ul b) the masses until the Htli enlury. In 701, the l.nlio Cede w.i- placed in effect, which established .1 system ol colleges and schools throughout tlx- country. Prioi to Woilil W .11 II tin- system consisted ol m yean oi corapulsor) p rimar] school, followed b) five yean ol middle school and three yean ol Ih Ii school. Three -.u ! college was then available. ' oeducation wa fined to the pi mi. 11 grades. Postwar, .1 | oh ol -i yean ol primar) and three yean ol Lowi S ,.l.i! School were both compulsor) and in.iiioii.il. Followed bj three yean ol I ppei Secondary school, not necessaril) co-ed, which could l - pari 01 lull time. College 1- now foui -.u« ol graduate school 01 work .ii .hi institute ol research. I In- nature ol Japanese -1 1 ipl 1- such that it ia artistic and gives .1 natural training i« students who pursue art in it- various forms. I In- seemingl) Hight-fancj characten are products oi intense practice and arduous w« ik on the part ol tin- students. Forces of YooBg l.i 1 ■ ii. Left: suspicious and almost ii 11I Vic nil I girl. Below, ■ trio of boys out of m-IiooI i-I.i «- roOBM, hound for .iiiu—. The humanities and appreciation of beauty are functions til the close relationship between the Buddhisl and Shinto faiths and the formal schooling l the Japanese. The original religion ol the Japanese was Shinto, a de- velopment of hero and ancestor worship, with a background of nature worship. Buddhism was brought from China ami was intermingled with Shintoism lor centuries. Buddhism has a base upon the principle ol taith in the Three Treasure-: The perfect Person (Buddha), the Truth (Dharma), and the Community (Sangha). Todav there are manv forms ot Shintoism, Buddhism anil the admixture of Catholic and Protestant faiths to enlighten the Japanese, some ol whom follow several religions simultaneously. Literature was a child of the religious injections into the Japanese people. The forms are varied, from poets, who hold a major place in the hearts of Japanese, via their kyoka, or comic poem-, ot the haiku, a poem oi syllables in a certain mathematical proportion. Joruri is a dramatic ballad, sung in chanted. Dramas found a ready audience, but gave way to no els and romances. The styles of French and German literary giants were copied and were found fashion- able. The trend of modern literature has gone through rapid changes, inspired by the growth of journalism, and the literary production today caters to the masses with amusing historical stories written from the modern stand- point in a popular and easy style. Right : Incense, praver sticks may be had from a priest. Below : Interior, Shinto Temple at Hakone. Shintoism is based upon hero and an- cestor worship with a background of nature worship. U , , im ,l ,„ i great city ia t be f n..l in „ office building, its ground flooi l v t«-«l i • ' pUte wiil uniformed elevatoi lUrlera and opera- ,. rtyle ihoH travel bureaus, . Ii ftbopa .i l ' ill ' ' 1 lionai • be iquare from station ii such .. building. oMible lo step into tl - rouline work-a-day •! the I,,,. tries and clerks, by stopping foi ■ bil i the m % shop bad an area set Miae foi on-lhe- i m drinken and busmen gossip. Hi - ,11 Mature ■■! il people  .i- graphically deai lea table ly k « - higli, small chairs and dishes. Pastries, cookies and dainty luncheon ' dishes were there and .limk were t l - bad, tea, excellent . il - - and sweet .limk- i . the burden I the day the equivalent ■■! the American (fee-break. 1 elarirs gossiped rd and acted out portions ol theii daily routine. Mthougfa the language  .i Japai ■. there was great bum i wat hing, i i tl - actions were unmistakably tho I the I • . I the appreciative Ah, so ' s , i the girls proved thai itu particulai •. ! Friday bad scored one on bei master. % Left : Tokyo Street scene, at Y an l (Jinza Avenues. Below : Nar- row streets are roofed, brightly lit shops front each other. Proclaim special events ! Banners float from paper balloons, are an- chored to shops ami stores Madi- son Avenue, NYC ?? Left : Market worker takes ten. Below : The staple of the Japanese table, fish, is shown being readied for the householder ' s culinary touch. Matsuya Department Store in Tokyo, is large aud modern. Page 95 t From the air Japan is unveiled as a land of grandeur and serenity. Here, four Furies bring laurels of white vapor to crown A • maiestic Mount Fuji, symbol of grace and peace. to-tail, i -triii;: I Sjix-Imi Imi.iI- llU . .lr« ;i flout. Sasebo !asebo, the main port for the Navy during the Korean con- flict, today retains its importance as host to visiting naval vessels. Ships seek shelter in the bay that is cupped by a sea valley and surrounded on three sides by sharp hills and misty mountains. Historically, Sasebo has served as a catchbasin for the overflow of commerce from the industries of Nagasaki and the encompassing manufacturing complex. The city itself is small, its growth recent and obviously tailored to the needs and desires of service personnel. It is beyond the city limits that the unique features of the area are found. Nearby are the Takashima pearl fields, largest in Japan. Here the long and painstaking process of culturing pearls is conducted. Three years are needed from the time the tiny irritant is inserted into the oyster to the creation of a finished pearl. Fifteen miles south of Sasebo, in Arita, is the Fukagawa Porcelain Company Factory, one of Japan ' s largest producers of handpainted chinaware. The prime ingredient is human labor, a strange sight to many in the day of the machine. Liberty-hounds, strolling a Sasebo street. Page 99 nrkiT«. raiiirini: ill age from In to 80, -it side b side al the mum table, painting but ■ single stroke on each pieee l china. I !• • attitude of appar enl contentment among the workers ii ;• puzzle i tin westerner, w n notes the obviousli limited | r  - spects for zdvancementi On :i hilltop. ■ -| iri- of Ii r i-l iallil . Molded ili-ln- arc dipped and I ii n I - • !■ ;i n« l. LOO Backside and Frontside, Mama-san is busy. China is deftlv di ei rated by hand. A belle with balance. Page 101 1 .,w 1 It W .it« r W In • P broaghl l-t pri «- in lit I •mtoiuI I Lark ami wliiti- o.iit.-t Jo N . K. Harri-oii. | ' | 2 ..f • . ' MffaJM I ■ Saaebo | n-.iir m.irki t. Ui lil I a-liioii -ho pi-. — lit- llif latr-t ill Li mono- for mil.nU — . 1 1 1 - 1 4 ft i Ik.v. Sam n for a roiij. of |mi orpliaii- | ' ll. II Mill. I. |-..ll|.|. _ !!• - Mi ■ •! ih. I .ok .illi - of iikuok.i. K u-liu - riljr, i -«r Ml. i The Hancock in Sasebo Harbor is seen from the Captain ' s gig. Surrounded by Kyushu ' s green hills, Sasebo is major Naval base and home to 200,000 Japanese. Sasebo is just a step away from rural Japan. (Left) A Japanese back yard. (Right) Threshing wheat. vZ Mr « - Page 103 K o b e I In- Imposing -iriH-tur. ..I KobeV n % il II II dominate! lli. r l . A toe-print on Honshu ' s southeastern edge i- filled bj the Bay, and ia held in bounds b) mountains. •i.l  -.ik.i dominate this particulai basin. Kow iili Yokohama in importance i- an | -ii port 1 I Oriental city. The commercial district infests the i i. h U- the slopes thai lead to the quiet I the moui prinkled with k--hI.-mh.iI areas. n -Ik | ' | ■ in Kobe i- Motomachi-dori, narrow and rd with human ti I ■ ■ • n ttomobiles un ilii— -in- -i. not even bicycles. n| jinrikshaa and pedestrians ■ In- maze ol humanity. n International Port M . k.. foreign population and a definite I flavor. Governmental -ill. iii--. anii privati i man) nali the ethnic | ' i| uin thai i- Kobe, 104 Operation pin-wheel helps ease the earrier into the harbor. Kobe harbor, the largest shipping center in Japan. t ? - I m iti «- • ( lb ' K-.t- I urLi-h Kath « •m|Mti« l to rnj th . l«-a-«ir« of a bot- Nalh and a hand to inuli Haix-ork Ih. .I «-L at brraiinr a ihrMing nurli I j.L r - —  .n :l . Ilinmrl ar- ri «I -nijihu itiner- ant anx-rrhant •tf-llinjE n lKV-itahlr — ttif-nir B -l«.. anH — • I 2| a| ' | -ar«l. - (Ab Y ) Part of the tun of shopping in laoan is haggling  v«f | rkr. Har- gtatatwg MwtkuAi lw c ma lo tin- oxyi stalk How mnoh VON -i|H «k ' . ' ' a « -ll known | lir;«M- to sailors. 1 .-IV Ono for each shoo is ra rising it too tar. 107 n rumple of tin- ornate detail of the classic Japanese .11 rliili l iin i llii- pit« ' Mii% In trmplr grounds nl Nam. 1 r . x . H 1 1 1 i_- rirru- art ii| l. .1 ri .r-iil« in Osaka. In the background ,.,,, |„. „., ,, ||„. ( .,„,,,„. u..,k.i Castle. Vara i- the doom ni ni.i 11 n tern plea. Pictured li«-r - i the frmil gate nf I In- fumon- Iml.ii-ji llinlil lii-t lini|ilr. 1D fiiriniT li.i n I - 1 ilt ■ v - hi- riiT |ialil . m-ii-iil mrl li.nl- of liiiiiinu an- -till ill u- - ill rural Ja| an. 112 be, is the one of five such clocks in the world. A breathtaking sight in Kobe, is the famous flower clock, Page- I I . ' J Ikhi I In- Knk -lir.i garden in K i i- general! i rr- .-.ir.l.il « ilia- Inn -I iii thai | art nf tin- cuiinlrx. ItrluM The dense forest Borering ili - l • j «•- if Kyoto ' f Mount ra-lii- ama arc |in—iT • ! a- a national BCCnic jiark. I I t (Above) The beautiful cathedral of Higashi Hongaii-ji. the head temple of the Shinto sect of Otaui is famous for its architecture. (Below) Katsura Detached Palace. Page 115 Kyoto Sanjn— unp-n-ili . l« «-- t«-«l in Kyoto i- :i  rr f.imnn- temple Containing I.OOI ima i- of the (hmIiIi- — f Mi-m. Kuril image li.i- Id hand , Bekm IN II Shrine, l.uili t commemorate the Below llaiko daneen f Gloa. Gloa, known M the ga) I.Mlllili imm ■ r-.irv ..f KvotO ! founding. « |ll;i r I .■ i-. i- all inl.rlai Mini ill ri-nlrr. I 16 Iwakuni and Hiroshima Peace Hall, a memorial, and crypt of the victims of the atomic war. Soulh of Honshu, facing the Inland Sea. are the fabled cities of Yamaguchi, Hiroshima and Ikayama, connected by a neck- lace of railroads running through city-villages and minor ports such as Hikari, Yanai. Kure. Iwakuni and Tomo. Hiroshima is a name still echo- ing in the canyon of history. Site of the first atom bomb explo- sion, it has risen out of the black- ened and scarred ruins to its former position as a major port and manufacturing center, inject- ing the plasma of life into the towns around it. There are two outstanding monu- ments in Hiroshima: the Industry Promotion Hall, which was the only concrete building left stand- ing after the fateful blast on August 6. 1945; and Peace Hall, where the remains of 64.000 victims of the explosion are buried. The most important festival now observed in Hiroshima is the an- nual Peace Festival. held on the anniversary of the A-blast. The commemoration serves to honor the dead and as an expression of hope that such a weapon will not again be used by man on man. Iwakuni and Kure face each oilier across a bay that carves its way inland to lap at Hiroshima ' s feet. Like two Pekingese watch- dogs, they languidly inspect the in-and-out traffic of Hiroshima, earning as a reward an overflow of that city ' s commerce. Rf5 ■ md I noted f-T Kintai-baahi bridge, 1 1 ■ • - I el it S According to legend. ili - - who the bridge Kill I - blessed wriUi many, man) children. During World W ■ II the iIm the home bote f i the Japanese wicide p l anes , th K ■ to lu.ik.iirn i- Miyajima Shrine Island™ where lodaj agrlc«« ceremonies ol - .■ r«- practiced, unchai hj the yi ! I VI - ■ kaku build- ing, ,,( faith .mil • fi.r ilir foflowei 51 i.ii-rn and olhi inn Portion!  f ihr i.-ni|.|r. atr built ,, rr w.iirr and i li •- major torii (gateway) •ni|.|rlrl n| , ( r u.itrr lil ,il Inu ! navigable l «l f lo Honshu, Kyuahu and Shikoku pi) ilinr (r..m the I Tit.in,! 5et to points the world mb from which moat f the be bordering prot deneeli I have played .in important part in history Hen re silhouetted bj sea ami -k Bare ravished formidable granite blades, Ulhough wine ialeta are mere t ' k-. otheri provide living space foi thousands I people, meagei |Mttch of ground it transformed into .1 neatl) terraced, null, uloual) ' ared foi garden. Shikoku [aland bai .1 unique geographical position, li i- sheltered in the nniili b) Honshu .mil i borne in .1 mum- ol Kyuahu, The Inlai eparatea it from both these ialandi and to 1 1  - «•-■ - 1 ii ' in I ' m ill- Ocean, and the warmth f the Japaneae current. Oranges are cultivated on Shikoku; .il- producei cotton, tiaaue paper and patent medicines. From ita mina come copper, i feed the industrial appetite of .1 chronicall)  -.ik national economj up itone  iili which i build Winn the rocki are until fur building and the land ii un6l foi 1 rope, not .ill ii loot salt 1- produced from -.1I1 beds and coral ware 1- manufactured, .1- m I talau .mil Sukumo Shikoku hai temple and shrines, museums and galleries and lea bouses, where the natives lit, card-playing foi boun on end, laugh ing and joking Tntj take lea-and-rice from tall, rone iha| ed, netware cupa, eating «iili chopsticks and inhaling theii portions w 1 1 Ii .f until ' leanei enthusiasm different Japan comes to focus in the north, in the island uliiih includes Hokkaido. The island ' s southern capes are leas than I lit 10° of longitude from the Asiatic Main, from Vladivostok. I SSR. The Kurile Islands swing southward from Kamchatka Peninsula real estate, close to Hokkaido ' s northern fringe. A minority of aborigines, the Ainus. reside on Hokkaido. They are a race that has no affinity to the Japanese, and they are physically different. Thev have features of Mongols. Siberians and of the Eskimos of the far northern reaches. They are a people who arrived before the ancestors of the Japanese, from the belligerent, unyielding north. Abundant black hair, luxuriant mustaches and long beards are characteristic of the males. Tattooed lips mark the females. Agriculture is the leading industry of Hokkaido. Fruits, grains and vegetables to add to the meager victuals of the country come forth from the earth in season. Forestry is of importance. Hokkaido being the richest timber area of Japan. Stock farms prosper due to grazing and pasture lands. Minerals are mined, coal being the most important, and from the treasury of the sea. the fishing industry draws its wealth. An added gift is the winter season. Though cold, it serves as a winter resort for the sports-minded. The mountain slopes are covered equally well by snow and skiers. Nature ' s eifts to Japan are not creat. but it is of interest to note that the electric power is a gift of mountain streams and rivers. The waters are harnessed to hydroelectric plants, producing some sixty percent of the electric power. Thermal generation, coal, oil and other heat-producers, account for the balance of electricity. The Japanese have few secrets. Religious ceremonies are usually open and public, with reservations as to private weddings and funerals. They are loyal to their country and to its customs and traditions. el. they accept changes and move with the changing times. They find time for quiet rest, for contemplation. They enjoy a joke and laugh a lot. They honor their ancestors. They approve of a winner, no matter what the contest. As baseball fans, they cheer their heroes, and give vent to their passions against umpires. They arc discreet and polite, yet traces of the ancient system of castes show. The complex society of Samurai, nobles, peasants, merchants and military classes has been modified by laws of suf- fcrage. but there are still half a dozen ways to greet people, each case dependent upon the relative social position of the people involved. Standing at a crossroad, looking Westward. They are hopeful. Good friends are to be found here, valuable allies. Page 119 Poshed off tin- crowded land. Hong K« n ' - j r lake t r I « - iraler. HONG KONG I ' a r I2  Hong Kong, high point of the Western Pacific cruise, represents many things — contact with the mainland of Asia, the proximity of Co mmunist held territory, and a cosmopolitan Oriental city tinged with a European accent. It is an area of contrasts. Gentlemen drink Scotch or sip gin-and-quinine at the Hong Kong Cricket Club, while behind them bright red rickshas jog along. The extreme wealth of the few is countered by a poverty which sometimes sinks below the level necessary to sustain life. Both modern Western architecture and ancient Chinese ostentation are in evidence. Here one encounters high finance and business carried on as in feudal times, with families selling hand manufactures from a shop which doubles as their home. And overlooking this bizarre scene from beyond the mountains to the west is an entirely different way of life, a life which a million and a half refugees have forsaken for the freedom to be found in Hong Kong. The history of the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong covers slightly more than one century. It was a barren rock 112 years ago when it was ceded by the Chinese to Great Britain. It commands a strategic position astride the principal sea and air routes of the Far East and throughout its history has played a significant part in commerce between the East and West, and in bringing the two worlds together. Originally Hong Kong — in Chinese it means Fragrant Harbor — was the name of the island on which the city of Victoria stands. Today the name Hong Kong includes the whole British Colony; the 32 square mile Hong Kong Island, the ceded 3l o square mile territory of Kowloon, the New Territories which consist of the mountainous peninsula of Kowloon and Stonecutter ' s Island, and 355 square miles of islands leased from China on July 1, 1898 for a period of 99 years. The total area of the Colony is roughly 391 square miles, a large propor- tion of which is unproductive hillside. Hong Kong I sland is eleven miles long from east to west, and varies in width from two to five miles. It rises sharply from the northern shore to a range of treeless hills of volcanic rock whose highest — continued on page 124 Hong Kong ' s Flatiron Building puts New York ' s to shame. Page 121 i i ! «£ linn k ' .n liberty: ifter i l n trait, tin- lir-i lil «ri imrti streams ashore. Page 1J2 ' !,ii 1 !| « I3EI II f (Left) Free ferry to Fenwick Pier Mas a welcome sight. (Above) Fleet land- ing, Fenwick Street Pier. (Right) Walla- wallas Mere Hong Kong liberty launches. (Below) Shoj) lined streets await our arrival. ■.tintnil from «;:. ' • 121 point i- the I ' xc foot Victoria Peak, neat the western end. Be tw ee n these lull- and the harboi lies ili - it i Victoria. I In- oldei part •! the urban area «• - built along the steep hillside i i hundreds i yards, in narrow stepped streets and terraces. The modern town stands mostly on a nine mile strip «.t reclaimed land thai averages :2 m i i,, iihi yards in width .Hid extends along the southern shore I 1 1 « - harboi from Sulphus hannel to I lyemum Va . Victoria, ili - capital city, is il - financial oentei i il - Fai Dow n town hums with tin- activitj i new construction, .1- department stores, banks, and many, man) modern apart- ment buildings rise to take theii places alongside tin- prewar structures. Ilu- streets bustle with the trafE t humanity. The businessmen «li about theii tasks in precise Western dress oi tin- shorts and knee socks i British origin contrast sharpl] with ilu- bagg) suited laborers. n lent women bundled in black, delicate Eurasian girls in clinging sheaths I -ilk. I ' olitiiiiiii an- immuculuU l tin—- «••«. Pag lii4 split from hem to thigh, are part of the street scene. So are the swarms of unkempt urchins who beg for food or money in an effort to extend life for one more day. picturesque tramway, reminiscent of the cable car oi San Francisco, provides transportation to Victoria Peak. The steep ride is made more thrilling by the magnificent view, familiar as as favorite locale for American movie films. From the summit most of the Colony is exposed to view. To the north the mountains of Red China rise majestic and peaceful, clouds gently wrapped about their shoulders. Below can be seen the harbor, its surface agitated by the junks and sampan that drift or crawl over the face of the waterfront in searches that seem to have no beginning, no end. no meaning. Towards the south, looking past the occasional alabaster apartment buildings which dot the green hillside, lies Repulse Bay. Warm, green waters and the white crescent beach make this a favorite place to while away the hot summer days. — continued on page 127 St. John ' s Anglican Cathedral. (Above) Victoria Peak Tram. (Below) Clothes were favorite purchase. (Above) Pretty girl runs from photogra- pher. ( Below ) Where are all the people? Page 125 Sidewalk ■crabbing proridea r.li.f fn.„, hem and dirt Bering i- « ' ■ ■  ■ ' ■ r r J in awW «■ • I I kbore Street pl nronnd- Baton Vegetable market Seareitj of liTtog and worklug •pace !• dtjr problem. w fi : Rocked by indifferent waters, C B 1381 is home. Basket prowed boats are shelter for entire families. — continued from page 125 Farther around the island towards the sea lies the fishing village of Aberdeen. Here most of the population lives afloat, on the junks and sampans that are their homes and places of business. At Aberdeen are families that are born, are reared, marry and die on these small cralt. Here is a sampling of pathetic poverty, a life that clutches man in a gnarled hand and squeezes the good and the bad into a pulp that quivers, a pulp that is cold by night and hot by day, a human jelly that has no mold. The city of Hong Kong is notable for its lack of a large middle class. At the other extreme from the poverty found in Aberdeen is the wealth as displayed in Tiger Balm Gardens. The gardens were built by a Chinese philan- thropist, Aw Boon Haw, who made his fortune selling a panacea, Tiger Balm. Tiger Balm Gardens feature statues representing figures in historical events, Chinese folk tales, and Buddhist stories. The statues exhort people to do good, be sincere, and be loyal to one ' s parents and country. Tiger Pagoda is the most famous of the gardens ' structures. It is a glistening cake decoration that spears to a height of 165 feet, carrying six layers with turned-up roof corners. A trip to Hong Kong is synonymous with a shopping spree. The combination of a duty free port and low cost labor pro- duces bargains unmatched anywhere in the world. Tricked by personal vanities, clothes happy style seekers are drawn into tailor shops featuring the finest tweeds, flannels and worsted. Much time and Hong Kong Dollars are spent on the plumage that makes peacocks out of pigeons, and on imported presents for those at home. — continued on page 133 Aberdeen ' s destitute huddle beneath scenic hills. Homes afloat a si«jht both picturesque and pathetic. % W T ' . -L- . - : T. ii iWl W v J M rt V Vl«i - Modern :i|i.iitiiiiiil-  nr i- tin- rrr rnil -Ii;i|miI Ix-.icli  f !!■ | ii l-i- H;i . Left IIk- beacn ■- ;i favorite raaorl f« f those m ho seek r«-lii-f from tin- Runmer i In-ill. Below The It.iv i- lined with fine iii lil dull , hotel , and honMi  f Ids ur.illliN . Now stamp the Lord ' s Prayer on a grain of rice... Dylan Thomas Vl ' i r Moored peaceful!} between ictoria and Ki  loon, tin- Hancock dominates (In- magnificent Muni: Kong Harbor. I « - 1 1 In i liill-iili- rciiii ni-cc hi ■I .iti I mnri-rii. ;i -in. ill li l;i-li -- nil in i|in -i I .1 |il.i mate. I In- dill- nf ii-lnriii form ;■ backdrop For I. l-lir. U _ ' nil. il till- Hong Kong • rlekel lllll. ISO , i Bl ••? i . 1 . , jt % +j (Above) The Tiger Pagoda towers over the gaudy Gardens of Tiger Balm. (Right) Below the gay roof of the Tiger King and the terraced huts of some of the refugee population, the eitv spreads out to the harbor. 2 feJni Construction is every ' where as modern apartment buildings rise to handle the overflow population. IIIUIUIUIUIUIIIIIIIIHIIIIIII- mill H Paae L31 |yi-fl small pagoda in I i ' rr Balm t rardens ri-«« |tuiiiII and gailj against the -lllllllll ' r -k . Beloffl colorful environ unlit i- -oiiirlimt— .1 ll [If.lll lll-l  f il large population in ■ small area. ' _ — continued from page 127 Between the island and the Kowloon Penin- sula lies Hong Kong Harbor, a natural and almost landlocked anchorage about 17 miles in area, varying in width from one to three miles. This harbor, lying midway between the main ports of Haipong in Indo-China and Shanghai at the mouth of the Yangtse River, has become the gateway to South China and one of the greatest seaports in the world. The town of Kowloon contains the colony ' s main industrial area, one of the two principal commercial dockyard wharves for ocean going ships, and a large residential suburb. Its population in 1941 threatened to overtake that of Victoria. The terminus of the Kowloon- Canton Railway, which connects with Canton and the network of Chinese railways, is at the southern tip of the peninsula. The Unicorn range of hills, even more precipitous though less high than those of the island, forms a barrier between Kowloon and the remainder of the Kowloon peninsula. — continued on page 134 (Above) Pool reflects splendor of Tiger Balm Garden. (Below) Tiger Pagoda ' s six stories rise 165 feet. ( Bight ) Dissatisfied customers surround Balm salesman. W • «U $ j I In- I ' . iiin-nla Until jiru iilnl a u i-linmr reJugS fnuii llu- lira! mi tin- KowloOB aide J 33 « evening • )• ml-, tin- -un -ink- behind Victoria Peak ami the lights oi the cirj irink and sparkle. In downtown Hong imnl. The ■ rowda thai jammed li hi have been replaced bj small iM ii| - ■ f pl rekers. There it ample nighl life to be found. In the -mall ban ami cabareti are the seafaring men I all nations, read) i wa salt) stories ovei theii limk-. lurants and ni lii clubs are available, and a desire ippetite f r fine I I i- magicallj transformed into reality. W ln-kril in the top i a modern building, a !• •• r i opened bj a white-uniformed boy, and you are gre et ed bj the beadwaiter. The gill atmosphere promptl) restores - I feelings. Most I the patrons are ' hinese, with a sail and peppei ol Europeans and Americans. Ordering drinks is an eaa) and pleasanl task. The dinnei menu includes cuisine from all nain.ii-. The -| i-ll is completed bj ■ sensuous creature who ii young and smooth skinned and who sings in a crystaline voice I the splendors, and of the tragedies I the Orient. The song, the view i the twinkling ■ ii at eventide weaves .1 spell thai catches ■ pari nf ilu- -mil forever. Left llonji Kong Harbor regatta features unusual racing yachts. Below Mother shops al the super market. • « Victoria — the many-splendored city twinkles an invitation to those aboard ship. Michele of Maxim ' s: Favorite of VF-143, Michele chooses VA-116 plane for pose. jfc PERSONNEL 1 1 Some say that a ship has a spirit which unites men gathered from far flung regions and welds them into a tea m which furnishes talent and energy to give life to the machine. Often a machine is demanding and tyrannical. The men must subordinate themselves to it through discipline. Their reward is mastery of the machine and of themselves. Their hands turn the valves, swab the decks and pound the typewriters. Their minds pilot the aircraft, plan and interpret, calculate and carry on the multitudinous other tasks comprising the work of a warship. Here are those men ,- here are their works. Page 1 37 COMMANDING OFFICER CI .n.rii.il. Junior, eighth captain f ihr I - ' b ) , wrU ., m ..f .. line o( lailori Navy in previous ■.•.n.i.iii.-ii- 1 he I rla Odend ' hal S , yd | - | the family ' i tea lradi the I nited Statee Naval rmhrr. 191 . = Odendnal wu | •(, I ' SS r« • . ..I latei ..I ..f Right made iti imi High) rtudenl al Penaacola in I. winning hi- wing the foflon pi, mben [...in ihr carrien . ihr prdude lo .• loui i dut) • ' - • ' Rrt in i duty, he •erved [ SS Helena and I SS Omaha, piloting urta i i prioi I.. Pearl ll.irl.... red witli |. - - patrol M|uadroa and latei with R M ri: i atalinaa to from I eland lo Ic eland. V portion i oi | m.l. altai l -.l i the I Ion . ■■ ■ the m I n ' - one f aptain Ion dut) he met Mi- . ..[ i arlow. Ireland « .-.f.litn.- befla ■ mil. wartime leadci f the ! ' • II. wnred f i ■ with Charge, 1 fen I nit, 1 r • i . i • . .t World Wai II ,| e I SS , the Office of tl - rtar ,,f ,, nmenl • •( , in I ' M I ih I SS Strait I. hit Mil •  ' i i ihr ' Senior he provi ..f profc . (,,r fourteen month ii, modem Naval warfare • .Mi.iii.l ..( ihr I hilii rll equippi • ' ' ; He raphy, model ,i he In- |.rmi rn. h i- met w iih ih. whi.h raonality; trademark of h P . 138 Captain Charles J. Odend ' hal, Jr. Commander Valentine G. Holzapfel 1 1 a i-s i« i.i EXECUTIVE OFFICER nmmander Valentine G. Holzapfel became the Executive Officer of the I SS II UNCOCK follow- ing his tour of duty as the Executive Officer of the Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Cali- fornia. A 1939 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, CDR Holzapfel ' s earliest sea duty was aboard the USS CHICAGO (CA-20). During this tour he saw action in the Battle of the Coral Sea, the capture of Guadalcanal and the first night battle of Savo Island — in which the CHICAGO was tor- pedoed. He was later ordered to flight training at New Orleans. He won his wings of gold in 1943 at Pensacola. As a pilot his career was studded with service in seaplane patrol squadrons. He was XO of VPB-74, CO of VPB-210 and concurrently Air Group Commander, Guantanamo (Cuba) Sector. As both a student and staff member, a period of time was spent at the Naval War College, followed by three years duty with X-l. Operational Develop- ment Force (a group devoted to the development of anti-submarine warfare weapons and tactics). A duty assignment as Senior Aviation Instructor at the General Line School. Monterey, California pre- ceded his assignment as Senior Naval Officer and Director of Traffic, 1503 Air Transport Wing, MATS, in Tokyo, and Chief of Staff for the Commander Naval Air Bases, 11th Naval District. CDR Holzapfel and his wife. Gay. have four children: Carol. 14; Jon, 12; George, 6; and James. 4. The Commander, a New Jerseyite by birth, and his family make their home to suit their Navy assignments. Pago 139 jk ' - ik ' I Rear Admiral HERBERT D. RILEY Commander Carrier Division One C M C A R D I V N E  r i ( . i . 1 . -iiK.r.n. iiMi MllilMiM hi. r ..i Stafl Vuiiv I K) Page I H CO UUHVSEVEN WAFI 0FP1CEES, LCD1 I .« O LCD W JL FtaA ,CDH R.A. 9w«£ CAW FJB.MU .., RADM J.M. -, ( ..U ,|.n. ,„„„,. .,,. LCDH J.W.K. CM - « Maraud. - - ■ , , i , , v. .1...., . I li.n. . r.,,l„.„, jr.. LCDH LI. NV.i..l.-k. .1 ILE, Dufa II JG wMLStarftt, K.I . Si. niuml. I J. I rank. Jr., 1.1 J . W.K. H.m.TN COMCARDIVSEVEN . «.mi IRDIVS1 VENSTAFFi I n.iit Ron ; VI. J ' Iiii-hi. Ill . People I ( ' irk. i . Brady, l it. Sautb, ill • 3I ,„..ii-. II . Mel i-lil. ii. n I • Roberta, I ' MH.um n. Mi-I- ,il, k.. i ' Booag i • r.l.-ii. r.O. BaTWOod, (.. K;il . J. K..HI ir. J. I . Swart J- • Roberta) M 1 • Dlekey, N. I . w ,it..n. Back Bon | i ' • Patrick, i l . Morrow, h. I , ..,,. i ' . i Shoreri K.I. i. . l . . Batoa, J. J. Kiml.r.ll. R. M- MH.uin-. I M. M.il.ni. 1 2 ( Above) COMCARDIV- SEVEN Staff brass wrestle with the daily air plan. (Right) The Flagship, seen from astern, leaves a broad wake of ebullient water as she steams across the Pacific. (Below) Flag quartermaster of the watch keeps track of PIM. Executive Officer I Ik w.uli-- ilirint ' ii paper KXK4XTIVE STAFF OFFICERS: Froat Row ; LT(JG U.I . Wanaee, II K.P. 1 bit, DH I .«.. Bnm, IK . II r...|um. i lit I s I |{. |l,,,lm.r. Back Row : ( WO  .1 . | ,!„,,,•. | s |. . -,._.„, r.  WO It. M. ml. •nliiill. I ' agp I I t Admin Office, a cave where work never ends. In Captain ' s Office, papers are in quintuplicate. MAA: Front Row; J.K. Masters, K.L. Grooms, S.G. Thacker, A.R. Palm, H.L. Bayles, E. Molnar, J. Ward, W. A. Fos- ter, E.J. Repovich. Back Row ; R.E. Nye, H.H. Slife, R.R. Strange, K.J. Jenest, B.J. Weaver, C.C. Temple, C.L. Alexa, C.C. Pick. Page I 15 Typewriters, Tapes and Tomes. The rmpirc f papei v ik required l t ili - ihip ' t M (r. ' in. tlini- ni.iili ■ ' ' ihr .lmini-lrali r Ofl V ' • ll.i| a|.(rl. |) . -.Mr f..r a boat of i it ii — i i the ipiritual 1 lo ihr keepii n ma-k- anil |wrf rrn« in mam I Inn- ■I legal |T. .1.1.1,1- .|. urll a to jilnin - . - which .iii.ii la ami rigbtaeetng loan f Vn.l. I ' ul.li. lafora the PlO ' ert pahum ' « ' ■ air ihr T -latum ami radio ment equipmeal in addition i keeping the taxpayer! m- fi rn nl nf (ii. impliahmenta. fri.m II - irreapondeni e i ou fter-hoon .!a--«-- ..r I hrl| - l in rate advancement throo If VOU haw all ihr ' -mail- ' ■■ be Lil in be need to advantage via Ii- booha if UC | ' i turr I k- ' • Prist Shop, i production Imr turn- out ma ar of printed matirr rrfM.ri-. inatroctiona, bolidai tneaua, forma finlahlr except ll ' « La« ami Or. In ., ■ main ed b) the Maatei at rm- Force, ma. I.- up f reeponaible pelt) ' i deparUnenl oJ the thin ami froni the Croup. M v ' the instrument through which ihip ' i regulationi • llir .lull ' I ir.l i||| ur ihr Executive Staff. Combined, thej wage the pet  j[ ..f .IrijiU. operationa ami organixatiou. I |i Printuhopman IMmrn laya out plate for r ep roduction. It.. ii. .in M ' - iiml extra ilnt candidate. Hiu-loll: K.I. Kay, I.J. M.niira. It. II. llitln.lil. I. It. Itr.lilll. I.I). i,k. (..II. IVlim. tt I It. Mi ||. Ii III. all. I I U . I ' ...|iiiii. II I.I ' , hirr. ( UK I .(.. Iturr.i-. Il.t . ( ..mini. .( . - imii,II mi. I . V. Martin. (..I . I loWCtU, I JL 1 kite. Kink !(.. . : II. I. O-I.nrn. M. Itallin. U.M. I i-ln r. I.W. Itlni-k. J.K. Il.rli.ik. r. N.S. l.j.ui... K.I. Hill. ll.J. Mi-I.nin-. I.I. Smith, It. I. J. int. ;_M.ir.l. I l.l . I i-li.r. I.l . It.nl. K.M. Moii .hi. I .11. Nan... I .1 . Ilinii|iliri. -. Il.l. Ilinl . I l . (Top) Legal Eagles (Bottom) Personnel Office (Top) Exams at E T. (Bottom) Printer at work. (Top) Father Paquin. (Bottom) PIO clan. X Division : Front Row ; J. T. Beck, T. G. Darden, J. A. Mayer, D. L. Mathley, L. M. Oakland, CWO C. E. Palmer, ENS L.B. Boehuer, H. E. Willett, H.M. Short, R.W. Hughes, R.L. Yinger. Back Row; J.I). MeMamis, B.G. Davis, L.G. Christianson, L. E. Burgett, D. G. Gardner, F.J. Merkle, L.G. Smith, E.V. Seasholes, W.L. Watson, L. F. Gihhons, K.J. Jeusvold. Page 147 P-ar i  :; Operations is information. Information that is collected by visual and electronic media, photographs, operation orders and plans; information evaluated by photo interpreters, aerologists, combat weapons specialists and intelligence experts; information that is translated into orders and recommendations; information disseminated to those who are responsible for action. Operations is information- the basis for command decision. Page I 19 I In- scope ji..-k. - if ueii ler control approach bevc an Iniportenl j« l . OPERATIONS OFFICER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICERS OPERATIONS DEPT. OFFICERS : I ir-i l{..« ; Kepoleoa Striken II JG  ,|. VII. n. Jr.. I I U.K. Eteyeee, LI KM. SaOhraa, M Dfl WA. Bertlg, l l J.l . BoweU, I I «..l . Bekle, I I M. ( lark.. I I. K.J. Selmlte, II Kl. Boyle. Beat Roe : l l l . I . ll. M.mv.m. I NS D. II. PeeJeoo, BN9 W.C Slay, I NS J. v. Dereaae, I I l . P.J. I u-i.-k. I I l - «■- K.im-i.i.l. | j.K. KLiii.Iii. | J.I), li i, iu. I I |«. |. ll. Lemon, ENS I ' .l . Bert. w J. . Webster. w bile aircraft are in flight, when- ever the ship is at sea, the lar seeing eyes of the Hancock are those of 01 Division. From their vantage points on the superstructure the look- outs scan the sea and sky. behind the consoles and repeater ' scopes of the radars the scan and search reaches over the miles. The Division Officer, LT M. Clarke and the bos of CICs maze. LCDR W. S. Hertig. spark their men to round the clock watchfulness. Control of aircraft after launching is a vital job of the division. The lair of ( Combat Information Center is flexed with action as plotting boards develop crayoned patterns that tell a tale of the flight of men, of control and of conquering. OI ' s radars warn of approaching aircraft. They provide the stop and go signs lor air traffic. They are a beacon in darkness and bad weather. It is the steady voice of the air con- troller that talks pilots aboard, safely, when the nerve punishing operations stumble on nature ' s blocks. All day. all night, the 20-20 eyes of 01 stare blinklessly, alert for the enemy — to give him away, blasting him from the skies, sinking him beneath the sea. And also being the light hand of fate that reaches across the miles and returns pilots and planes to the haven of home. OI DIVISION: Front Row; C.E. Fifer, LT (JG) G. Ram- stead. LT R.M. Sullivan. LT G.F. Bakle, LCDR W.S. Her- tig, LT M. Clarke, LT R.J. Sehulte, LT (JG) J.H. Lawson, T.W. Waldon. Middle Row; W. J. Dorritv, F. E. Greene, W.M. Morris, ' H.L. Early, C.W. Norton. B. M. Hanson. E. C. Oedewaldt. H.F. Wallace, R.A. Putnam, R. L. Slack, J. J. Downing. Back Row; K.W. Gemsheim, R.K. Sterner, R.A. Bulford, D. K. Currie, H. T. Miller, R. E. Ator, J. L. Ball, M.G. Otis, Jr. Page 151 t ml .it I nformiitioii ( i-iilcr act- .1- llii- era ( t !■ - Hancock. til |i| | |n : I r..„t l ,,« ; II. I . Mill. r. I  . K. ( urric J. I . Hull. W.I. I ..rrit . II ML lark.-. I 1 K.J. «-luilt. •. J.J. I binning, t W . Norton. II. I. Karlv, K.W. ( .. m-li. •im. Middle Ron : J.K. (ainin. .l. Ihm-oii. K.J. Kiagi I ' .V (crti-lli. H.t . J i-.li. i-. J.N. William-. I.W. Hid. I. I . . McKac M.I. .icliw.ll. Hack Bow | D.J. n.-IiiicII. I . I . « .ranain.  .l. Whit.. II. H..|.a.k. Il. . II.hmI. W.I. Dogger, J.M. w,,.-i«.,l.l. K. . Badaha, W.I. Kni-l.t. Pv 1 ' his man stands the loneliest watch of all. the scanning lookout. Ol DIVISION: Front Row; R.R. Nyfauad, K.K. Sterner. U.K. 1 allaee. K. V. Radford, 1.1 G.F. Bakle, LT(J€ G, Ramstend, CE Fifer, K.K. Ator. E.G. OodwaH, K. I . Campos. li«ltilo Kov : J. . Harpman. CD. Sherman. CF. tfoealey, W. . Liudholm. K.B. Wheeler. B.W. Dickey, W.D. Doetseh, W. . lonasket, D. L. Maeke. Baek Ko« j G. K. Norstrom. EX.. White. J.l . Brewer. W.W. Snarling, A.A. Chavez. .J. Batti-ta. S. Posey, 1 .K. Harrison, FJ. Collins, Dl DIVISION: Front Row; M.G. Oti . Jr.. W . M. Morris. K. V. Putnam. 1 l JG J. 11. Lawson, 1 . 1 . WaHon, KM. Hanson, K.K. Greene, K.I . Slack, K. Menig. Middle Roa ; C.B. Hodegson, C.E. Doss, W.H. Bailey, K.l . Bowser, C.l. Vtuip, K.M. Vlilt . W.l. Lincoln, B.W, Woods. Baek Roa ; V. French, J. 11. Vlleu, K.N. Stephens, M.P. Sheets, J. 11. Ua elett. J.K. Grooms, J. Folch, J.K. Johnson, w .c. Bopp, M.P. Johnson. DIVISION Uiiivt ii .Iiiihi.im working ■ rclai Below I NS Slai getting t ■ ■ • - mnL h.ii ' - tin- latest news limn all around the world? What- the weather ' in an. i- adjacent to u-. ' Dispatches tl mi ethei wings from ship tn ihip, from ship i shore, carrying messages thai form ll -rt-. 01 transfei a tingle man. 1 i Division excels al it- teletype machines, unrolling miles i -ll n ta|M-, lettered with print that -| «-l 1 ui directives and orders, a grandstand ■eat nil the ln-l«l i t action. 1 1 • - teletypes are one form ol l Divisions communications anothei ia the chattering ol code, the dit-dah ' s thai drum the -.u- I the radiomen. Encode, decode, tin- machines whin and clack unseen, known onl) l the results the) produce in the ( oding Room. Mail all! This is when the communicators ol I 1 .1 - • I Feakes OR Division reach oul t • • ever) man on the ship. The Post Office becomes the focal point foi all hands. It is jammed with mail, mail that disappears lulu eagei hands. On othei days the traffic reverses, as mail goes nil the ship, carrying mone) orders, souvenirs, and hundreds l pounds ol sugai i epoi i-. 1 l ' Division, the voice ami the big ear l the ship M ik- around tli - lurk. Radio and teletype watches have no end, onl) reliefs. Through tin- division we are n - -i ut l touch with tin- world, r friends oi families. UK DIVISION) I n.iil |{..w ; D.W. Ilrimnk. I . . M.I ..n.il,l. NX It. OgdeSft, xx. k. Robertson, l NS J.I  . l 1 1 . II K.K. Raynea, I I l . xx ..|. xll.n. xt. I. rssssciiJ. K.I- Deeclag, II. Mas. Middle Row; .1.1. Wibon, Ml. Black, xx. . Pahsd, J.xx . Bajsussoad, I. Ian. Jr. IM . Balrd, III. RawUnmn, . x . Maekey, K.l . Raaaage, J.C Pearee. Back Row? K.I. Peeaey, .11. i. illii. |.l. nn. |. xt. Newaosa, S.L. Usdenoa, Kl. Spaw, . xt, . il. xt. (iallrsiNs I .K. Mc.Naiiioo. Vv8 m (Above) When a Carrier on board Delivery plane lands that means mail eall soon. Pneumatic tubes speed messages to kev places. OR DIVISION: Front Row; E.E. Jarrett, D.C. Davis, ENS J.R. Blanche,! ENS W.C. Slav, W.H. Sorenson, R. McCowen, S.R. Shultz. Back Row; ( Above) Unloading the COD plane. (Below) G.F. Vargas, J.O. Daniels, L.J. Feiner, A.C. Price. G.R. Wilder, L.W. Reed. Postal Clerks pigeon hole the letters. •hi;: ilov.il lu ■Minir lii lilx — «-i - ti I i li«- arnilnjfv. OA DIVISION Aerolog) i- tl • e of predicting tin- (weather. : -.-.i in .1 carrier the weathei is in important factor. ■ I wrath - planet in the air end a ship n in even keel I ther i- essential. rybodj talk- aboal the weather, l m nobod) does .m - thinj: a|.«.iit il. Thai i- .1- true todaj .1- it «.i- 111 M.uk Twain ' s day. Utbough the men t the Hancock ' .-i«.|.._- Division can ' t change the weather, 1 1 •• - % can predict it with a surpris f accuracy. It erolog) predicU rpboon u within 21 boors, it 1- a g I l - i thai the Hancock won ' t I - around t see it. m«I it tli - ship must ! «• in ihi- rough-weather area because ' i operational uniimenti to know tin- weathei in advam-t- mi labed down. I In- lii tiling lei ri-itii-iuln-r in rclra-in a vii-nlhrr liallixm i« M ' iitiiall to let go f tin- lialloon. The Weathei Guessers, as the men t erolog) are called, take weathei observations ever) day. The) wnd theii findings t a large weathei information-collecting agencj called Weather Central. Weathei Central, n the basis i man) forecasts received, predicts the weathei foi large areas. Weather Balloons are released ever) da) from the lli hi deck. These balloons take temperatures, pres urea, and humidities I the uppei ail .1- high .1- Ioihmmi feet. Hie «iml 1- computed .it all altitudes. Tin- information assists a iators in theii nat igation. Like weathermen everywhere, the Hannah ' s Wrologists an- plagued b) tales I theii alleged inaccuracy. The men whose jobs are made safer, bet suae t .11 mate weathei fore- casting, kimvN better.  DIVISION] I r..nt B«W 1 I H. Baker, K.I. Muri-i-i. I . . I .inn lli r. K.I. I airl.r.illnr. II I. K. 1 Oohuwa, I. M.irin... M. Kaufman. M.I. .fi. M.I. llnl-.n. II. I.. Tawrfll olfosJ Mark H.-v.; (..(,. I jipl. . M.I. Shaffer, l.l ' . Warimii-r. Jr. BLS. Saaa, II. W..11. w.l. f eaver, J.W. Payae, JjC Spalding. $ ihifoL?( p I ' age I ' i V ' Above, code books and squawk boxes are OS tools, as important as the flag bags shown below. OS DIVISION isual signaling definitely is not a thing of the past; it is still a fast and efficient means of communications. Speed is one advantage, but more important are the ad- vantages of reliability and security. These are the truths which are by-laws of the signalmen, the skivvey wavers , who haunt the upper reaches of the ship ' s super- structure. On their weather swept plateau they man seven signal searchlights, and on the 07 level they man two twelve-inch mercury vapor lights which are used for long distance communications or under conditions of pool- visibility. Fluttering lines of color that have meaning are the flaghoists — also called upon as items for decoration at Happy Hours and for dress ship functions. For close range signaling, semaphore is used, not only for communica- tions, but for chit-chat and gossip between rival signal gangs on ships close aboard. Tools of the trade are not limited to flags and lights. There is Nancy gear, an infra-red device that adds security to light signals — but more important are the signalmen themselves, who man the bridge wings at all times. Back to the bulkhead, eyes to the sea is a working motto. The signal gang, under its Division Officer, Ensign Hart, is small in size, but it produces large results, efficiently. Signalmen take great pride in their work, and strive to be the best in the fleet in visual communications. V Flashing lights speed visual signaling. Front Row ; E. R. Hippert, G. D. Young, J. D. Inraan, B. Chaney, ENS P. E. Hart, R. S. O ' Brien, S. A. Anderson, D. G. Willams, J.T. Leavitt. Back Row; E.L. Wilson, E.M. Cummings, P.D. Partee, D.R. Merrifield, F.H. Nisbett, J.E. Barnhill, G.H. Campbell, D.R. Mason, D.E. Abies. OE DIVISION ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i iifiiiiiii nxv 1 ♦♦♦♦ r I 1 VS,. .-I.-. It..!: |dai .111.1 -■ one i..r conununications equipment are bj I 1 J - -r.it wick. Electronic krmwn a- iwi md their striki . hard working group who main- and ri-| air a host I In- i- all listed in their favorite l .nk. the Electronic pmenl allowance List, a tome ■ e over l.lKi itenu which night notorious l i iln-ir Idi i.iilar ..i itrange equipment and even - thai p. Ln inside the gear. IKl majoi units which • ! ' men service include lar systems, 17 radio trans- min 27 i.idai repeaters thai dispiaj radar pictures , and an assort- ment ol navigational aids known as l MJ V I ' W. RA ON, Yl II and I HF Homing II finding gear, fatho- meter, IFF, electroi luntermeasures equip- ■. radio photo and radio teletype, an ■ I a a-i cable - -t -m. If our r|i-« tronica edui ation stops abruptlj Ifam ' i I aw, the I I - are nil •• people to know. The) like- t explain electronics to me, and an- easily tricked into fixing I table radio-, and even a thn e d phonograpb espe iallj it il i« hi-fi. Imim- Chief Felts explaining the whj and wlu-rrfuiv ol a transmitter iuIm-. Kdow working on tin- roeelver lank. | l l |««|uN: I r..nl l(,.« : |l. . Urow n. w.i.-i.r. k.w. i.-ii-. w.i. Wall, w A Utcfal taker. J.n. kooiio-, t .1 . Vouiif(, J. E.O. liaiM-h. J.I). Morgan, Back How K.J. retry, U.K. Walter, l ..|. Imrnt, II. del V. Laadry, EM. Morris, J. Case, i . CoeJwna, I I JG PJ.Ganlak, i. . . J.I. Mavis, K.ll. Brows, V.J. Marin. Middle i  « i W.F, Wat , D.B. I li..rii|.-oii. K.I. If. .1.1. ill. K.ll. W iltrout. K.ll. Swain. W.(. Ji-nkiii-. . Matti i, (..II. irkhoiT. j. il. Braes, DJB. Sclmlta, K.D. w M.r. LL. Ru.-™. I. v. Uridyl- , XJLy.t. i Y ] High above the men who niaii the ship, above the ship itself wierd, grotesque, forms, slowly, con- stantly twisting, turning- the Ra- dar ' s Dance Macabre. hutterclickers and supersleuths as a team ke for an efficient OP Division working An Intelligence and the Photo Lab, the two unit i OP Division, wik band in hand processing information needed i i ili - deliver) pilol i .hi out In- mission. Through photo reconnaissance, intelligence data are obtained i n the strength and disposition l fleets, aircraft, shore batteries, and terrain I .i militarj i potentiall) military nature. Photograph) n I- I . . 1 1 1 1 « - action, scientific and historical events, and has unlimited .iln - in training and publi( relations. I In- Photo Lab, undei ilx - direction t W ' Riley, 1 .c-i- .1 . nu trained in photograph) and processing. Each man OP DIVISION: I r..m Bowi l.. I. Bepovieh, L. Hlaojom. K.lt. (Iiri-t.nwn. V.M. Hrarhum, V . H, Ssalth, I I K.H. if ._-« . . | n j. n. ..,,,,. wo k.(.. Kii.s. u. rdgpa, M.l . Mhiiik. n-liip. I .l . Wiley, J.l . Jerosaa, R.E. CaTeoder, l . Kin L ' . Back Row; j.lt. ll.ii-., ii. .i . M ,-.!.. w.l. Fletcher, l.li. Klaak, II. v. fcaadlar, i .l . Shafar, rr Qiilwlmnj. DJEL Baaaav, HI. .lt.-. w.i . Batch, P, rasaarhn. J.I. Bads. Vy . V T f Jrm f Iff ' ' v : ly 2 I? V ' ' nil;} ft Heavy concentration of enemv forces south of here can handle all photo jobs and cameras: Speed Graphics, view, identification. 16mm movie or aerial, and the contact and enlarging printers that are their tools. The true value of photography is in answering the why of accidents or bad landings, and the where of enemy positions or activities. The ship ' s Air Intelligence Center comes under the direc- tion of Air Intelligence Officer LT Hague and Division Officer ENS Devenne. The primary purpose of Air Intel- ligence is to supply the ship with the information needed to make command decisions. (Right) Miles of film record every landing. (Below) Map reading and cartography are prime requisites for the demanding business of Air Intelligence. I Although the airplane in the sky may look sleek and self-sufficient, it is as bound to the earth as an oak tree. So is the carrier plane bound to its ship. Even in the air, fuel is being consumed : the materials of which the craft is constructed are minutely wearing away the plane trails invisible roots called Need. When the aircraft returns to the ship, the fuel, which is of and from the earth, must be replaced. The aluminum, steel, plastic, rubber and other parts, which are of and from the earth, must be scrutinized and replaced if they are worn. For the plane to return again to the sky there must be a plan for its launching, its control while in the air, and its landing. To carry out its role as a weapon, the plane must be loaded with rockets, bombs, missiles and projectiles. The aircraft ' s invisible roots are in the Air Department. Page 163 { ■_ ' in. ii book nji tin- bri«lli« un I -liuttlr- f  r unwtlicr launcli. AIR OFFICER ( UK infn.1 It. I ' n-M-ott VI K III I ' MM Ml M OFFICERS I In, ill Huh ; UM (.11. McMurtrv, LCDS C. Wokm, C0H w.H. PlVMott, Ii lilt II. I. M.-li, rmott. M Dl . KaaAttUB, II ( .(.. Hrn.lv. Back How; LT t.H. W uglier, l l u.H. ..II...,!!,. i i i..i{. Carfaoa, w o J. . HonolL V KM. Looy, H.J. Beck. ! K.l Angle Alley, the domain of the Air Department. w W w f - Page 165 I -l 111. 111 ' ji i- tin- -i nal t liM-k lirakr-. Ihiring I— ntial  |m-i-iI in moving airiTiift mi ami IV elevaton lli lit n|H r.i 1 1 . 1 1 . pilot- depend mi i-u.il -ijjnul-. ilurin lli lit i |n ration- i- alwav- arliii ' M-il. DIVISION lift II Carbon, Flight Deck Officer, giuding an aJrerafl .lining r.-.n .r . II. low I rail.ir l ri% r | • 1 1 1 1 i Bg an l into iMi-itinn illiring a rr--|Kit for laiim-li. Pag.- I The rainbow color? of -1 Division. la - division of the Air E epartment. tells a vivid story and identities the men of the flight crew according to their jobs. Green - i re sported by drivers of - and white identifies elevator operators and telephone talkers. Red emphasizes the men of the Repair 8 crash crew, and tractor drivers. Flight deck directors and -potters command attention with bright yellow The flight deck crew is modern jazz, in color, as the crews zip about on their duties. Thev are responsible for the safe movement rcraft during launch and recovery, spot- ting and starting of the planes, and maintain- ing a ready deck for the mailplane. helo. or ■ - aire - . _ LT G. R. : - the spee - with the catapu. _ i -pot rin g exercise. launch  - _ - ad interval. The colore -ion men. zed look wd a satisfied = almost certainlv a flisht de - nan. VL DIVISION: Front Row: R. L. Beraier. A. X. Arnold. W.J. Sanders H. L. Hack. T.R. Snow. J.B. Heilman. C.R. Brown. G.R. Plants. L. L. Bowie . H. E. Lauve. Middle Row; P. Shaffer. C.J. Watson. D.G. Smith. J.D. Smith. J.T. Smith. RJ. Holter. J.V. Cason. LC Skirvin. W.J. Bell. Back Ron: L. K. Whitehead. R. Pullins. D. I. lr in. F. R. Rickard. W.W. Peake. RJ). Fusohino. HJL Mote. LJ_. Williams. ■P  v ' tl M t SK VI DIVISION: Knmt Row; V.F. Ward. B. Parks. T.H. Billing R. Stauson. J. Sehulnian. J.K. Kanberg. U.K. White. K.G. MeNeal. LI G. K. Carlsou. «0 K. M. long. G. M. Scott. K.W Hudson. G.H. Chester. F.J. Ulemaud, C. V. Shout. DlA. Dover, D.F. Deese. liddle Koh ; C.J. Heitstuman. W.J. Hathhoru. K.C. Williams. G.K. Flatus. P. Sanders. F.W. Tibbetts. F. L. Patrick. V W. Sehraer. K. I. VanGuerrin. A. S. Bowser, B. V. Weldon. B.C. ouug. .C illianis. J. I. Cason. CA. Potter, C.C White. BJJ. Leberg. R.F. Thoniasou. D. V. Carrington. R.S. Saez. J.F. Nikodyni. J. I . Herbert. D.N. Linden. C.C. Critiiu. J. DeMarco, P.R. Sanders. Back Ko : S.C. S tames. I . . uthals. C.W . Soarks. C.H. l rao . K.C. Stegall. F. L. Devilbliss. W.C. Zeiss, K. Hryecnko, T.F. Johusou. G T. 11m I nil. K.C. Hopkins. J. M. Brimhall. J.K. Thorn psou. Tim f ii WW t i r .i Pushing airplane on tin- Uiylit ilrck of n carrier i- lianl work. Hlui-liin- of -l Dilution lo it well. M ► plain— Inn i- to be loaded ami iiiiln.iiliil in a liurrx. N-l i- fi. ii ealled U|m ii for u -i- tu !■ - ' . I BC inr.ifl II. mi. I- V lllll ' Mill ir in I li-lit I l. ik ( antral iiiii-I know Uh i .n t local i ' oi «if i mi boa r d. 168 Touch and go. A thrilling maneuver, designed to test the pilot ' s skill. The plane approaches the carrier as in a normal landing. As soon as the landing gear hits the flight deck, the plane is airborne once more. V-2 DIVISION . tlin a U. iii-ln i rtail fur u ' r.il--lmi. No rOOUB for error in llii- Operation, Amidst  iil m, living splinters, the deep-throated propeller-driven aircraft and the tingling whine •! jets, V-2 l i i-i n labors t safel) launch, and be ship ' s striking powei ili - ail group aircraft. In operation, everj ihirt seconds an aircraft is uui l -il to the catapult, is grabbed bj men who crawl and rnll beneath the blasts ' l power .in l -u king intakes, and is tpped i - the deck, to be fired If. In L ' l  feet the raft m u in ISO kimi- in three seconds! ip, conies down. Pilots bring theii planes down tin- landing mirror glide path, to a quartet a i - oi planking and steel decking, across which are the evenlj spaced arresting wires. Massive energj absorbing hydraulic machines, manned bj V-2 men, bring ili - airplanes t smooth, controlled stops. Each 16 seconds anothei plane, anj thai irriei an launch, can be received. Ii trouble develops, ii lnii webbing can be rigged in three minutes, to safel) i .iii h a pilot who has no In . k . and land in rai atapults and arresting geai are the tools and trade f the division. Working on tin-  and on the stern, ihe) are nol separated. Theii efforts combine 1 1 K • - folded hands in prayer — holding the safetj ol the pilots. _• DIVISION! Ir.ini i{..« : (t.M. Florae, l.i. I ' a.i-. ri.li. m.ii. Rath, J. I:, keen, O. Floras, S. Estrada, OJI. Kennedy, l I in. w.i-n.r. KM. M.t rorey, i.l. Graea, m. Sharp, Jr.. U.K. MeCfaue, H.I. Hardin, 1. 1. RtgEn, R.G. Rlalr, .11. I. .ii. v. ii. Vaaderaer. Middle Rowj J.w . Rotta, K.I. MnBair. i.w. Seott, J. II. Rnaanfl. «.. . iranstrcssg, w.K. Davis, M u. CaRaway, KM. Israaa, Jr.. ii.ll. Walsh, JjG. Page, I. v. tbbott, F.O. Vawter, LSwanegan, IM . Kirk. R J. Harsh. Rack Row] I. Coaaaer, Jr.. I. I. Maxwell, «.J. Rosa, J.C Zsaadara, Jr.. C.P. (Sondes , II. Lemii-ux, K.I. K.-i . J. RlMadwi, Jr.. K.ll. «.rax. |l.(.. « jinlr. II. M.J. W . 1.. r. III. . a%. r. ITU _r Preparing to launch the AJ. a multi-engined aircraft. The Hancock ' s slingshot is loaded and ready to fire. LTJG R.P. Bradley being congratulated by V-2 Arresting (iear- meii on the occasion of the 14.000th land- ing on the Han- I cock. The cake was good too. V2 DIVISION: Front Row; D.B. Hershberger, L. Callaway, V. A. Gwin, E. C. Smith. CW02 J. A. Morrell, J. G. Raymond, V. B. Gallamore, G. C. Vance, C. E. Watkins, H.J. Smith. Middle Row; K. Moody, E.M. Jackson, G.L. Tabbert, D.C. Jones, D.G. Nielson, A.L. Moeller, P. Kargakos, L. Hunt, H.R. Pouncey, D.J. Dauer. Back Row; G. F. Mauldin, H.C. Snow, T.E. Jordan, G.R. Montgomery, E.S. Perez, J.R. Spiller, T.B. Tickle, E.D. Potts, G.R. Wright. • HBB BMI - T « Page 171 — 1 ■ ' ! , — v Jl llljj Kl ■ j Sls ' j. ] j i  [ « u i hi— i- —-.-tit in tin ilinlit il.rk h operators f % ' - Elevator. Pert! Hired ! Tin- -In ill blasts l whistles, the classical movement i .urn-, .i male chorus moves in unified N .i Lit ir . .in a Broadwa} -li ' %. it i- .i routine led b) aold-jerseyrd directors and spotters . i II . P. Calhoun ' i ' . Division li %ln-tl - cinm.mil- ti theii blue-shirted chorus, 1 i plane-pushers. whistle oven omea hangai de k noise, centers attention ilur .il moments when ih« - crews delicately nudge into and oul ■! iij:li( spots, oi move swiftl) i and fn.m the ■ elevati rmenl el the oversized parking lot I the hangai deck I is sometimes called, it accom- plished l this heads-up division. Their language is one • •I .nm signals, miIi which they communicate orders nol dimmed bj the general confusion I hangai !«- k activity. v ting the helpless aircraft across the hangai ■ I -■ k i- done with a constant awareness and watchfulness that spells safet) with a i apital S. I ps-and-downs of 1 1 1 « - division are limited to the functions ni the aircraft elevators.  iiil . planes are moved i and from the flight deck. ■ ' . ' - three aircraft elevators are .il- used i move Ik-.i equipment and ordnano The amazing agilit) oi the blue-and-gold division is ■ Well Done M in itself, earned each time 1 1 •• - safel) unk .m aircraft into it- assigned position. In.nl H., : | . . I lij|,.,.|, ,,u. (.. . I i.li.rn. M.I. Miirilnrk. J.I. W.tll.r. I I W.I . ( ;■ I lion n. J.I . 1 1 -i in. 1 1 .1 . sj m ,,_,,„. Minn-. K.I . Mover. Middle Rowi H.« . Browa, v. It. ■?■— oil, . . Woods, D.B. I .il.l. M.I. Marttsma, MX. Sehwaat, I D 1 ' i.inl.r. It.M. J..ii. . Il.i.k !{..«: U. I iiiini.i-. .. I load, LR, Iri-I.in. |{.l onn-lilorf. t S. |l,i,r . U.K. BoggS, M.I. I .  . i-. I. I riniiliiil. J.I . Harris. ► • I •• I 1 Y r Easy access to Hangar Bay £l is obtained via the forward elevator I A mishap with a hangar deck tractor brought To be ready when called upon, V-3 men relax on the hangar deck, out the hoses. Only casualty was the tractor which didn ' t burn but got very wet. Front Row : R. A. Thibodeau, J. R. Dinius, R. G. Tullier, D. L. Murdock, J. F. Watson, J. A. Patterson, H. D. Simpson, G.A. Fichera, R.F. Morey, R.E. Lawhon, C.E. Twaney. Middle Row: R. Encinias, R.G. Brown, R.M. Jones, M.F. Poe, R.E. Speck, A. R. Russell, C. C. Woods, M. E. Martinez, D. R. Leibl, R.L. Littlefield, M. L. Schwan. Back Row: A. R. Tristan, D.F. Lewis, T. Trinidad, GS. Henry, G. Cloud, E.D. Ponder, R.D. Womeldorf, R.D. Boggs, J. T. WaUer, J.E. Harris, R.J. Budan, E.G. Loudermilk. ■ p - f|; If fe n ? h Ti ■t 1 ' nf fiKf fqlf ' 1 1 vVL mm 3 V y V l MP |..i . I ' n—- urv for I hi- lii — i« luiilt up in tin- DUBD hmiiii. Hi I.iw V- -.kin ,i- .1 jil.iiii l.niil-. r. ■ I — Iti rli-il pi-llli ' ll fuel it. Flame red jeraeya « ith .1 • • S n pat Ii sewed on tin- shouldei . .1 I k i green stamps, .1 C02 bottle, ;i swab, hoses a the deck and gas fumes, mix .1- the symbols ol I I h ision. iewed bj die men o( I. the ship 1- .1 Boating sen i e station. I he) have 3] gat pumps thai dispense the tanks capacit) ol 302,000 gallons I aviation :.i- and 173,000 gallons ol JP-5 i«i fuel. When the announcing system blares forth, Now, the smoking lamp is out . ii usuall) bi ings groans from the ■ rew. I J n- same 1 .ill 1- .1 signal thai the gas gangs are .11 theii labors. ll types I .mi 1 .iti are sen iced l 1 DIVISION: I n.ni Row 1 i.m. Mayhora, R.A. Bottag, id. Gearhardt, J.F. Motes, It. ■  . Peridaa, K. II. MoCrorey, l Roth, jr.. I w . laager, F.W. L a w rasu, II. n. Staspsoa, II. NeaL Middle Roa : . I lehto n-i.-in. L.D. Johnson, .I.M. Wallace, I Yonng, 1 W. Krnll. H.v I naalii, .. . Rains, II. Walthall, 3. Laekett, «.l. MeCajabry, 1. 1. Yates. Back I I l ,Mi|.,ri.r. in. Shaffer, P.M. Mon, I..I. Lee, L flsaana. I . I c . DeBotse, K.J. Staffing . R. v. Snider, Ml. Drade, II. Sd w . . Barboor, Jl . Farrow. the crews — not just refueled, but also the hazard-eliminating deluding oper- ations and the fast paced topping- off of aircraft tanks as the planes are readied for action. The natural danger involved in handling thousands of gallons of ex- tremely inflammable fuels is never forgotten by the careful crewmen. Correct procedures are followed at all times. The care of hoses, pumps and the gas stations are all part of the division ' s workday. Pilots depend upon these men for full tanks of clean fuel — a trust that is met each time an aircraft is serviced by the Gas Gangs. (Above) Fuel tanks brimming, the jets staud by to be launched. (Below) A swab and a C02 bottle are always ready to prevent fire. V-4 DIVISION : Front Row ; F. H. Miles, R. E. Carr, T. N. Worning, G. C. Pabe, CWO C. H. McMurtrv, W. L. Badgley, C.A. Huckaby, D.M. Fike, R.E. Brittaiu. Middle Row; E.R. Robinson, B.G. Reese, CD. Lovely, L. Carr, N.O. Conner, L. F. Rembert, E. E. Hill, W. D. Fetherlint, R. L. McCollum, J. H. Jones. Back Row; R.L. Weeks, J.W, Wheeler, J. S. Lewis, H.J. Fleming, B.M. Schreiber, J.W. Jenkins, W.J. Ruhl, F.W. Nielson, R.F. Oliver. V-5 DIVISION Ikim ' (,iniri r Krk :_ ' i .- .111 a— i-t to ilumrm bomb handling iti ' w on tlw I ir deck. Bighl I In- ImimiIi lorki-r i a hoard of bad B0WI for the in m . ' . lll l«H N: I rout |«r| l.(. Itu-liii.-. (I. u-tiri. II. I. Mil -. WO II. J. Ib-rk. W.W. W « II-. D.G. M.(,uir.. K.U. How; J ' .W . -l,ill. K.I), -lir-raft. K.« . Martin, O. . .l-on. J.I. IVrr . K.J. I hi— ia. K. . Moor.-. J. . i . U. . Kii ' )| | . Iv-ltltii; MUfhiTM orank-i out airvruft Inkiwi b llu- ar l. I « W . J. ftxVs ■ I . tho an v I v I ho rule tl.o hivv . x .ixxi ' iiil ' lo mh! . ..n . . . flight. Hi, . lo.l,- llvu from munaluio . ... - nv liotn napalm | | i, Uvlmu thai Mlt wsoo 1 fot v.ii,: lo s an olu ' V y !, ' , l k l i- |0 HI. Ill t.un a . . .1 In inn, ol Wfl lho aio w www Ivhm.l w l« u,l IMU ol x . . . r  DIVISION i Front Row J.I, 1 1... ■.,..-.. 1 r Roll, i w , ,.,.,. . i i i..i.„ ..,, i  r. ,.,.. , « 11 i n. . i. « v Stark, U.K. Maok, .1. ilium, jr.. «;. nil,. «;.u Lomnn II • Kol ' •• • i 1 H MMtlh Nov I M Smlloj I. MlUlgan, W.H. Brhfeon, J.O, tiotohor, II ' . Untoy, w I Winter i i Rohinaon i i Wottllng I v i u it i Riley, II. it.-.suu. ii ( vi. x.iii.i.i. ii. Ibroma, i i Prolix i I v « r ,n. , i r m.. ii,.i. u..„ i i i .,„,u. v r Brewator, v.j. Wilton, it.i Wnrlnml, J, Phoruton I I r..i... in; --in.. v H I ulllnj I m,.i. ...... |] Smith E.N. Campbell, «;.u. Vokoun, I N Smith, v i ii.,ii.. -.. 1 m ,,,.i , Ill I t iii-f..rmiiii: aluminum into aircraft -kin Brio M- ii • ' •  « rk in ill V iulioii Mclal I ■ • • | • DIVISION I be] jii-i pirk ' in 1 1 1 • .1 ■■• I | ' iii ' in don ii- I if ' m - r I . ii ' in. i« ii |ii- l l ni fur ill.- f-.rklifl .Iriwr- f «i. 17! ' . A parachute blossoms in the air — a pilot trapezes towards rescue, a bit damp perhaps, but sale. His parachute was [lacked and cared for by the Aviation Maintenance Division, LCDR C. C. Kauffman ' s jack-of-air-trades, V-6 l)i ision. Chutes are only one of the division ' s cares. Safety and survival are the watchwords of the Riggers, who care for life rafts and also Mae Wests. If an aircraft needs a new wing, or a patch on its fuselage, it is the airdale tinbenders of this division who respond — or they can lift or suspend the aircraft on giant jacks, and perform tricks with their hydraulic test stands. Aircraft radio and radar equipments, fire control systems and navigational aids are kept operating by the AT ' s in any ol the four electronic shops — while aircraft instruments are tended by the AE ' s, who also service aircraft batteries, gen- erators, and snake starting cables across the flight deck. Problems go to the technicial library and information rolls out. Other things in this division roll, due to the motor vehicle shop that hums with the mechanics labor as jeeps. starters and rolling stock is maintained, anything with wheels, including ' Tilly ' ' of flight deck fame. The Oxygen Regulator Shop assures that oxygen is avail- able to keep the pilots alive. V-6 Division is the oxygen for the aircraft — the shops band together to keep the muscle of the air arm alive and strong. r m m .-. ■ A.i Hil V6 DIVISION: Front Row; J.L. Kuglar, D.L. Southerland, D.B. Means, B.K. Lewis, W.E. Skipper, LCDR C.C. Kaufif- man, V. Z. Ballard, H. E. Snmrall, D. Wilson, S.R. Wilson, J. Wilson. Middle Row; S.L. Seiley, H. Franklin, D. E. Chandler, K. A. Taylor, W.G. Williamson, B.J. Stubbs, H. R. Steelman, R.E. Britton. Back Row; T. W. Butterly, L. Cooper. B. Luke, R.F. Wirrick, L.G. Fox, R.S. Havard, K.J. Ryan. V6 DIVISION : Front Row ; T.J. Martinez, G.A. Pearce, L.L. Hatcher, H.L. Herron, M.J. Burasco, E.J. Cazaubon, H.J. Howard, G.J. Thompson, D.S. Rowland, A.D. Shaw, R.L. Ott. Middle Row ; P.W. Richards, K.F. Abbott. D.G. Mann, R.ll. BlackweU, C. E. Dufresne, G. D. Witt, L.L. Price, S.L. Buchanan. B. R. Tinney, J.M. Houston. Back Row ; L. E. Tanner, W. Maurer, E. Loper, M.D. Kirkwood, M.W. Scott, T.R. McLaughlin, T.E. Ingram, A.A. Herrera, F.P. Hutson, R. Killebrew. I J • |m.m- Propariag t laad the beloeopter aft of tbo nwnber iv.ii . I. .itcir. Below rbe ' tngrl i- rhocknl over l iti v. mi n Im fun- ln-i itti put t Iwd for tin- ni lit. Ill I : I r.„,l K.,v ; MM. I.I.J olwcU I t Mi III.. I .nr. I.I. I ,.| .1. ll. Bad Bow : M. I ' 3 ni|.f. r. U.J. H.irlcii V . .. I . I..I.I. II . J ■ J. . K il i rov. . I.I. Snow . HU-1 In the distance n appears to ! • .i dragonfly — im wings show, there i- the chugging sound oi hei engine. It hovers, - k ■ [ •- li.uk and forth, ■-« .t - from side to side, there is ;i hint oi adventure in the eagei dam ing steps. The pilots .mil men oi III I - unil aboard the Hancock kept their helo bouncing in the .in. the angel of rescues, the pony express between ships .11 sea, 11 delivers mail, small o, .mil men. Thai tin- ' coptei vs.i- able to perform its countless tasks is .i tribute to III -l ' s Hancock unil. i kMi Pmgc 180 In a few seconds the twin-tailed Cutlass will be streaking to the sky. Page 181 lilj V igi 183 ENGINEERING The value of an aircraft carrier as a weapon lies in its ability to move. Movement means propulsion. Propulsion means power, and power means Engineering the art and science by which the properties of matter and the sources of power in nature are made useful to man. Steam is the principal product of the Engineers. Sweat is their principal price. Repairing damage, maintaining stability and watertight integrity is their responsibility. Smooth sailing is their reward. The upkeep of the myriad families of tools and equipment is their constant necessity. Readiness is their result. Page 183 CHIEF ENGINEER DR I bat-lea I- Schooler im.IMIKIM. OFFICERS) ln.ni Row; III . WM. Strafe, LI DJ . n. iwgard,  l K ( .1 . School -r. I I I l . Sbo- ■MOB, I I l«.  A W.lk.r. Bod BOO : I I l - II. I . Un.|.lix. I I JG M . . SflOWllght, I NS R.G. JohjMOB, I NS KM. ii.m,v..x. 1 w 1 1 i.w. Boowa, « M .1.11. Kn.. wo K.n. M.I1..1-. I V 7 Sf -« • ; 5 iK Division maintains the :ii r ejeeton i . . lift Endless gauges to riiid ill V Division. Below Uways ometbing t be adjusted. Almi.-i anything, from .1 v% r i - 1 watch ii .1 main turbine, i«- repaired ! the Machine li •(• manufacturing ■ 11. putting mil 1 1 r«- with diesel fire pumps, 01 providing comp onl) .1 few ir n k- from the b Division. . i i Auxiliary, 1- .1 division comprised of Machinist Mates, Machinery Repairmen, I nd [nstrumentmen, and burrowing among tin • 1 in ih 1. eomen. K.NS C W. 1 beriault, A Division ( Mficer, hai 1 1 omplex outfit. Id.- talenti i In- men are spread through eight J 1, $ 2 ' .iii elevatora irouldn ! move an without tin- IimIi.hi! _-. who a] ' rvice aflei ■ I the anchoi windlass. The laundry, imII equipment, the (team ln-.ii system and tended l the steam beat gang, itllebutts 1- through the refrigeration : the ship ' s •• - well. From boilers- piped bj ' Division ' s own catapult pumps, .nr compressor! and small b« at v . • pi smoothly running b) 1 1 «- diesel r wo oxygen-nitrogen plant? manufai turt- theii | i il- • .1 by the ' 2N2 or A DIVISION: Front Row; A.W. Page, T.C. Hinson, P.K. Ferguson, E. Kazmier, CWO J.W. Brown, H.H. Brow, E.E. Wright, K.H. Lee, D.K. Thomsen. Middle Row; C.E. Seeley, A.R. Giles, J.G. Dingle, F. D. Viekers, E.J. Smith, W.A. Stewart, B.V. Olson, K.E. Hall, C.E. Buckner, B.T. Jenson. Back Row ; A.G. Nelson, C.B. Sanders, R.D. Bailey, M.O. Frvar, L. Walker, J.A. Mount, CJ. Lewkowitz, W.C. May, F.J. Fro9t. A DIVISION : Front Row ; W.E. Evans, J.B. Brokamp, J.C. Martin, D.W. Lilja, ENS C.W. Theriault, A.J. Hamm, W.E. Daniels, M. Edwards, J. O. White, W. N. Moyers. Middle Row ; J. H. Schaffer, E. D. Melton, J. G. May-field, M. E. JoUy, D.F. Johnson, A.L. Lavender, J. Weinzetl, J.F. Pearson. Back Row ; M.E. White, S.S Johnson, R.R. Bates, R.A. Hook, M.P. Russo, L.E. Adams, J.F. Ward, R. McDonald, R.E. Williams, W.R. Dufrene. Page 187 cwplf of IWvWon nun working n n Boatrol pam-l. OH l i i-i ni « liii I wirkiiiu ii a «u| uf oillrr. V DIVISION) I r.Mil l{..« : III right, J.V. W.ilt.r. W.t.. Ku-.ll. I.I. Ihivi-, VI .. krlli-r. U.S. PoVBlh, L.W. ii-lin. K. SlNla, Jr.. (.1. Kill r. Mi. I. II.- K..v : J. I . I i-n.-r. K.J. J.11-..11. LW. StOTOr, W.I. Kauml.a.li. II. II. ( .. . II. I. Kn.i|.|,. J.K. I h..ma-. HI. ain.  . . «a.l. IWk How; K.I. « ..nra.l. D.G. HIllIgM, I.K. ScTJ I. .11. I . I . Kol.in. J. I.. Uw.mmI. 1 I . (.it, T n r... J.K. W ri lil. II. I . lli rl-.n. K . . s|iaw. | | . |,j| MOttO . S t • ' -J5JL-.V t ; int t I K 1 m nut r I he development of the steam engine in 1840 -■- numbered the days of clipper hi j . Steam replaced sail as a means of propulsion, a new crew came forward to operate the marine boiler — ' twas the birth of the boiler tenders, the Black Gang. Hot and dirty hours were spent in the first boiler rooms, supplying coal. In those days castaways were given jobs in the boiler rooms. Today, trained personnel operate and maintain the boilers at the high degree of efficiency that is required. B Division. LTJG 11. D. Brophy as Division Officer, is the largest division aboard. It is the heart of the Engineering Department. The eight boilers generate steam at 600 psi. 850 . and supply power to the main engines, steam catapults, and to the generators that provide electrical power to the ship. Four evaporators, the only source of fresh water at sea, feed the boilers. The Oil King has charge of feeding the 90.000 gallons of fuel oil and 110.000 gallons of water used on a normal steaming day to the boilers — and must keep an equal distribution of liquids throughout the ship to maintain an even keel. Boiler repairmen maintain machinery and repair the boilers themselves, while the fireroom personnel operate the boilers, in temperatures often above 110°. B Division keeps the ship on the go and really has a lot of Steam. (Right) Tooman adjusting one of the many controls in £2 Fire Room. (Below) Harvel ' s straight skinny. Paftr 190 This is standing a watch in a military manner? B DIVISION : Front Row ; D.G. Matz, L.P. Beach, H.A. Gates, G.T. Barham, W. Gaines, W.C. Robinson, E.J. Sulzman, J. W. Keeton, J. R. Myers, K. Rusterholtz, N.W. Bleak, J.J. Sprunk, D. L. Batchelor, H. C. Drennon. Back Row; R.J. Ochs, E. Jones, L. E. Kelly, R. Lucas, L. Gay, T. Collins, R. L. Glasser, G. A. Rowan, F. J. Patterson, D. K. Bone, J. L. Clark, T.L. Ford, J.T. Keene, W.T. Puhr. B DIVISION : Front Row ; S.G. Hayman, D.P. Novo, D.G. Tooman, Jr., J.H. Merriweather, S.D. HaUer, M. R. Neeley, CD. Brawley, R.A. Wright, J. G. Ciesielski, W.W. Bartholmei, J.L. Hill, E.E. Engerbretson, J.R. Pitts, E.J. Portier, A.G. Guzman. Back Row ; J.D. Long, J.E. Martin, R.W. Darling, R.D. Adcock, D.L. Sayles, R.J. Orf, E.B. Whittington, J.H. Fisher, C.J. Wood, A.E. Murray, R.R. Richardon, H. Simmons, F. Perry, Jr. IP % ov -mi. mui ju-l keep vour eye nil llii- hrri- little yi mo and every thing!] be all right 11 ai-om- a twi-t. u turn — 90,000 -all. .11- of fu.l to l.urii. B DIVISION] I n.ni Rowi .l.. Walker, M.B. Woodla, J.C S eHy, J.I. Madden, LI l . II. n. Brophy, B.F. HarveL l .l. W lull.ik.T. J. . Banning, II. HujJIlu . J.K. I almond. Middle How; It. Mitlnrr. V K..I in-on. W.V N aml.rl in.l.n. i.i. Sehaaitt, B.W. Daffy, DuO. BJeka, K.c. ll..lnl.. j.i . Rnarii. J. J. Wittingtoa, U.K. a— «■— f. Baeh Rowj «. Hardy, V.ll. (.i-l.. I. (.. Ja.k-oi. H.I. Martin. J.I. InJCH. W.K. tllt.n-. I.I. Fowler, W.J. BoUgMrfa, W.H. Smith. I.I. Holt. VH. |ji-tiiuui. I.I. 1 1. ill. 1-1. i. 1 1 1 X YitWttM ' flfm ifi J m Above, a wheel turned by a wheel, the gauges spin around. Kight, in the heat of j?3 Fireroom, eyes are up, loungers gaze. B DIVISION: Front Row; J.W. Lundy, K.R. McMillan, R.R. Wallace, L. Bernard, B.L. Hargis, ENS R.M. Hamwey, M.O. Marvig, L.B. Testerman, P.O. Turner, F.G. Thornhill, G.L. Snavely, C.L. Winterstine. Middle Row; B.M. Serna, R.R. Patterson, E.O. Pennington, C. Mullenax, D.R. Doyle, R.J. Jones, J.L. Grimes, J.W. Hill, J.C. Layton, B.T. Bunton, V.L. Thompson, C.C. Clouse. Back Row; B.L. Russell, P.M. Holland, C.W. Smith, M.J. Burlison, L.A. Cox, L. Galli, H.A. Heay, A.G. Guzman, J. Kelley, F. Harris, H.E. Chapman, R.D. Landers, O.J. Standfill. V h hi ■ IU I m , V lju tiii£ tin- forward .m - iliar r ajMir.ilor plant. 1I«06 i t . • « Is l ;• ■ ' ■ fe f O- ' J I.. i hi. i .mil ( I lit | i ■ . t ii li an ■prayer | 1. 1 1 • It IMN hlHN : i root !{..« : J.I . M....r. . K.I . II.m.x r. U.K. ma. n.J. I ' ll.. J.  . Hn-li. I . . Leldeeker, B.W. Paltoa, «.H. l.ivL.r. Mi. I. II. H.. : BJ . Roberta, GJL Doyle, l .l. .r..r. B.C II.iInt. R.D. Potlrr. III. Hi.-. Mark Kim ; n l. K.i-ini:. r. I.I. Folder, li. Harlow, II. Si Bkwktae, J.W. .llllil.lllllll_ lloilr-r Shopmen working on a Mfet] al -. B l l l «l  N : I r , 1Ilt !(,,«; K . . I | v . (,.|{. | aiMloy. II. loam . I.I). Htm Ili..f.-r. J. |. Tickle, J. I. Wall-. I . . W alk.r. .K. lloumU A.I . It ; I .11. J. . I lioni| oi i. Mark Bo : l.l . SUoler, 1 . I . Inn. inn. I . U. M.lioa. (.. X. Unrr.tt. J.J. llnrriJ.n. ( .It. K.-a-m. It .11. Hi. .1.1. B.C. ICark. ( .1. Il.rsr, 1 .1.. I ninioun. I L-d a i -a Tnderway from Yokosuka. (he power shop crew reported that an unknown officer had left a work request and an armature to be rewound in the shop. The request was signed by the CO of the USS SWENSON, DD-729, but had not as much as been initialed by any Hancock authority. Even so, the job was accomplished, and was pushed through despite impossible specifications. It was returned to the SWENSON with a letter report of the action taken. The SWENSON ' s skipper signaled Rewound armature works fine. Many thanks for a job we have been unable to have accomplished elsewhere . This exemplifies the service, which is E Division ' s product. Servicing sound powered, ship ' s service and ship-to-shore tele- phones, gyros, movies, sound and announcing systems, and the generation and distribution of electricity more properly express the functions of the division than the broad titles electrical and interior communications . E Division provides the service, and even limited luxury service, that enables the ship to deliver its primary battery and helps provide the power that enables it to operate for prolonged periods of time. DIVISION E DIVISION : Front Row ; W. J. Kelly, A. J. Gouveia, W. D. Anthony, L. L. Lundie, LT (JG) C. S. Walker, CWO L. A. Ward, O.K. Vanskike, J.D. Norgaard, R.E. Bruce, L.J. Wagner. Middle Row ; H.M. Smith, R.E. Lambert, R.T. Hansen, O.R. Daniels, R.W. Caldwell, J.P. Blaettler, T.R. Broff, D.G. Suavely, R.E. Prouse, F.N. Abel, L.C. Wyman. Back Row ; L.G. Bowie, G.W. Joe Yee, R.G. Reed, R.R. Vil la, D.A. Marstallar, S. L. Louis, L. Wright, M.L. Starkey, S. Foreman, M. Squires, A. HermeUng. Page I r ■■■■■■■■■■■ «m._! I wi.ikIit  liut li.i|i|Mii- it I juill ihi- -viiu-li Running down u -hurt «-ir«-nil i«n t « ' u «v. I DIVISION] Frost Bow; • .11. V— tin, .l . liarr. .«.. Lilea, J.V. Mi-ikin. l . . .li.-. .11. Sdwa, K. I ' ;irk . J. II. Hum I. K.J. Mol.-iiur.r. I. II. UN.il. . . I i.l.ilmu-4 . Middle |{.,« ; W.I. Iur|.in. I.I. I rict II. Ian. R.E. J.. i).-. M.I. Scllrns I.K.N. H.ki.Ii. G.R. 1 1. 1 1. r-. I . K.I. Irr.lri.k I.I. I . ..(.. K. . Waller, H . . I hinmi.ui.l. Mark Rem : J. II. Beewtek, DX. Beklaa, BJ . Mteth, . Nkhnle, LB. fetoa, P.H. Leon, n. it. ,i f .J. Efanore, I.J. Leoa, Hi Kiln .iirii-k. II. It..-, r-. I .l. Schneider. 196 Hev Buddv. you ' re hitting my finger. ' Men of E Division working on the buss hoard. E DIVISION : Front Row ; C.A. Ray, G.S. Hoffner, D.L. Schulthies, E. Flechner, C.F. Dohm, J. Ellis, R.C. Wood, M.R. Laubach, R.B. Throekmorton. Middle Row; C.B. Mellow, L.D. Thompson, J.W. Downing, A.C. Morley. D.P. Abbott, P.L. Duenez, C.C. Curtis, T.E. Rinne. Baek Row; I.C. By ram, Z.M. Brinson, T.R. Hayes, C. Hall, D.E. Murray, L.J. White, H.L. Lewis, M.D. Lindsev, B.D. Hatcher. Page 197 II w l... . I O Hrnv.li giving mil I In Hnnl nn I ilrill lti|iiv « • t 1 1 1 1 1 _• .In - k •-• I mil mi ii lull.. ibove hanging tin- filler on ■ I n I - nil poapi M.Ium Measuring the frail of lii- ImI.i.i-. Tship move fourteen f - - t through ilw ocean each time the massive propellers turn once. 1 1 ' screws, foui mil fifteen fed in l everal tons. ■iii-nil . ii- |m. equired i move the ship, to turn the ■• 1 ' Division I Tbej operate ili - four main engines thai provide the thrust that streaks ili«- with a . only the engines, but the ship ' s i prime ni tin- related equipment, pumps ami mot ' ) the power house M.i ' hints! Mai Tin- three bladed propeller, Machinist ' s Mat.- emblem, i- the badge t M Division. Tin- division i« a one-rate - -i onl) MM ' s ami ilnu striken bovei about tli - «•« pi i |  - men) t operate, i maintain i i repaii it. Machinist Mate, 1 1 ■ • - throttleman, i- the human link between the engine ordei telegraph ami the surging powei behind the tln ' iil -. Il - is tl «- interpretei i the galaxj i wiifM iii.ii reports in expose fashion, the inside storj f the engines. The ship would l - dead, unable i« fulfill her mission it -In- i. mill not m r. M Division i- die insurance that the ship i an ami does move, -maiiK. and a- ordered. Page 198 H 1| •v LeJ! ■ra u F s A V t i i V ' Tf T? — ■ mm v mm a M DIVISION: (Top picture) Front Row; J.E. Winter, E.A. Bennett, V.A. Smith, EX. Wrona, G.T. Keen, H.E. Stinger, W.H. Steele, ENS R.G. Johnson, R.L. Kemp, S.C. Putney, J.M. Coleman, R.D. Gulhranson, M. D. Mills, A.S. Rana, B.E. Tinney. Middle Row; W.R. Kolts, E.E. Doll, G.T. Burnette, R. Barry, J.W. Conard, R.P. Schwindt, M. Fleming, O.P. Anderson, R.J. O ' malley, J. R. Montgomery, V.B. Evans, M.R. Wood, B.W. Owens, B.D. Hall. Back Row; S.E. Emerson, R.V. Northland, M.D. Knutson, G.W. Shiroky, L.E. Ballard, J.M. Martin. R.G. KeUey, R.L. Corker, A.S. King, W.S. Jones, C.E. Cult, D.F. Benson, W.F. Desniclds, D.E. Coonce, M.W. Belknap, C.A. Goodwin, W.J. Miller. M DIVISION : (Bottom picture) Front Row ; Y. Mitsuyoshi, L.T. Sheehan, J.R. Masters, W.R. Daveloff, P.W. Rose, G.E. Hidde, G.E. Mead, J.W. Cooney, L.D.Edwards, R.S. Vanderlaan, R.H. Bruesch. Middle Row; E.D. Bosley, CD. Reeder, A. Webb, J. A. Medina, W.M. Poglitsch, C. Georde, J.J. Claypool, R.G. Hale, J.M. PoUi, H.L. Littlecreek. Back Row; H. W. Coe, L. A. Taylor, W. L. Hensley, D.J. Martinez, M. A. Norris, E. H. WiUiams, R. E. Blanton, W.F. Taylor, J. L. Gummert. Page 199 V I ha liiijrt-r of i | «ri iii-.-. liit-f Kimn in-irini- one of tin- M Dtrtsinn nn t.r-r.a.lrr- on ihr ihitir« of lii- v. uti-li. Sluiillc — Slcrl -iv : Wlial nir «nrr ' |m. . l i i-ii.n iiiiriinir- working on n -liafl alley. lii lnv Mii-trr ronlrol ImiutiI for llir  lii| ' - in im—. Below I In- lliniroi ' k doetom of machinery making ■ home call. Kighl I In- I ' ounili- — Kaajna valve , and linea ■ ! M I i i-i  n apaeea require iirouinl-iln--rlork ■endec K us ■fc. ' ■ 5 - V V ; i ' J in- i f ii« has i t In r | 1 ■ Ri ur Division ' s important, and seemingl) endless I i.i-k. i« Damage ontroL, in- i the man) specialties in which division pettj officers are well versed. Regulai ilrill- involve members ship ' s company  itli R Division personnel as instructors. I tai ntrol Assistant, LI LD. •ni.n-. provides supervision and guidance. I In- Division ■ A. M. Strai Four -ln |i- divide the divisional workload: Metal li | . Pipe Shop, 02 — I - 1  . and tl - arpentei li i . Each lay ■ I. urn ic producing the moal M rk. the ■ laimi remain lied. Tinbending • in extensive field welding, brazing, t i I fabrication. Installation i various shapes and ■ metal throughout the ship wears shoes, and tempers, thin. It i- not uncommon i see tin knockers burning the midnight ' I while finishing .i hot job. Watei wells 1 1 1 - have not, l m the miles i piping, plumb- ing, and tubing n | •[ 1 watei and liquids throughout the ship are in theii domain. Pipefitters insure that liquids are delivered properly and without delay. 1 1  « - pipe gang keeps almost everyone bappj il ' laundry gets washed, the cooks prepare chow, and ili - corpsmen have sterile instruments. Repaii Lockers and emergencj equipment, maintaining doors and hatches watertight, cleaning ventilating systems are .ill Functions I the ' 02 . which also handles ' 02 fire extinguishers. Keeping the I ' boats, motot launches, whale l .it- and the gig in a seaworthj fashion, making cruise boxes, oi even ,i picture frame were the calk made upon the division ' s smallest shop the ' arpentei Shop. in.ill in sise, ii is huge in experience and ingenuity. it DIVISION i I r..iit n.. : G.D. N..rri-. |. II. Boroaky, N.l. Vemgfca, W.S. Hinl. II |(. w . M. Strange, I . M. O ' Neal, M.H. -Ii.iii.t. II. II. I... lulu r. Miil.lt.- K..w ; J. It. N.irt.in. II. I. Van K.ur.n. U.l . Pepp C S , It. II. lt -.-kliuiii. CW. VK , • 1 1 . II. I. N 1I..111. r. I.I, I in. -.i-i, r. (..I. N il .m. It i.k l{. «: I . . SantittO, L.G. W.iin.r. V. Paf. I. Wagner, V. Iiirwr. vx.ii. Valentine, I .it. Parker, v.i . Bobbins, i .1 . Ifeppnlnr DIVISION The Carpenter Shop is always husy. Rush and Repair R DIVISION: R.G. Bartlett, J.H. Council, J.D. Rapp, R. Front Row L.E. Bryan, K.B. Height, F. Beau, J.E. Welding, a delicate skill. ; C.J. Parkerson, I. Morales, E. Ortiz, L.P. Beesley, O.E. Shafer, J.M. Malone, I.G. Nielson, O.D. Beech. Middle Row ; A.J. Sheffield, E.V. Chavez, J.H. Senter, E.R. Halm, P.K. Argeris, C.J. Buckley, E.F. Culnier, B.F. Brooks. Back Row ; S. Mercado, R. Alha, C.R. Reiseuauer, Beuson, W.D. Riddelsperger, S. RoUin, J.R. Showalter, R.L. Hughey. «iti Mt i Jul ■n A tower of talent, a great diversification of nautical and military specialties: The ancient craft of deck seamanship applied to refueling at sea and radar controlled anchoring, The deafening crash of the 5 and 3 batteries at air defense and general quarters, The diligent and often exhausting maintenance, repair, and pin-point alignment of guns, The stowage and issuance of ordnance items, The upkeep and functions of the magazines and the armory; The honor guard, the landing party, the ship ' s internal security, sea-going soldiery at its best; the security-enmeshed business of special weapons — all mean long hours, endless preparation — hard work. Page 205 GUN BOSS oniiiiainliT Leonard H. Craln ' .I NNI m  l I K I i - i I r...,i Ro« : | w, M..nk. I I J«. M. I). Heapa, ji| i l . R. J.hi. •-. I ( DB I . V . Stanley, « DU LH. Grain, LCOfl K.V. Pmejr, I I 1 . I , SnUnda, i-t It J.J. Colltne, LT(JG W.B. Snips, ins . . Rciehert, v. Knrnernal. Bach i  I w 1 1 BjG. Bailey, I u J.l . Metcalfe, I v H.J. Bobertaon, IAS DJ.Wdbel, I S3 ..J. trrlgnl, ENS ii.H. Horrla, in- Ml . Seller, BIS JJL Wagner, BN9 w .11. Staflbni. I n i.ii. j amM . T ' -T ' -T ' T ' WVHf ' id _• ' •., LT Sallada, CWO Bailey, and CDR Grain keeping an inter- ested eye on replenishment activities. The ammunition ship passes cannon fodder to us and a destrover in a simultaneous operation. J Id.- i-i nil Mon l i- ■peeial tea iad UMhov detail in the fix- ' -l. . VIm.x V mall -trik- tln-lilnvt wIm.Ii - n l- tin- .1 ii.li. .r rr.i-liinu into tin- v atiT. Ki lit 1ST DIVISION l-t DIVISION I lin t IflWI II ltrm.il. W. Moor.-. K.K. lla .-. V.K. I ' alni. I.N. Starr. II. U_wil . I N S. 1 Monk. ( I. 1-anjf.ton. K.J. Mult. in. K. . K I. D.I.. Ku--.ll. t I. I ..|.uli . -k% . D.G. M liil r.-: Mi. I. II.- K..v ; KM. law r.-m-.-. Ill . «il«in. W .}{. (...nlnii. . I i.li. iil Tfi, 11.11. K.mli. K. I ..-I. -r. I .l . I a i-. I ..M. M.liil r.-. .. Meppa, K.S. Jolin-.ui. • i . ljm«li .fT. II. K.il.i. r.i-. jr.. U.K. otHagw I. Back Ron i .1.1 • Kuili-r. j. . M. I. -n.1%. K. . Boatrge, ( l . Maghaa U . xliv li|.  I . l ..li. . . . . I Im.im.i-. K. I ■« . -lan.l. K.W . cm. r. ( . I r.-.-maii. .W . Kr...k. J.I . niilli. I .J. laranii.-, U.K. Ki-li.-p, J.K. Santaaa. r . ££ ft: Jv [VI. uint . ) ! ,)l ' the 5 Battery i tin ' IT A pride oi the Lsl Division, anil of the Division Officer, Ensign S. . Monk. The mount fires mint ' rounds- per-minute than any other mount in the battery. The last acting, rapid firing division mottos its efforts with Fighting First — second to none. The ' Fighting First appears to lose its bearing in the cold, predawn hours, when the Bo ' sns Mate rouses it up with his call to Set the special sea and anchor details! Aided by his sharp orders they hustle to their duties of line handling, and preparing for Anchors Aweigh. ' During sea and anchor detail, every man in the division is fully occupied. Routine duties include the mainte- nance of the anchors, the whole 15 tons that makes one anchor. Interior decorating is not missed, for the divi- sion has a major portion of the first third of the ship ' s interior to clean and paint! Shipshape and Bristol fashion is the proper term for the condition ol the Captain ' s Gig and the three motor launches. They are kept that way only with the expenditure of lots of elbow grease. The sail locker provides canvas for utilitarian and decorative purposes — a Fighting First spe- cialty. Manning replenishment and refuel- ing stations, Bo ' sns of the W atch. Coxswains, bow hooks and a myriad of deck duties fill the hours of the day for this hard working, 1st Division. (Above) A modified housefall rig being used by tbe 1st Division during replenishment at sea. (Below) Helmsman on watch on the bridge. 1st DIVISION: Front Row; J. Maehado, R.Y. Reed, Jr., W.C. Osterman, S. Tamez, D.R. Lucas, R. D. Durand, R.A. Wilkins, H.K. McNeil, J.W. Green, J.J. Hinton, R.M. Pillsburv, L.E. Bound. Middle Row; J. H. Baird, R. S. Carter, D.R. Hochberger, G.W. Fairchild, J.H. Foreman, D.D. Hanson, CD. Goldston, J.R. Draper, C. Jerald, J.L. Semien, J.E. Burwell, S. Harrell. Back Row; R.J. Wheeler, W.R. Schultz, L. Rios, C. Steagall, W.M. Watt, C.W. Cole, P.G. Rios, J.J. Swinford, W.T. Bryant, E.L. Williams, D.A. Nunez, B.J. Coleman, B.R. Coons, C.F. Rines, M.L. Greave9. ' «- ' = |w § ir fsT m i V. LlilJjIiUjtfct ' M Deck seamanship at its finest is displayed every day by sailors of the salty Second Division wm I % tew it Q Jn.l l l l-H : I r..nl BOW : l . . IwMWM, I , «.rv«-ii. M. V. N.yn.n. R. Malia-. M.W . Morgan, II. M. ( r...,k. J.V Man-. J. II. M. hi-. ... INS J. . Wagner, •• . Va.l..n. I ' . II. I ..r.l. II. I. J. .11.-. O.A.R. Va-i|u. . I . . Mark. K . II. Ka.r. K. II. ««|.iiik-. Bad H-.v. : II. Hock, vn. |.. I, ,,-.,, i. ( K. I mmI . K..|. I lining. I. Smitli. VI.. Phelps, M.J. Hoe, J. I. Carter, nim..ii.|-. U.K. n.|. r-..ii. I.i.i art. r. J.U. 1 1 . .11 - 1 . . ■ i. |{. . I aderwood, J.l . I , t-11 ..11. J. II. It.i-I.r. J.I . Ilainii: H.l Ja...l,-. Jr. • V. hi r. ' - ill. w.i it ' - .I II. .at-. ' Iln- fueling riu get overhauled in porta 1 4. 2ND DIVISION As the Hancock closed the replenishment ship to within a few yards a shot line carried the first strand of a spider ' s web across the sea. The web was spun, loosely tying the ships together. The transfer of personnel by high line, the replenishment of stores, or perhaps refueling-on- the-run was underway. The Second Division was at work! ith a proud knowledge of good seamanship, this division mans refueling and replenishment stations, and the high-line. Readiness of the ship ' s whaleboats, launches and personnel boats is no challenge to their able ways. The life boat crew and the fantail watch are poised and alert as they scan the sea — and are lonesome as they wait for the signals of distress. There is no time for fear or slowness when the boat heads out for a rescue or an assistance mission. Gun mounts, ammunition magazines and sound powered telephone circuits are manned for the defense and protec- tion of the ship during General Quarters and Air Defense. In less strained hours, telephone circuits and the ship ' s helm are manned as well as the standing of sentry and side boy duties. Seamanship rather than showmanship is the mark of the Mighty Second, an able and alert division. r W ' jfiiff - A Si 1 , 111 2nd DIVISION: Front Row; J. F. Hill, J. McWorter, C.C. Shout, L.R. Fahleukamp, R.M. Gonzales, B.E. Leonard, J. Wilson, C. E. Butler, G. L. Barber, C.C. Armstrong, E. L. Manning, B. B. Pease, H.H. Price, J.I. Gruber, A. P. Hutzol. Back Row ; T.L. Misner, E.L. Graham, J.G. Rudd, J. Littleton, G.L. Danish, A.L. Sorrell, M.M. Flemens, S.W. Johnston, E.L. Noll, K.E. Warwick, W.H. Dunham, R.A. Mohr. A 2nd Division seaman preparing to paint the ship ' s skin. Some work while others play. 3RD DIVISION TId ' responsibility ol maintaining the aftei ilnnl i the ship i.ill- lo 1 NS B. Morris 1 stalwart , the men ! division. muchoftbeii work is done on Ird Division sail often referred i a- ihf bat k porch, om the ■ onstanl m raping, painting, and m rubbing duties which are t !■ - fates t ■ deck division, thi l i i-itn tends -lii| '  l ' at-. bandies lines during mooring, ami • eplenishmem and refueliru. In competition thai exists between deck divisions 101 speed in refueling, the 3rd s Station No. 9 baa consistently • ,1 in top 11 i | times. i General Quarters th«- man three I ■ gun mounts. • I their mounts set .1 record unequalled b) an) other •uni when ii I-. 1- idio controlled drone lurinji j -1 1. Men ol the Ird Division have .1 variety I watches. .1 helmsman, lee helmsman, messenger, BMOW, ami life boal rew wati he . Division plays .1 majoi role in contributing t Mitstandi manship %ln li 1- synonomoua with tin- name . Ham . k. ?1s a iiuihcr hat lie in tin- «ar again ! the elements. .r.i iii i |uN: 1 r..ni l{..«: K.N. Strickland, I. Mitchell, I . Street, W .11. VeJth, « . luldridge, ..l . Tavson, KNS ' . trrighi, 1 . . K.irxM-ki. I. II. JJorgenson, i..li. I ;i 1 1 v. i • 1 1 . jr.. U.i. i .irli;inl i. P.J, mon-l. I.. Jerkins, N.I. Sanehesi hi. Brewer. Mark Row : i .u. Straad, J.I. Horaaey, B.R. Iti---. C.R. Maries, W.3. Saudi , CBL Dadley, II. Hyaer, l .J. I -.iiy.in,-, S.I.. Sin.lrr, II. Doughty. N .It. Ilaxnc-. ll.U. lirallv. Page 212 3rd DIVISION: Front Row; M.G. Torrez, R. Ramirez, M. Rogers, D.L. MeCullugh, D.R. Jackson, G.E. Fowler, L.E. Sugermeyer, G. Hammer, D.M. Tucker, R.B. Love, D.D. Ashley, W.H. Dotson, D. Vegaadorno, J. A. Yeltri, R.A. Amos, W.A. Finley. Back Row; L.D. Pryor, E. Hull, L.J. Flenner, E.F. Katzmark, L.D. Stevens, J.E. Crawford, R.A. Ruiz, K. Slocom, R.F. Xoonan, A. Williams, M. Wilkins, D.D. Beatty, L.C. Harris, J. Rivera, T.L. Moss. The Hancock ' s own heauticiaiis keep the exposed weather deck hulkheads spotless. Lots of work to he done on the fantail, and the Third always does it. Page 213 REPLENISHMENT •• N iv tin- -iii. .kin- Limp i- oiii throughout 1 1  • - -hip while lui- .l.-ln.nr-. Mur In.-.- - 1 ... n ill. . • 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 i 1 1 1_ ' w.itrr In pr.. i.l. |Hiv.ir-i:r.iiiliiii: liquid t«i the ' tilUMii- ' Ii ' k ' Ii «rr tin c-.irri.r ' - -ii.ir.li.i n- in tin- liii-inr— nf In-k foror l.owrr I «-ft Mrll ;i« w«-ll a- -liip- mii-l li;i r fin-1 In k« p ..|MT.iii ni-. t li - ii ■ ..iii . Lower enter I mmI fur the 3 Inch . • -. Lower Hi lii Psm the rat nop plrnw. The Ordnance Divisions 4th Division 5th Division 6th Division Foxtrot Division Air Defense 4TH DIVISION Ships of tin- Boating platform , %ln -«- pi m ipal weapon i- the M main battel n , in l .iiii-r ol i iei i- n i i- uii-. I ' ui When tin- .me i. iii .in- .•in i.n .1 strike, the ship lining duck. Attacking enemies find that the) • thru  • -«••• -link in i mm.. ii- and deadl) horneU neat nest in iln- case i- the ship ' s secondar) battery, the ■ ■ twin calibei rapid fire gun mount . •■•-.I i.. i defense against today ' s jel ain raft ami missile . The 3-inchei i- called a rapid fin- gun, ghtl) -•• I i- capable t spouting accurate .mil deadl) rounds i ammunition .it .i rate .•! IS to rounds pel minute. Tin - guns i an I - operated independently 1. 1 in inn-. hi. ,i ...in .ii i i death .mil the) ma) fire in single oi .mil. in. iii fire. Properl) manning tli - mounts, ni.imii-ii.mn- and repaii I the in. .mil- i- the prime dutj i il«- 1 1 1 1 Division and l I NS M. I Seiler, iln- Division Officer. Tin- excellence .i the division ' s efforts is highlighted l Mount 31 which -lii.i down five out i five drones during tin- 1956 cruise, ami earned .i special commendation from H I M Hwlges. The gunners .i the II II are sharp-eyed and u..ik lire- lessly, hoping to cop more laurels and I - Mm III. DIVISION] I r..nl EtoWJ II. liaml ulii. J.D. ..lk.r. S, Kan...-. H.S. DeJOOgb, I.K. M:ir-n. ENS M.I. Seller, Ii. I. Mill. r. U.K. Bardia, Kl. Petta, W.W. Terry, I . I.. Darby. Bach Bowi CH. Haasbaltoss, J.C kuderle, W.V. Browa, l .J. WUklaa, .1.1. BaaBoa, B.J. Sawyer, . Feltaer, J. II. Perrltt, K.I. Skaoat, K.K. Laiaoa, G.F. Lolley, G.L. « r. .11. 2K Cleaning the muzzle of a 3 gun after firing. A praetiee firing run to test ammunition. Twin 3 guns Lristle from their sponsons. 5TH DIVISION  ih DIVISION i In. in Bow | P. . itaniilM.n. H. Lee, v.K. Sui.IomiI. C.W. Kebo, M. Utawri, II J«. M.I). Il -u| . KM. K.-.-.l. K.I. Inrln-h. It. I. DaroMa. M. K. DaWfa, I.M. Hi«-k . .(. PlBDOW. Itm-k How: I. Hnk.r. II. Hnrk.-.n. J.«t. f.untrr. J.I ' . K. .1,1, in-. II. V. McCain, .. . N, i-w.nt.r. I ' .J.   , I. I.J. Il.l,.rt. H.J. Iln .-. ll.Vl . Pullrv, J. . Il.n-I.x . I ±JA . _• Below the flight deck edge on both how? and on each quarter are the eight 5 38 caliber, dual purpose, open mounts, two guns at each position. The largest guns on the ship, they comprise the main battery as the secondary active defense against enemy aircraft or ships. Their job is to shoot down any Bogies that might break through the aircraft defense net. The 5th Division, under the direction of the 5 Battery Officer. LTJG M.D. Heaps, is divided into two parts; the forward battery and the after battery. Magazines and hoists are also a division maintenance duty. Each man in the division has an equally integral part in making the division one of the best aboard ship. During the cruise, the battery was able to fire more rounds than were fired from the date of re-commissioning, to the advent of the cruise. This record served a double purpose: the gunners enjoy the gunnery shoots, and the training helps to make the ship one of the sharpest shootin ' ships in the Fleet. Nicknaming themselves the Fighting Fifth, the gunners have a pet peeve, over which they are inclined to become quite verbal. The peeve is against airplanes, spotted over their gun tubs. Their unofficial motto is If you can ' t shoot ' em, swat ' em — but their goal is admirable, they are shoot- ing for an E in Gunnery. One of the Fifth Division ' s gun mounts being manned by a Marine gun crew. A coffee break amuses the gunners during a free moment. Projectiles ride hoists from magazines to the 02 level. Page 219 Rifle urr domed Bad il «l In the Vnn« r . Getting cheeked ml ii ■ rerj lethal weepoa. DIVISION Stack f Biowalae Intnmetic ami M-l rilli-. t tin- 1 T tli - working ilny. 11 l ull iw wiiiii. The ship ' s Armory is the hub of 6th Division activity. Security weapons, landing force equipment anil weapons, and incidental gunnery equipment are all stowed here. WO Korporaal. the Division Officer, wades through his paper battle, aided by the division ' s yeomen. Reports, inventories, and the shuttling of ordnance to proper places keeps the force busy. Special Weapons, Guns, Guided Missiles, Rockets and what have you, are all passed through the division. Armory personnel have the necessary equipment at their disposal to make repairs to all small arms. Small arms are interesting to work with, but the major job ol the division is that of caretaker of the ship ' s gun ammunition and aviation ordnance. Magazines throughout the ship reflect the pride of the men ol the division. The spaces are outstanding in cleanliness, stowage and preservation — long a tradition of gunners. Daily checks are made to insure that the powder is kept dry, powder samples are observed for signs of deterioration, and magazine temperatures are recorded. A small, but GO, GO, GO division, it is proud of its response to the Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium fund drive — and having wallowed in the glory of a grand party in l okosuka. 6th DIVISION: Front Row; R.G. Alvarado, J.M. Pfiefer, B.E. Rebhan, J.A. Burgess, WO A. Korporaal, R.W. Baker, R.W. Cleniinson, M.J. Talicska, D.H. Gamble, T.E. Clem. Back Row ; A. Jacobs, R.C. Moore, L.J. Burkett, K.L. Spandl, B.E. Rebhan, L.J. Giuleiri, L.M. Hogan, J.D. Leeson J.E. Smith, J.E. Smith, V.G. Martin. Page 221 to • • Gssw ■ ! - — l Vi 4 . ' 4 FOXTROT DIVISION Fire control has no bearing on the control l (ire it is ■ I i 1.1 i aircraft from tin- ikies and t rnemj ships into twisted, sinking hulk-. The ontrol i- pi to the tune and hum tad the chart i calibration ritual . Division ia proud i the fad that twenty-five • ! it- thirty-three men art- peti gn H. J. Robertson midablr ed talent I bal - n ited i- an indi ation t the ensive It thai ia part • ■! the rating of Fire Control Technicians. The division ia responsible t i the gun control equipment, directors, radars and designated gear. It covers tin - fields ■ ■I electronic! and optica, and haa beav) emphasia on elec- trical and bydraulu lyatema and theii components. The division extends it- technical band to Serology, by it. n king tveathet balloona with fire rinitrnli.iil.ii-. This trick obtains information on preaenl and predicted wind data foi use in aircraft and gunner) exercise . Fox Division personnel have outstanding technical pro- ficiency and train extensive!) the) bope to bettei theii • I- in future exen isea and crui Pag, (■ The equipment used in fire S control is highly complex. FOXTROT DIVISION : Front Row ; A. James, E.R. Damm, W.A. Case, R.R. Kellogg. Middle Row ; R.R. McDowell, W.A. Foster, H.J. Williams, W.A. McDonald, J.W. Kirk, E.R. Bowser, CM. Troupe, ENS R.J. Robertson, CW04 R.H. Auten, L. Johnson, R.W. Jones, M.K. Hord, F.R. Hobbs, R.L. Orre, V. F. Romero. Back Row; N. G. Lacy, D.R. Arnold, B. W. Garrick, G.C. Mathewson, F.J. Oblak, F.E. Ribng, V.E. Coverdell, F.B. McMasters, L.D. Andrus, D.Q. Yarbrough, S.J. Pitts, R.E. Trimyer, L.D. Douglas, R.V. Pearse, L.E. Peterson. Page 223 22 MARINE DETACHMENT: R.A. Wells, D.C. Underwood, R.T. Klimek, L.F. Todt, R.E. Caylor, E.H. Harmeling, E.L. Morgan, G.G. Golden, L.C Bates, J.F. Burk, R.A. Saladin, T.H. Collier, 1st LT J.J. Collins. Middle Row ; C.H. Lester, M.J. Krakur, C.N. Wirgler, D.K. Yerxa, R. Gomez, D.M. Price, T.L. Johnson, W.C. Burks, L. Rose, R.A. Bowers, F.A. Metealf, R.A. Roper. Back Row ; J.F. Hart, T.W. Brown, F.D. Jones, H. Drone, R.D. Hogan, T.L. Johnson, R.E. Stadt, R.J. Wirtz, R.A. Bauer, C.E. Wood, P.E. Walters, M.E. French. MARINE DETACHMENT : Front Row ; CAPT D.R. Jones, E.A. Leskovitz, J.H. Blaney, R.P.K. Werner, J.M. Smithson, B.H. Mutz, B.H. Renfer, T.J. Fitzgerald, D.E. Keas, L.K. Shelton, P.E. Gessler. Middle Row; L.A. Van Otterloo, R.E. Massengale, S.L. Okrasi, N.C Case, CD. Schulz, D.C. Dunn, D.Q. Johnson, T.R. Lanese, R.L. Smith, K.T. Belt. Back Row; P. L. Posey, J.H. Corcoran, L.E. Rhodes, G.E. Jenks, A. Martinez, T.R. Gonzales, G.T. McKeever, P.J. McVicar, D.E. Froncheck, CD. Roberts. Pas ■2-2: A i li.iii hes .mil doors, .ii trunks, post watches .n - Mood footsore Marines who guard innei sanctums. Order- lies are iln- ' aptain ' s and Execs silent shadows. I li - Mai ine Detachment is ili - Till Division i 1 1  « - Gunner) Department. - such, the gyrenes man ail defense stations and lavish affection on mounts 56 and 58 t the 5 Battery. Inirm.il --•-« hi 1 1 v i t the —lii i  i- ili ' n responsibility, .u .ill limes; and the externa] securitj i the «ln| when n i- in port. Eternallj sharp 1 whethei dressed in fatigues i full dress a- honor guard l r visiting dignitaries, 1 1 - leather link- .in- r ■ • t recruiting-postei nun. Ilu- detachment i- inized, trained and -i|iii|i| «l l Derations ashore, .i- pari I the ship ' s landing force, ••! .•- an independent force foi limited operations. aptain I ' . R. Jones, I •M . commands the Detachment. I In- l.iiiinv .-.i-l- i wnlrlifiil c r .r M:irl il a li i ti -. f I | Im - I hi- lut (iri ' -H-r. a luir.l uorking Marilli ' wfSO li«l| - kii|i tin- I (rlacliriiciit sqoared away. Balow il ' 1 ' Detaafausaal Office. through the keyhole Our photographer did not have the necessary security clearance t o enter W Division spaces, so he took his pictures through a keyhole. W DIVISION W Division may best be exempli- fied by the famous quotation of Theodore Roosevelt — Speak soft- ly, but carry a big stick. The big stick in this case is atomic weapons. W Division is the shipboard nametag for Special Weapons As- sembly Division, India, a small, close- ly knit cadre of highly trained spe- cialists, on temporary additional duty from Special Weapons Unit, Pacific. SWAD ' s are returned to their parent organization upon return to the Con- tinental U.S. for training in the ever changing weapons of the atomic arsenal. Upon completion of the new training, they are again assigned to a ship. The ratings in the division range from YN to BM, and from AO to AT. No records have been set or broken by the whispering ones. No errors or mistakes are permitted in their labors, and at all times they must have the highest degree of proficiency. Peak performance in Whiskey Division is assured by numerous in- spections and drills, originating within the command as well as without. There are only two inspection grades — Satisfactory or We ' re all dead. (Unsatisfactory). SWAD India has on every inspection received a Satis- factory. W DIVISION : Front Row ; W.J. Williamson, Jr, S.C. Keen, Jr, H.L. Thompson G. Fogt, ENS E.G. James, LCDR E.V. Posey, LTJG W.E. Selph, ENS A.W. Reichert, CWO J.D. Metcalfe, J.W. Wilson, A.R. Bishop, E.L. Wilson. Back Row; A. E. Wesselmann, C. E. Strickler, M. M. Miller, R. Diedolf, E. F. Turner, C.W. Dixon, G.E. Allen, W.A. Stewart, M.R. Drury, T. Permenter, J.P. Fullwood, D.R. Bruce, P.F. Davis. TX ' W It ? . X ■ ju. a ' Ssfc frMlKi i _■ -- . A ship at sea is an entity unto itself. It must be self sustaining. Men must be fed, clothed, paid, given laundry service and haircuts. Equipment must be stowed, issued, and accounted for. Constant inventories must be taken to be cognizant of needs. Ship ' s stores must carry tobacco products, toilet articles, jewelry, and oceans of lotions and notions. But what about the really difficult jobs, Tons of gear. Aircraft engines, replenishment at sea, replacement parts for every type of machinery aboard ship. Supply does it all. Page 229 SUPPLY OFFICER i nmm:iii lrr William 11. Gregg SUPPL1 OFFICERS] Froat Row ; ENS J.T. Si — w — i Jr., l I i . it. ll.in.l.i. CM W.B. Gregg, I I J.D. K..lil. Back Rem; ENS J.W. Beater, ENS W.J. CaUaaaa, ENS w T. kite, w O III . Stewart, Jr. Page 231 S-1 DIVISION i terns ranging from .1 rivel costing one mil i a complete aircraft j in ' - .n f 100,000 are found in the records ol the Wiation Stores Office. N has records i i the identification and control 1 x m  aviation items and imnnnrr data • - i the item ' s availa- bility, cost, ami usage. I li v( • | ersonnel are crystal-gazers ant tirl) certain thai the) will have i -m«- I Tihi aircraft tires in the five months i the ■ raise. fo meet iii«- -ii|i| l needs ol the ship and squadrons, s -l Divisioi i- li nl«-il into i « ' sections General Stores and Wiation Stores I toili - -. i Km- are on erned with the procurement, stowage, issue am • i materia] undei theii cognizance. rnsive use ol -to. k . ontrol methods insures adequate quantities and !•■ material are on board t meet i urrenl demands. Mfi ■ jobs are not the sole billet i S-1 I ■ ' storerooms .n - scattered throughout the -In p. l«-«-| below. de k-. Men assigned t these ooms are responsible t i propel stowage and foi the final ■ atei ial. In the Main Suppl) Office are stock records representing 17,000 ivailable t i propel ni.uiiii-ii.iini- .uul upkeep • ii the -ln| . ' I these items i- extensive the] can be found anywhere from masthead t keel, from item i stern, I lx- clean CSK will issue approximate!) • . ' « iwabs and I pounds ii -...i|i powdei during the crui I I I. D. Kohl, the Division Officei and ENS W. I. White, the Officei lead the division ! battle in stubs and 307 s. n mind the needs « l ilu- ship and n Croup, S I Division • I efficient service i« keep the II. hum ■• read) and I hip. «l«irr« working |nirl | ii--in l o -« on a roller oonvevor. Replenishment ill SM i in all hands evolution. Men from ever) department help out. I ills tonno! store are !■;■ ■ ■• I !• -• I in 35 minutes l huge working partlei nuder S-l. f n w S-l DIVISION: Front Row; W.D. Witham, F.D. Peedle, D.E. Widman, W. E. Mavis, P.J. Regalado. F.J. Kunich, LT J.D. Kohl. B.Z. Rogers, L.K. Harris, T.C. Gibson, J.M. Pahl, J.R. Cantrell, C.G. Mireles. Second Row; W.L. Majors, E. Binford, T. R. Grissom, J.G. Carlson, D. G. Lafferty, F.J. Sanders, F.D. Bonar, D. R. Bailey, F .G. Blankenship, J.R. Priest, J.G. Geisse, L.J. McCollum. Back Row; A. Guess, R.C. Hackett, J.O.Powell, T.J. Villanueva, I.R. Esnardo, V.I. Dayton, F.A. Beasley, B.P. Bowne, D.R. Barrett, R.D. Heyer, W.D. Jones, J.F. Walker, G.A. Eide, C.L. Cole. The Supulv Department ' s voluminous records are maintained and kept up to date by busy yeomen in the Supply Office. The Aviation Stores section of the Supply Department entails plenty of paper work. Front Row : G.L. Risnear, R. Syrett, R. Gullickson, R. Joseph, B. Erwin, C.A. Bonneau, ENS W.T. White, R.D. Wall, H.V. Wall, W.R. Lynda, G.R. Moreno. Back Row : D.A. Dirisco. J. Cherrvholmes, R. Martinez. J. Hansen, P. Halm, F.S. Russell, E.A. Rusko, G.W. Simmons, H. Brown, D.W. Brantley, D.L. Sherwood, J. Pulley, T.F. Cayabyab, A. A. Micalizzi, A.C. Cruz, D.B. Cottongim. 1 IS t In.v. -■!•• ii inn. un ill ' finhl ' n ' Hann. f I l.i in-. .« I. pii-mi ' ll i . • ii 1 1 u i n null- ..ii ll.ikx rrti-t- llinl v...rknii: un --rin II .li-li nut tin- itll. -. S-2 DIVISION Imagine om through the « In ■% line, teeing something liki- ham, chicken, roast, chops, -i -ak 01 turke) mashed potatoes, pie .1 la mode the works! Ii 1 « k .1 Ba) ii rane, .1 200 hand working party, 1 «  i k lifts, .1 ! • gallon mixing nun lime. .1 potato peelei that peels Hmi pounds I -|iinl- in ilncr minutes, ami ovei 2imi sailors, to present the -in . ulriii selection. Drop lis ili - Bake Shop si night, witness the three man mjilii crem as thej bake the dailj ' ' l loaves ol bread, 01 mix the 12. 1 rolls consumed .11 .1 single morning ' s breakfast. peek in the Butchei Shop, where an interesting machine produces -. Hmi bamburgei patties an hour. On .1 meal blot k. a luiii ln-t might In- boning inn the 1 1 bams required foi .1 irginia Baked Ham dinner. Soup? BO gallon steam-jacketed k -itlr-. one in each galley, are nearlj lull to accomodate the slurpers meals. Hi, the row m| grills, almost !.■ - are prepared foi breakfasts. In the Vegetable Preparation Room, bettei known as ili - spud locker, 2,000 pounds ol spuds are peeled and eyed -.u li l.i . Hundreds ol pounds ol vegetable and fruits are prepared, to end on the line 1 01 on the salad bar. • in the Mess Decks, 01 in an] of il - mentioned spaces, the «- -t present mess k- perform endless ia-k-: from scrubbing pots and pans to the (tiling ol salt shakers, manning the hot and hurried sculler) 01 trundling stores as pari ol the breakout 1 crew. Tin- M. - I • . k MA.Vs supervise approximately 1 IS messcooks. The • ommissar) Officer, H II. I . Stewart, Jr., surveys the i mi storerooms and seven lnll and freeze boxes. ' om- missar] Storekeeps k«-«-| 1 track oi the 670 tons ol I Istuffs, slmosl 1210,000 worth, ordering, storing, issuing and main- taining records. Ilrnrtx f I for 1 1 • 1 1 1 1: r —liij.ni.it. -. 2M Butchers, Bakers and Hamburger Makers Stirring the soup ? S2 DIVISION: Front Row; E. Lindsey, R.R. Moehrmy, W.F. Nelson, D.N. Tapp, WO H.L. Stewart, C.W. Mathis, E. Mossman, J. C. Strawn, A. MeKeon, R.H. Mintzmeyer, G.A. Haugen, W.J. Heckman. Middle Row; E.J. Lozauo, L.D. Wadford, J.E. Owens, C.E. VanNostrand, R.B. Mattheu, E.P. Earls, J.S. Bell, R.E. Grant, W.K. Helms, R.C. Knowlton, R.A. Door. Back Row; R.A. Maisonneuve, A.D. Warole, H. A. Donaldson, J.L. Vaughn, R.M. Biedrzyeki, K.C. Bowen, A.B. Kuhn, J.O. Blaekwell, R.R. Rude, A.C. Nabieht, F.L. Ferguson, T.J. Patterson, D.A. Wheeler. I I r Page 235 I iTt linker- turn mil deftWTtl to top fT nn:il-. vIium- (link- prepare 10,000 pound f food dmilj. -J DIVISION: I mill U..w : .. Mik:i. II. Wil-.n. U.K. Parker, 1 II. I. Stewart, C.W. Mallii-. I. M..--111.111. J.G Straws, II Fowler, J.W. Brake, D.B. Neboa. Middle Row? J.P. MeCaJJer, K.R. l «l«;ir.l-. k.i. triaeeat, .1. Bell, U.K. M1I111..-I1. U. Mr..v-.ii. it.K. WUtaey, B.L. GUTea, V.K. Breach, CD. Seadaakj, B.I Garry. Itnrk K..w : J.G. ll.irri-. M.I. I i t r. .J. PoWelL CX. I n.k.f..nl. I. II. IViIit-m-ii. J.I . Verier, .l. ....k. K.M. Craig, J.J. I liliarr. J.S. Uurf... ! .(.. Mi«xr. II. I. Slmu-«-. V y V 5 « v fit V ' I i I (Above) The Ship ' s Store, a sea-going combination of Tif- fany ' s and the corner drug store. (Below) The laundry works around the clock to keep our clothes ship-shape. S-3 DIVISION Hancock barbers, White and Taylor performing their daily tonsorial duties. Approximately 3,000 heads of hair are cut aboard ship every two weeks. S3 DIVISION: Front Row: P.F. Stevens, R.J. Moss, F. W. Helterbridle, H. Morgan, H. D. Pool, ENS J.T. Simmons, J.W. King, J. B. Eischen, E. A. Cayetano, S.J. Kelly, W. R. Taylor. Middle Row ; M. Williams, R. Vander Wall, R.J. Balcom, A. Welch, J.F. Freeze, J.H. Meals, C.J. White, R.J. Fischer, R.J. Oshop, D. Wagner. Back Row; T.R. Hiltz, O.B. Beacham, H.J. Daniel, C.K. Robinson, A.L. Reyes, F.R. Pacific, W.E. Beilke, W.R. Gillis, P.J. Aguon. V • i %i -.1 IP tel W ' Ait I ■■■ W ( i lolhing i- .ilirn-il uml | m — «• I at tin- Pallor Shop. S-3... skivvies, haircuts, gedunk, etc. Othe -ail.. i. free, on liberty! But, as lx- : «•-. In- ears must ered b) the tea hustling who ui . . nni heads t bail •■■■ ten i lailoi i- .il- the well dressed, •■«|u iy -.nl.it. both on tl - i l ' and ashore. lowing .Hid Small Stores outfits him from li« a l to lee with a lull i.« L ..i « lothing I insure propel fit, minoi in. .11 of prised rating lot h..| stands read) and able. 1 1 run down at the heels, or sole-less, ■ obblei Shop omes lo the rest u -. Despite the rumor that iin-% have ■ special machine i break buttons, the ships i« Laundries v - rk against ihrt I«U. Working around ili - • 1 • k ihej turn oul fresh laundry i..r the entire reu week!) . IN J I. Simmons and hit S-3 Division provide personal ' service t . tin - men f the ship and Ui .r.iu| . I h -r«- are three ship ' s :..r - thai provide a retail outlet t i toothbrushes, film, wrist watches i -.-.i going il store. I li - i« Soda Fountains (nothing like this in tin- t ' 1.1 .iw!i spice the da) «nli sofl ilrmk-. un and .ill kinds. I -• ' and the — • 1 1 ■ f ► — Servicemen ibeii job i ir iii to pit all hands, ami a- general dispensers I cheer. S3 DIVISION! I r ..,.i RmriCW. Bradford, C.V. Buwke, G.P. Brb, P.J, Stabile, II. Lynn, w . II. Bolt, H.J. HoweU, J . Yowng, i .l. Murphy. Middle l .« | I. C s H egoa, II. Faauber, K. Hyaar, I ..J. Bradabaw, l.w. MeKlaney, Broom- Si i.i. I J. i I..M..M. PA Hn.lt . I . Goawnka. Baca Bow i GA Meyer, Jr. II. I.. Poole, B. I oloo, I l . Bnaanll. B.1 . Dyer, J.M. I-,,.-. II |. ,i i. m. VUmun. ii.it. Ho ],-.. S-4 DIVISION Liberty hours in foreign ports provide a mental sport — the conversion of Yen, MPC and Hong Kong Dollars, tinged with the fond memory of American Greenbacks. Generally the tabulations go astray and eventually the sailor is able to dispose of everything but his socks. No such free-wheeling with finances is permitted within the confines of the money- men of the ship — the Disbursing Division, S- 1. Chief holder of the taxpayers ' moneybags and I i ision Officer is ENS W. J. Callahan. He has the burden of being directly accountable for every payment made, and for each entry logged on the pay records of everyone aboard ship. The routine work of disbursing is cyclical (sometimes cyclonic). Bi-weekly entries are made in the pay record-. and the finances are allowed to pass from hand to hand. Semi- annually the records are closed and new ones opened — this is the period during which the Disbursing Storekeepers begin to mutter to themselves as they transcribe entries from one page to another, and double-check each page and its multitude of symbols and codes. Not-so-routine are the adjustments for longevity increases, or the happy changes when promotions are made. Allotments are a stop-and-start fixture, while withholding taxes and social security taxes are a stop-and-gone fixture. The answering of countless questions puts granny knots in the work schedule of the crew. Money matters are usually serious in nature and require absolute accuracy and competency. When decisions are made, apparently to someone ' s disadvantage, the DK ' s must exercise masterful judgement in explaining the why and how of the particular case. Handling vast sums of money has its heavy responsibilities — the crew agrees, but they would really like to take seconds on payday. After handling so much money for so long, Disburs- ing Officers come to regard it as mere paper. S-4 DIVISION: Front Row ; R. H. Wiese, O. L. Hodges, E.B. Suddith, ENS W.J. Callahan, C. E. lacampo, W.E. Richards. Back Row ; M. Swaney, D.A. Bezenah, T.J. Kern, D. M. Bow- man, M.M. Ayers, D.N. Rogness, U. Caricun- cau, M. Hernandez. ! 4 4 (.hirf J..,„- ami hi- ...... l.av. ,,!...!% I ii. tin -all. v. I In ( a, .tain - -I.uar.l- arr «-li.iri!.-.l «itl. tin- r. - ,m , ,1-i l il i t K..|,n- ..II,.-. r- wi-ll f..l i- III. ir main .lutx. -f |.r.|«irin- an.l «.r,i, tin- ki,.|M-r--- ni.ul . DIVISION li. ,irt l.r.akla-t ill tin- « ar.l r. .. mi i_ ' i .- nlliciT- a good -tart on tin- t n . Page 240 ' he officers have their sea-going home the ardroom. While at sea they pass their lew idle moments in its flee lounge, dining room, or when TV reception is possible, in the TV lounge. In port, the Wardroom serves as a center in which to entertain families and friends who are visiting shipboard. The Wardroom, one of the ship ' s largest spaces, and office] staterooms are cared for by the Stewards of S-5 Division. Stewards are adept at many varied tasks, and all are dependent upon each other. Some of the jobs involved in meal preparation are the drawing of foods from the storerooms, the actual preparation by galley stewards, the addition of finishing touches and the issue of food by pantry stewards — while the service is the duty of the wardroom stewards. Scullery stewards are charged with the cleanliness and stowage of the ship ' s silver and china. Room stewards maintain the staterooms and keep Officers Country in spotless perfection. Service is paramount, but gives way when the Stewards man their battle stations or quickly respond to general drills and ship ' s exercises. ENS J. W. Senter is the Division Officer. Complaints and praise from his fellow officers keep him jumping to insure top performance from a division that has behind the scenes importance. VIP ' s are able to pass judgment upon the ship according to the manner in which they are cared for by the Stewards. The importance of the Stewards reflects throughout the ship — their job, well done, affects the ship ' s officers, and spreads a tide to the entire ship ' s company. S-5 DIVISION : Front Row ; E. Lamb, G. Jones, M. Pitts, ENS J. W. Senter, E. Jones, H. L. Lyles, J. C. Quintanilla, R.L. Fletcher, J.T. Wauford. Middle Row ; L. Buhain, F.S. Mateo, G. Franklin, F.E. Johnson, W.L. Johnson, J. Bevily, F. Crawford, L.F. Robinson, J.I. Jones. Back Row; C.S. Barnes, N.C. Macawile, A. A. Enriquez, J. R. Raiz, D. P. Driz, R. Jackmon, P.C. Salvador, B.R. Santos, C.L. Jimeno, R.B. Marquez. I ' .-. J u NAVIGATION Over the bewildering vastness of the ocean ' s face, without a beginning or end, the ship finds its way — it rides the charted paths, steered by ear and touch and sometimes, out on the deepest, widest depths it reaches up to hold hands with the very stars seeking guidance beyond the horizon. Page 243 NAVIGATOR Goamaader Wayne H. lti-«-. Narigatoc .(ii.irl. -rni.i-li r |.|. t- n |Nfitiotl in l! - I l :i r t H(MM li ' nf I iiii ' on tlii- - i.nii. !(• ! I, hold recording. Page 244 Long Range Navigation, an invaluable aid to the modern navigator. A handful of hardware, with a microscope attached, is aimed at the heavens. Grunts of affirmation punctuate the air and heads nod approvingly. Precise numbers are called out and are recorded. The procession moves into the chart house. Astrological tables and mystic charts of the seven seas come into play. The Navigator and Quarter- masters arm themselves with dividers, parallel rules and needle sharp pencils. The ship ' s position is plotted — again, for the plot is kept around-the-clock. Aiding the Navigator. CDR W. R. Bise. in directing the ship ' s movements from port to port, and on the high seas is one of the Quartermaster ' s jobs. ' Tis a far cry from yesteryear, when quartermasters provided quarters and rations for troops. Today ' s QM is divorced from such householdlv duties. Navigation, and keeping the Quarter- masters Notebook. a log of events taking place aboard or about the ship, are prime duties of the rating. Operation of the auxiliary emergency steering stations and the steering of the ship during general drills and when leaving port are also duties of quartermasters of LT K. N. Bebb ' s N Division. A spoked steering wheel is the emblem of quartermasters, and fathered their moniker. W heels. During the hectic hours of daylight and drills, and the ominous stillness of the night, the reliable ' Wheels of the Hancock keep her on a true and safe course. N DIVISION : Front Row ; J.L. Stallings, R.E. Weiler. R.L. Rockhold. W.I). Parsons, LT K.E. Befob. CDR W.R. Bise, L. Long, E.G. Wright. C. L. Peters, G. R. Guilford. Back Row; P. A. Pfenning, L. W. Bates, Y. Vasquez, H. L. Owens, T.L. Boyd, M.D. Murphy, J.A. Lewis, F.C. Little. A.R. Sorenson, G.A. White, J.R. Fuson, M.D. Postou. Page 245 Page 2 K MEDICAL and DENTAL Life is the work of the hospital, sick bay and dental clinic. Aboard ship, dangers abound, the work of hospitalmen is constant. Aboard ship, where health is vital for combat readiness — Physical and oral health must be maintained. The exacting vigil is kept by the men of the caduceus, Tapping, drilling, probing and peering Into the mysteries of pain and sickness: Life is the work of the Medical and Dental Departments- Keeping men ready for combat is their goal. The challenge is answered. Page 217 A small mi . ..i suburban town, would 1 - proud t tell nt it- ( (i!n-(l hospital, .i Mm M X-raj machine its fluoroscopy, providing complex diagnostic studies. Such i- id.- boast I mil ship, and I ' l ' l H. E. Stutsman, the ship ' s Medical Officer. Tbe doctors and hospitalmen are antisepticall) competent in the medico-maxe I H Divi- sion ' s spaces. There i- ih - comforting familiarit) t t In- examining and treatment rooms •! s nk l . is. the prei dispensation I pills, potions and powders bj the Pharmacy. There is tbe sweating wail oi results b) the linical I aboratory, sometimes tli - overture i the Ward, ■ .1 cutting session in the Operating Room. Preventative medicine, ovei Ih.immi shots, spurs (n| tain Robed I- Statman. Medical (Mlicvr I 11. 1, r a ini.r..-.n.M-. I.arleria - cxamim-d. idriitifii-d. Mix mint and ugar. add .ni-li.d ! •«•. pOOJ in bourbon. Surgeons work under the glare of operating room lights. health — is followed by doses of first-aid and self-aid, lessons from battles with death and disease. Setting traps against sickness, scrutinizing the ship ' s water supply, food service and sanitary facilities, close liaison with sanitation officials in ports of call are medical routines. Caring for 3,000 men is no small job, added to it is con- sultation services for destroyers that act as plane guards, and emergency aid to ships of the fleet when they require it. The division must also be ready to aid in disasters ashore, when nature goes on a rampage against humanity. H Division ' s working hours are modified by the phrase EMERGENCIES ANYTIME, it also implies EMERGENCIES ANYWHERE, from flight deck to voids, afloat or ashore. H DIVISION: Front Row; K.W. Church, T.K. Rhoade, W.L. Nesbitt, LT A.J. Geiger, CAPT R.E. Stutsman, LT(JG) N.K. Barrett, H.E. Martin, P.D. Tuck, W.M. Morgan, G.F. Baker. Middle Row ; E.F. Edwards, S.T. Brown, K.J. Bray, C. E. VanHove, K. D. Gisvold, W. P. Costello, B. J. May, J. J. Malone, V. D. Mclvor. Back Row ; W. B. Patterson, G. E. Ensign, E.M. Stafford, E.R. Wagner, W.H. Jaquess, R.A. Kohlenherger, R.C. Davis, R.F. Matelski. H DIVISION i  • ty r X J ' ' s?il t. 1 w • -f ' j f w ! s ■ i |A di Vr Page 249 Ply, the smallest division aboard -lii| hai one ■ •l the largest jobs. There are approximate!) 6 teeth aboard the Hancock. The responsibilit) oi keeping them m ? I repaii falls i - ih.- three Dental Officers and m dental technicians l I Division. « aptain F. H. Stodola i- tin- Head ■•! ili - Dental Depart- ment; he is aided b) I I I. 1 1. Mikring and LT P. V. Reitz, i.il Officers. These three officers are qualified « l«- n i i - ami the) ! ili - actual chair 1 work, the drilling, filling, extractions, and bridgework. The) are . — i t«-«l b) technicians who are qualified i take K,is-. clean and h teeth, mis fillings and rendei emergenc) dental care. In addition i restoring teeth i I health, l Division maintain ll -ni prosthetit s laboratory. Inanavi month, 12 patients receive fine sets dentures. Dental technicians are .il- trained in first aid. During rters the - hospital i orpsmen. In- Dental Department i- i maintain the dental health of tl - Hancock and supervise l -m.il hygiene !  hip. in- job efficientl) with .1 toothache. Cantata I. EL 9todola Sestlor Dental OSeer Dental I li Im-ii. working on a partial plate. Dr. Ahlering, assisted by Dental Tech Causey. Dr. Reitz contemplating a molar. D DIVISION: Front Row; LT E.D. Ahlering. CAPT F.H. Stodola, LT P.V.D. Reitz, G. Juarez. Back Row; R.D. Marble. R.N. McManus, J.M. Cunningham, P.E. Middleton, W.E. Evett, W.G. Causey. Page 251 • ' _••■ - ' .-.J AIR TASK GROUP TWO Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings Sunward I ' ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split cloud — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov ' ring there I ' ve chased The shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air Up, Up the long, delirious, burning blue I ' ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew And, while with silent lifting mind I ' ve trod The high, untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God LT John Gillespie Magee, Jr., RCAF Page 253 Commander CATG-2 ..mm in. I. r GuWppI M.irri. t-irrii-r ir i ..-k «.r...i|. rwo. Lord I ili ' - estl ' ai skies ia ai i lei Vii I .i-k . t • • 1 1 1 r WO, commanded bj ' DR Gus M l... n. CATG-TWO has been the fighting proprietoi i WestPai aii while embarked on five deployment during 34 I the pasl 72 months. Conceived in battle heal at Experimental h Task Group I (X-R VY-19) during the Korean onfli .. ii was thro wn into the breach, .mil wiih commendations and citations thai lest if) to ii- fighting heart The V i I - - k ( ,inii|i i onsisted then I •■ • . I l 871 and VF-821. Out of that nucleus was Imiii the banners oi todaj F-l 13, VI 16, :.... lli |-214 and Detachments IND1 V ..I l I-..I. lli, and W-,i . I .H Ii nmi baa it- own primary missiou; each complements 1 1   - whole in the Croup ' s task ..to hunt oul and destro) the enemj in the air, on land oi ii the sea. iili the Sparrow I and Sidewindei guided missiles the pilots oi 1 1« and the Kingpins l I I I ; scourge the -k with eyes i radai from the Hancock oi VAW-11, tra king raiders down. With Bpecial weapons, the ' .ii Inn - •- il -. . . the Black Sheep 1 .,1 Mli (-21 I and the detachments oi lli .mi! VAW-35 extend 1 1 •• - main batter) powei oi the fleel ovei .i-i distances. The combat photograph) oi VFP-61 ' s Detach- menl India seeks oul the enem) wberevei In- i!i.i hull-. ( rG-2 STAFF 1 I ro.it Row | LCDRJ.T. N r:i .t M I .1 . I raneas, I DH .. Mn.ri. nun . t . Mulligan, i i ill . I . Baady. Bswfc ! •« i it. I . iIii.iiIIm mi. ll it. I . Mm I-. I l JG I • I ■ I Bthrofh I rjG h. . vv altera, I It llnil-ini. M.N . Siiniriill. J.H . heeler. ■MXrafJXtl ' - A fee ( r _ t4 R Rl IE |Si| IR T i ■ HHh P w 4 T? !5 ■ _ r H M Vlii.M- 111.- Kini;|iiii- llmt nm ' l 1 «- luMCked .. .r. I « nr nrv- in ti hl furiiiat ' nm u ir Pacific water-. Left) 1 iiiiiii: liy.r Wartlnn r.a l for another hop. VF-143 s Front Row ; LT M. L. Hayes, LT W. H. Koenig, LT D. L. McConneU, LCDR J. S. Roth, CDR V. F. Kelley, LCDR R.W. Huxford, LT H.P. Glindenian, LT W.A. Fitzpatrick. Back Row ; LTJG R.M. Lane, LTJG A.M. Campanella, LTJG J. H. Reich, LTJG J. W. Gilroy, LTJG E. J. Moore, LTJG W. V. Polleys, LTJG R. P. Bradley, LTJG D. L. Lind, LTJG A.H. Mardirosian, LTJG R.R. Warthen (LTJG D.E. Brownsberger not present). CDR Vincent F. Kelley, Commanding Officer, VF-143. Fighting Squadron ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE is a young outfit, born from the New Orleans Reserve Fighter Squadron 821, in January of 1953. It was deployed once to WestPac aboard the USS ESSEX (CVA-9), and a second time aboard the USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA-47). In November of 1955 a new skipper, CDR Vincent F. Kelley, appeared on the scene. The squadron also acquired the then new FJ-3M Fury aircraft, and a prized name— Kingpins. The squadron shaped up well enough to set records in many fields. Main- tenance soared as high as 98.1% availability during one of the three week deployments to El Centro. The pilots left enough 20MM cannon holes in competition banners to earn 25 E ' s , and second place in the PacFlt Air-to-Air Gunnery Meet; and a position to compete in the Second Annual Naval Air Weapons Meet in April of 1957. The squadron scored a leading excellent during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Hawaii, and captured an appreciated party, plus trimmings! Throughout the cruise, the Sidewinder carrying FJ-3M ' s kept a combat air patrol ready, and able, to meet all comers. On its return from this cruise, VF-143 will trade in its Furies for the supersonic F8U-1 Crusader — and will train and prepare to be Kingpins of the Air. V lur being ' mI I ' I (T tin- lli lil ilrck niciiil- l-l I . ' I i ill l u-i iii ' x-. IIh- aircraft mu«t yf in a ronouuri Mate f rrailinr— •. WUla the -liip li la Yoku-uka. 1 1 1 « - aqaadfon goes to Itaugi. h.-n tin- lur « an- in t living, tln ire lx-iiij: |wim |mt«-.I . I I- nf flxiiii:. lotl f rrjiuir. ami lottl of liberty ni 143 1 tn.ni H..«; k.k. Goaaalm, Kl. hnnl.nr. KM. William-. K.I. Bartoa, I I l«. LM. Guapaaelk, SJL Lorn, SjC i M-. r . III. SprfaBaat, PT Bwgfcin. II. J. «.ill . ri-on. BX. Jeffries. Middle Row; s.j. Vaeea, h.ll. Ornbeoa, VJk Mortimer. I.K. Il  l.m.l. BJL ( ■.rrifan. K.I. il« n. K.M. M....r. . J.C Kainuat. r. J.D. I l.n. (.1. I ' nii.li. K.M. V . I- l Ti.  I. I 1 1 • . r 1 1 j .-. . 1 1 . Hark Ko«; I. Ia l..r. W.K. u-l.r. I.K. Mc-kinmv. II. I. V n t - 1 — ii. li.l . StaUUH, l .l . Ilowinan. N. Venter « I . Neudeeker, W.H. ll.n. R.V. ilnon, . Konnitm. t vi ' £ V J A jet mechanic amidst the countless parts which make up the intestines of a Fury, During endless periods of flight operations, sleep is where vou find it •- I -l 19 itc iiirii working ■• an 1 J - tail I k a — rmlilv. g  % ? rt IL, ][ | I l.l : I mill K«. ; J. It. I lark l .l. I .u. ill h.r. (.1. M.-l .,-,■. K.J. M....r.-. II J(. J.W. .ilrm. Jr. I I l . l .I. I.ill.l. II u.v.i ii patri.-k. I .J. ohm.-. .).. K.J. Szcohy, ..l . havez. Middle Bow | 1 .11. I raii.li. 1 .11. I .win-ki. K.I . Decaoat, LB. Sehrrrry. J.I. ( hri-tir. F).I). School. K.CJ. Jordan. K. Kimic. I.J. Baker, I . . B a rg B T, K.ll. Mnii.lali-. J. II. Ballard. M... k u.,v. ■ i.k. Back, K. . ( 1.1M..11. w.l. katle, K.l ' .i. Inhwina. k.k. Una awn. I.J. Winter, W. Ekntroaa, n.i ' . I ' n.v. M.j. wiitn.x. I ' .l . Bay, J. II. Beett. l lit: Ir.-nt !{.. : . . Mini. v. I. I.., I.-. I. |l|i ak. l.ll. Ilvrr. I I JG K. hriyluimi. II M.I. Haw-. I I l . K.M Lane, MM. l.|. Moore, J. Balk—. M. Pniqnan. CE. Brown, S.E. Splear. Mi. Ml.- ! -•« | S.G fTninon. J.o. K-. .il. II I ' .irrn nt.v. I. . iim .ill. rni. in. I.I. (ovtanl. .ll. K r .11 In i in. r. II. II. Join— . I.I. Kii| |hiiI I 1 1.  ..V llar . IK. Staarne, n.i. Stewart, J. I . Bnanr, J. II. Barrett, III. Han. K.« . Mizon, U.K. Balpk. Baal Bowj I. v. Imillnj. K. Ha rn an... I . if i .1-1. .r. G.W. Dealer, K.J. Potter, D.G. I ' ar.mi. l .l . Mil. I.. . .. ( ..rm.ii.l. I. I ' .-i-. . Ili.k-. J. P. I I r. W.M. Itllgore, J.I. J. ..•..!.-. K.I. Slam, - Soli ill I it-. K -. « fr m v  I- ? -t AH is not work in VF-143. (Above Left) Icing the brew at a squadron party held at Sasebo. (Above Right) A friendly card game. (Below) Spotting for launch. Sfe is tr B _ • - — ' — M A y . •• Vii ' l tin- hrawno -li.ill Imi-oiih- li nil a.- i-urth ami ui.-ii will IniM-l it- truilwax . I r..nl H,.w : |).l. , mm, -rmaii. IK. Ilamm.r. (.(. HiIIk.t. II. Mrint. .-h. II JG III . Mra.ll.%. II J(. . . I ' mIIi-va. I I J(. VII M.ir.lim-,,,,. I I J(. U.K. Warth.n. I.I. Settle, V.J. Inni-m. (,. . W irklaii.l.r. Mi. I. II.- Bow I U.V. I ,i ' ,.n. ml. h..i Ti-. J.M. «iN.aii. Ml . Bjcni •• I • Imjma, J. P. Barta, J. v. Lytle, I . w . I yh-r, II. v. K..U-. II. 11.11- man. M. K. Saucrr, I.J. Mulil. H.I. tlllll— Hack K. w : CM. ModlflJ. J.N. Knlli.i-. I.I. Uiiiiui. 1 . H. KobiUii ll -, V M..«-,.-. (..I.  {a t«lalr. P. V. ttalk.-r. U.S. Octree. J.M. Murphy, J.K. Il.. apf.-l. ( I. Mai... in. J.(.. Slalrr. i _p jn__ Via A I The Kingpin Guimerv Team. Runner-up in COMAIRPAC and one of the two teams to represent AIRPAC in the 2ND Annual Navy-Marine Air Weapons Meet at El Centro. Top gunners of the squadron, LT ' Hank ' ' Glindeman, LT Skip Campanella, team leader CDR Vinee Kelley, LTJG Bagger Brownsberger, and LT Mac McConnell, are surrounded by the top maintenance and ordnance personnel that keep the aircraft living. Mr. Ernie Baldwin is the civilian, representing -North American Aviation Co. LTJG R.P. Bradley receives a congratulatory boot from LTJG E.J. Moore. The event was the 14,000th landing aboard the Hancock. LCDR R.W. Hu ford and CAG stand bv to offer their congratulations also. • LTJG A.M. Campy Campanella points to the silhouette of his latest kill, an F6F-5K radio controlled drone. He blasted it out of the skv when a near-miss made it uncontrollable and a menace to shipping in the area. X V AV V. N V WvA.YY U I hi ml ..--. - ..f N VI M -l.i-liin throii li lln-  k Sunlight iiii ' l .lm.l.iv -. . ■•■ nting tin- linr of mi 1 71 -. ' IM. V A - 1 1 6 Attack Squadron One Hundred Sixteen was commissioned at N S Miramar, on 1 December 1955. with CDR J. L. Callis as the Com- manding Officer. Soon thereafter it began to fly F71 -3M Cutlasses, which operated with unprecedented success throughout a shore based training period and aboard the LSS HANCOCK. A -116 is primarily a day interceptor and fighter squadron. The pilots are trained to launch the afterburner-equipped aircraft from the deck, climb to altitude and under the control of the ship ' s air controllers, intercept and destroy high or low flying attackers. The Cutlasses ' principal weapon is the Sparrow I guided missile. Attack can also be made with 20 MM cannon, or with 2.75 Mighty Mouse rockets which the plane carries in a streamlined pod hung on the belly of the aircraft. The squadron ' s pilots are qualified in the delivery of air to air guided missiles and in air to air gunnery — both high and low altitudes. This was the first overseas deployment for VA-116. and for a large number of its personnel. Inexperience not withstanding, all hands soon worked as veterans. The performance of the men allowed VA-116, owner of all shore based Cutlass operations records, to better AirPac and AirLant shipboard operating records — before the deployment was half completed. VA-116 can well be proud of its unequaled and deserved success on its maiden cruise. • S9 s  CDR John L. Callis VA-116 OFFICERS AND CPO ' s: Front Row; LT R. O. Louden, LT (JG) T. M. Stoner. LT R. M. Fletcher, LT R.L. Kraus, LCDR D. H. Stinemates, CDR J.L. Callis, LT W. M. Early, LT (JG) W.E. Oberholtzer, LT (JG) J. H. Sindelar. Middle Row; LT (JG) R.L. Stoddart, LT (JG) J.T. Carroll, C.H. Anderson, M.D. Green, W. Prather. H.A. Heek, R. A. Morton, ENS M. H. Clark, ENS R.B. Blankenship. Back Row; J.C. Marlowe, V.J. Betty, L. H. Steward, W. Mansell, E.D. Gray. I !■■ ii I la— • on a cat. I ' Orniiilahlr in a| |ii-aranci- ami | irf rni- an.-.-. lli - I 71 i- a n iit;li ra-cal to il.al with. I Id: I rout ROW) GJL V | . j . I. . 5.W. ShlpBUUk, II. Morion. .M. I . |U. . W. I ' rath.r. . Man- II. II It . . I ou.l.-ii, J. . Marl.. .. (II. n.l.r-m. PA Win.l.r. K.K. In. a-. H. . Har.M.-%. R. Hill. Mi. I. II. Bo« : I..I. Ma-.n. J. . Dunion.l. I ' ■ u I. r. W.U. NX in.v.v. -ki. H.W . Ilarri-. J.I. I aniar. D.I. ( ii ri-t ian-n. K.J. Jrnr-I. G.R. I r.-.inan. . . ( appellel I. SJ . t ..n. . Ilai ' k lli  : J. V. I ' il .l. I • . ! .■ . -arr. I . I . .ri.-li..|.. I.I. -lil.xk. It. . I inc. I .1 . .. . .J. Ma- i. Cole, • 1 ii l.-.i Ii . U.K. Mum-. U.K. I.iii. . .. Vr ii.la. I.I. Inrn.r. I ' .l . I ri rr. U.K. Niniil-oii. Fame 266 • • d l t; i Twin tailed terror in formation. Five good reasons why ATAKRON-16 takes a back seat to no one. VA 116: Front Row; H.J. Hollinquest, J. Broaden, W.C. Freeman, J. W. Wind, LT(JG) J. H. Sindelar, L. H. Steward, K.J. Malloy, G. Jacobson, R.W. Moris, L. Evans, A. Hamilton. Middle Row ; R.C. Rinaldi, R.T. Anderson, V.L. Jolly, J. R. Frazier, J. A. Pope, R. E. Braley. R. Hunter, R.A. Smith, L.R. Shelton, Shoemaker, L.C. Baldwin. Back Row; W.H. Bruneau, W.H. Whittington, D.A. Melosh, E.E. Veney, S.C. Pederson, D.W. Strickland, D.L. Schoou, E.R. Tabor, E.L. Holmes, J.E. Norris, W.A. Fisher, E. Dewey. •W II -42- I I I 1 1 1 1 s 1 Page 267 I mill Ro« . If lit I— 1 , I.. I. rni.k-liank. R.V. I ' rit.-liar.l. R.A. M« rl..n. I l.|(. I.M. StOBer, M. D. (.mil. II. I. Mr.in.l. iil.nr-. li.l). J..hil- n. W.I. Miull. W.I. (li.k. Mi. I. II.- I{.. : l.(.. Mal.liam. V.I. K.mrli. I.N. « lark. R.P. Miller, R.E. ! •—. J. v. Mrx.ni. v.v LeeroU, 1. 1 . Dun, K.w. BaUbronaer, 6.J. I rank. J. v. Lowe, J.W. Underbill. Rack Rowi CJ. Pow, li.l. I H.I.....I. ..l . Geib, .1.1 ' . PeJMaari, II. Keller, D.L. M.-k.-r-. .11 Reroa, M.J. Ferlejr, K.I. . ' II •■ . I ' .J. h.ini.- . Frt.nl Ron : Kl . Goodman, «.. I ill rum-.-. 11.11. ...kr.ll. M.J. Mi-tty. II K.M. I l.trlur. C..K. Poster, CJ. D.MK-.I. J. II. I I. irk. K.W . K..l.r. r. It.K. Mriltain. Ka.-k Row I K.l . .uml li-. GJ . I onntain. M.I . h. mi. IK. K.I , l.-m.-n-. J.M. I i-t.-r. J. Mill.r. J.v. Lewta, K.v. Wham, P. Reber, J.l . MeNeely, WJt. Steaheaeoa, 1 . I leree. -IIW QlJL U L j . •• 1 r rrtTl I efl Mechanic i- :ilmn-l -wallow. -il bj 1 1 1 1 I - r I m - 1 1 it i -f-lui ■■ i ni of mi 171. Mi ' iM- V rolling -liiji rii|iiirc- air- i-r;iii Im- batoned i clt-«- k with strong win-- .1- -ll  repairmen work. u I la-- uriiir iIim-- iloiililr I i ■ I a- n-a«l room ami lounge A Cutlass caught with her hair down: twin jet engines are removed for repair. Refreshments are featured at birthday party for LT(JG) J.H. Sindelar (center). ATSUGI DET. YA-116 : Front Row; LT(JG) G.W. Baird, G.A. Honer, E.A. Wilson, L.R. Blood, V.F. Akins, D.D. Tegethoff, B.O. Jones, C. Leblanc, G. D. Myres, H.C. Chance. Middle Row ; LCDR M. E. French, G. A. Myres, C. T. Todd, C. Smith, F.D. Lucart, B.A. Bernard, F.C. Williams, R.E. Wan- less, R. R. Harper, G. C. Denton. Back Row; LT ( JG) J. B. Brown. C.R. Lamb, R. Jones, J.T. Chester, E. Douglas, V.A. Ricci, H.S. Bjorn- son, W.J. Cassidy, W.R. Etter. D.F. Lewis, G.R. Gourley. R.B. Crowe. Paee 71 Ship  % inu- iiit v.iinl for l.iimrli. V-.VV- k r.iiili- r«. in ill parked like ■ grim rlmir. warm ii| I heir •!« A- Squadron Hr IVH l. the long range mi.hu bat- the l v II. H k. the primarj air-to-surface  iru -k Croup TWO, has firepowei akin battleships capable I accurate and devastating l.tNKi mile ranges! Iln- considers onl) i venlional ordnance, foi special weapons deliver] is the squadron ' s primarj mission. Wart trained in daylight deliver] of :lm. bombs u| in J.inmi pounds, and air-to-suj fai e rot kets in ilnr hnmKing aii.uk-. Eagles l day, the] ■ .in I %l- ifihi missions include ail support bj the li lii .il special i |m-- ol weapons deliver] are rd, including the famous idiol loop , which starts altitude. inall) rorpedo Squadron I I I . dying I l! l aircraft, Torpeckei FIVE was redesignated Vttack Squadron 6A. I ... years latei il was redesignated as Vttack Squadron III n ll l mil was assigned l i i - aircraft li won consecutive Ul-Navj I awards a- ili« ' l - -i ol its type squadron in 1949 and 19 • . On 3 J ii 1 1950, squadron aircraft were among the Brat naval aircraft launched at the onset ol the Korean War. The squadron, ili«-n aboard the I x - Vallej Forge, won iln- Navj I mi ommendation, and foi meritorious action during the Inchon I andings, the rn--iilrnii.il I nil itation. Deployed seven times on Fai Easl cruises, aboard five differenl carriers, •• 5 bas amassed . notable re I. I !) • Warhorses nave been, and are, read] foi anything. i l l! It. I . Hiililrr. Commanding IMBcrr ol -. . Page -272 VA 55: Front Row; LTJG K.K. Hume, LT H.E.J. Stanch, LT J.K. Kemble, LT L.R. Goodman, LCDK T.C. Farrell, CDR B. D. Holder, LCDR J. T. Wray, LT R. B. Whitegiver, LT R. F. Abels, LT R.L. Wright, LT A. H. Moore. Back Row ; ENS M. L. Holt, LTJG R. A. Walters, LTJG E. E. Sheeley, LTJG J. D. Godwin, LTJG C. A. Dyer, LTJG D. C. Voelker, LTJG R.H. Rasmussen, LTJG J.R. Toncray, LTJG R.A. Barnes, LTJG J.L. Kershaw, LTJG O.W. Nash, LTJG J. B. Burgess. VA-55 With cigar-shaped wing tanks brimming full for greater range, Skyraiders in formation streak for target. ■ I Ik- o. |( mi,- I am II. and lii- loaded Skyraider. I r..iil IJ..w : C.E. P. n.l. mra--. V(.. Marlar. II. I. (-anu la%. I .W. Mari.n-. N.M. H.rrick. LTJG J. ' .t. loin-rax. I.IJI. II. TIlprlBJ. I.I. I ri n .. J. II. W,-i.,wr. I .H. Kail. .11. J.K. Hi.l.r. W.I. Hartley. Mi. I. II.- How: J. I.. u . I..V. K« «al- -k.. W.J. W..II. I ' . . IViri.-r. HI. Dmj, M.I. Mill-. J.l . Hanham. J.A. Harper, K.I. Kiiri.m. H.l.l. K.(. Hull. S.J. S.n.i- iii. k. H.I. I.UMM.I-. I.J. I c l-t. ' ii. W .11. M.Mirh.a.l. Hack H.iv ; J. S liil|i| . H.K. lifTunx. . . N.ixak. M.(. Naiarnlr. W.I. | 7l |i. |. IVi,,,.. L. Ja.k-.m. H. Mil.li.l. W.H. Mainiin-. J.K. Ilium. R.G. Mill.r. H.J. l-a.l... (.. Ihnk.tt. N.N. Kirk. ii. I. .11. II. I nn . 271 A squadron AD taxis forward, after its safe reeovery. 1 1 1 -r — Gunplumbers of VA-55 at their labors. Front Row: A. V. Wilson. D.K. Kline. M.Y. Sunirall. LTJG R.A. Barnes. LT J.R. Kemble, LT L.R. Goodman. LTJG J. D. Godwin. LTJG O. W. .Nash, LTJG J. Burgess, W. C. Hitesnian, E. M. Hudson, J. C. Brown, L. L. Alley, C. D. Paige. Middle Row : W.A. Hanuasch, J.W. Vaughan, W.F. Foster, E.H. Stump, J.R. Morgan, K.M. Rose, R.L. Broadbent, J.F. Fletty, J.H. Potts, J.M. Amberson, L.D. Wadford, N. Vizena, D.G. Randolph, G.R. Martin, W.C. Brett, F.A. Martinez, D.D. Johnson. Baek Row: T.P. Orr, K.A. Lackore. J. A. Walters. L.E. McCort. T.N.Watson. J.K. Martin, P.L. Huse, D.M. Sommervold. L.V. Brewer. R.J. Bies. W. Haves. W.M. Mitchell, T. Roberts. C.l . Tallon. MeCombs, W.D. Hall. Page i!T. _ £. I In- |  .ilul iii ini-. .mil full r- 1. 1. 1.I..I prom nl . i.Y- Lm VI ' - help Hi in Operation I ' iiiM It. . I in Kobe lliirlxir. K. i.l% for ' It i-k launch, l ' - v ;iii. motor i « 1 1 ■ ng. I ngine gel final t.-t before wrinn arc opened. N -,.-,: I n.iil Row I .(.. H..rt..n. J. I . per, J. V. J. « , II. M.I. I ' ,,„,ll K . . I ;.k.-. II | . K.I. II,,..,.. INS M.I,. h - •• ' • Bjmenraon, I . . Stafford, . .. [banning, II. Sampson, U.I. .c. Mi. I. II.- Bowi W.I.. MeDoanld, G.B. GoarownU, Ledford, CE. Mill-. K.I. Sohrweide, L.W. Godfrey, «.. I . (take , K.w. Borden, II. It. EuD, K.w. Blgplow. v Bo n Va a H ' liuikl.. Bed Ron : w . I . R hrlmnr. D.L. Jordan, I. hmmta, R.O. Mir. I.-. Cat ..... k. K.I. I .1- warda, K. . Dclt, SJ . Bane, i .n. Dnna, l.l . Vaaoeahajn, M.K. Meier, I..I. In- • . II ' . Flower . A proud Corn Stater helped mf give traditional messy wel- come to VA-SS plane forced to land aboard Yorktown. V Prop chewing the air, Skyraider strains forward. Just past island, tail is already off the deck. Mirror landing system shepherds AD back to the fold. Wings are folded, pilot clears area for next plane. , • • Photo Banshee in the landing pattern banks to port finds the meatball. . . . descends toward the angled deck. . . . t glides straight on the centerline. . . . with hook swinging free, sees the waiting arresting wires. ■ e and pounces on them ! Baa Baa Black Sheep Banshees in the sky YMFiawi-214 . v.JVMSJti I Hill rlluir V N. l,f. Jr.. I «.M VMI W - ' 11: I mill BOW | ( Vl ' l Mil. -h. II. I ' RjaB, l ' l Owem, M ' l Wain. I. MVJ CoDiM, MAJ S.li.r.r. I lllll N, 1,1. M J llrumnm;. M | I , 1 1 , nj I1..111. ( M ' l  «■ ,.l.. II. 1 M ' l ; i..-l. : ,n. M ' l .;■ nl in. r. Back K«.w: I I H..I.-..H. I I i. I. in. I. I I Kix.inl. I I row—end, I I II. rli-l.r. II I ' lii ll| ..I I. II Bowlfa , II Mm- Vrlliur. II Kniini- •i. r. I I l ' .ir-..ii-. I I mlir-iin. I I i In ill. mi n I. I. 280 4, I An aerial tune stars a Banjo quartette. A group of twenty-seven men, under Major Gregory Pappy Boyington, formed the original blacksheep ' of VMF-214. Marine Fighter Squadron 214 was commis- sioned early in 1943 at Ewa, Oahu. T. H., and fought to fame in eighty-four days. They piled up a smashing record of 197 Japanese aircraft destroyed or damaged, troop trans- ports and supply ships were sunk and ground installations were destroyed. The Badge of Honor of the squadron is a complex one. It features the Black Shield of Illegitimacy — the bar sinister — the black sheep superimposed — a circle of stars and over all is the image of their aircraft! The Korean conflict added a chapter in the squadron ' s history. Fighting 214 was the first Marine Squadron to see action in Korea. Seeing action was more than a tourist jaunt — VMF-214 completed two combat tours, during which they inflicted tremendous damage upon the enemy. Enemy troops, gun emplacements, shipping, bridges, supply lines and tanks were all subject to view in the squadrons gunsights. LtCol. A. N. Art Nehf, Jr., Commanding Officer, took, in January of 1956. a nucleus of combat night fighter and carrier pilots, joined with a group of first tour pilots and the ground and office crew to weld in a period of fifteen months a new squadron — Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 214. The new Blacksheep covered instrument flying, bombing, rocketry and strafing as used by the Marine Corps in close air support, air-to-air gunnery, carrier qualifications, high and low altitude special weapon drops plus day and night intercepting. During this time the squadron earned the quarterly AIRFMFPAC Safety Award for three of the five quarters covered. Deployed on the 1957 WestPac Cruise aboard the HANCOCK, the Blacksheep added to Air Task Group TWO their tactical capabilities and specialties — close air support with both conventional and special weapons, medium range special weapons delivery and all-weather interception. The squadron had a successful tour of duty and carried out its commitments admirably. Another chapter has been added to the fighting history of the Blacksheep. Pace 281 III. k. In -Hi.!-- i- -.in. Inn. - a -«T -vi lri «T. Ordnance equipment receives the I SM treatment. I rmil ROW I 5.W. 1 illi.iii-. II. |. Ilinliiii... K. . Marki.wi.v. M.I. Marr.iu. B.W. in.l.r. W. Mur.x. II. I . al.l«ill. II. NX. Kru.-ir. J.J. I rlmn. V.K. Mri.ii. J.J. h.nn.ll . I . . M Ma-l« r-. I .K. k.iii|nr. No. ml Bowl K.ll. iiu lilin. ..J. INiiii. I ' .K. K.liiiiui. J.( . OMh— , (.. . llxlr. W.I. 1 nm:i-. I.I. II., him. W.I. I iirnugc. .K. M.ikiil.lma. K.I. Milk.. C.S. (jim.r.m. K.W. M..rri-..ii. (.K. IlirkM.n. I . M. Hagoiie, U.K. Hole, C.L I ' liill.-i.k. Hark ROW j 1. 1.. Mr....... II ' . I .1,11.1. M.i . Miak.-I. . M.l. Maagrobaag, .w. limit, R.Y. Ornelaa, DJL Lodwikowakl, w .1 . riannbj. J. i llih. hi. (I. I l, ..mi-, i.w. w l„,|,liam. .(. Wright, C.R. Wiml.i-li. N.M. Solllagi r. I ' .w . Morgan, K.M. HI. ...mi, .1,1. .J. Golab, I . « ,l .. I. 2M2 Line crewmen are interested in a bottle. ' MARINES VMF-214 1 1276HH . XK— w VMF-EI4 rWT g Skylarking during time out from operations. Busy hands — interested spectator included Hook down, a Banshee settles to the deck. Page 283 I n.til H..h : .U. Gag P. II. Miiitli. I.I. (.rulil.. I. . IY ..la. V. V r.lml. la. J. I . I in.l. num. L J JoM wg y , I.. I . t..r. x. J.I. (.urn.i. U.J. Morale . II. I. I ' ri..r. «..l. I ' .i W.M. «M...rn.-. Mi. I. II. BOW I U.l . CMtfa, J.I. Reynold |{. VI S. S|irriKvl. J.K. liaker, I.N. I .mil.. II. M. Ileeker. U.I. Jal.l.ora. I  . I . 1 ar.l.u. M. . ( raiy. W.I. I alirn. J.P. VrlM.ur. K.I. Matllii.-. I. V. Newton, U.I. r.wkir. liiirk U« w: I.I. It. iijainin. I.I. GngBOn, . I larrin loii. II. I. iii .ii. I .W. N.ill. Jr.. . . S-unu-s I. II. Soliufrr. I.U. Il.rr.xl. M.J. Dickeiln. J. V. Mn-ea. . ( ..I. man. I. Niim.ra. It. II. il.im-. I. J11I111-0II. 11.11. I i. ' llt. Ill . m. Right : Citaehing the plan.-- al...ar.l. LoW0T l.efl : M|. 21 l ' - m.lar r. .-. i - mainti ' iinnrr attention. I ..vn-r U ii ht : II. I In. lit: 111 tin- ramrra v. a- 11 11 1. a.l. .1 . Front Row : J.K. Kerins, P. Lynch, R.K. Tipton, C.V. Letreta, R.N. Nagata, R.L. Royhal, S.J. Lloyd, H.E. Lindsay, U.F. Matthews, E.T. Grant, C.E. Walker, M.D. Pyles. Middle Row : W.D. Tallhear, B.A. Pinkerton, G.R. Gibson, J.E. Dillo, J.B. Valdez, C.N. Grey, J. L. Hicks, S.H. Steen, J.J. Crawford, J. C. Wynn, L.J. Tounsed, H.E. Diamond, R.E. Foster. Back Row : P.J. Bracken, M.G. Shoup, H.P. Ludwig, P.B. Jensen, W.J. Jones, S.F. Marinello, J.R. O ' Neill, L.A. Harvey, W. Holt, R.L. Dark, J.R. Zertuche, R.L. Magoon, C.R. Jones, J.D. NcNatt. Left : Navigating isn ' t funny, he ' s lost. Lower Left : Rein- hart ' s Retrievers, Flight Surgeon ' s Office. Lower Right: Faking ? No flight suit LT ?? I I rout K.. : V. W in.li.-t.r. .M. Ial.il.. II. V. al. r. I. II. Kn-k.l... (..I. ..iilliall. J. Mullu. Jr.. H.N. K«„|. .U. KiniL ' .-. .K. I..|m-. II. I.. Ki.liar.l-. II. I. Ilui-k. Mi. I. Ilr K..% : H.M. « aij.r 1. I. I. Markl.-. It. II. .liafl.r. U.K. liuw. I. I.mI.I. J.M. .,..11. J.H. ItJVO, IK. (.alit-ki. II. I. M.I. an. K. . I ' .-rru. I .J. Ilu-li.-. VII. « liar-ualal. Ka.k BOWI I ' . II. RowlM, II. . Mark-. I..U. J. .111-. «..J. I ii.lian-kx. Mil. W .1.1.. CE M.K.n i.. (.. . Ilaiiim. NN. II. mitli. I.I. Mill. r. K.I . I .... K.I . I Ore, I I . Carroll. Perched for ■ -ln.i IV. .. tin- jmri eatapull o i . iii.illiir ll.inji. 1.1k.— I .at |...-iti ii. 7-ri Straight and level, hook and flaps down land. Banjo recovered, it taxis forward with haste. Seconds stretch as landing distance shortens. Zang. the cable stretches, the plane is stopped. _ , ' % , II. I.. r..i.l t-. go. l-t j.ri . . mloTi -ml t -l. «:i| l. . . Wain. I. MI .214, V In ! • 1 1 1 - — nil tin lliiilil iliik. nllii-r .ill- il- tin One miiriliTnii- nroon of ii Sk% raider ami ■ Il .nll napalm upreadi fire irniw iln- «x-u. FLIGHT OPS Touch and go a plop and a roar. Grand Prize. D.L. Shackelford, AN, OA Division. Its tail hook dangling, a twin-jet Cutlass screams home. a colorful look at a serious business With an earsplitting effort, a Skvraider gains speed, lifts itself oft the deck and into the air. a Indians YFP-61 Intrepid Upper Left: IHHI Waller B. Zlibeefc, Q4 -C Left]  el et — 1211-21 ' . tin fir-I |.liot. Han-lirr. Below I r..nl K..v, M.I. I r. .111.111. U.K. I link. II J«. J. I :irn. II. II P.M. Bteeeanreg, LCD! 1 . U Baabeek, I I J(. I.J. ■ ..%!.-. K.I. Mianli.-lt .r. J. . I ..k.n. K. K. Iiitlli-. SciiiikI |{ v ; M. John-Mill. J.I. N.in Scv« e, K.K. Price, K. L « aObm, ■ P. Beaky, B. I . BoekweB, l . I . Me H.ih.iI. W.t. -hull . II. | .i:ni. J.M. Mulm.x. Iliir.l Bow; 1TB P ■■ ■ . J T TBiliilj. J T ftpijele. . I . ■ .111-4 11. I I.I . I l ' .r-t m.iii. M. . ( ,l mi. J.J. llnr K. I .1 ' . M,iu Rfetalsmiths working on the « ings. again. Swooping over latul ami sea. the curious PP ' s of YFP-61 ' s Detachment India make film records ol shore bases and potential military targets. W hen the detachment ' s aircraft land, the photographers mates unload the cameras, pick up developed film and rush it to the Photographic Interpretation Officer for interpretation. Detachment India is a splinter group of Light Photo- graphic Squadron SIXTY-OXE. which is home based at NAS Miramar. The detachment has two aircraft: one i- equipped for forward firing shots and the second is the familiar F2H-2P whose long nose has three glass windows on the port and starboard sides and on the bottom. From behind these windows peer the aerial cameras that shoot vertical or oblique shots, as desired. The taking of photos, in either daylight or darkness, is only a part of the detachment ' s work. Plotting of the pictures is done by the pilots, while the actual interpretation ami object identification is done by the photo interpretation officer. Photographers maintain the cameras as well as load and unload them. The excellent maintenance of the detachment ' s planes was due to the labors of the line crew. Detachment India was rated Excellent during the ORI and maintained the high standards of YFP-61. The detach- ment looks forward to returning to the States, where it will trade in its F2H-2P s for new aircraft, the F8L Crusaders. Right : Checking the results of a photo mission. Below PP. and Marine escort, over Diamond Head. ppi VIm.m - I I in. ii n|. ii. in, -i ,-riw tn ii — up n nUUfi iu-io iii..-- ..mi-Iih in, ii vd-. w i.i j.-. u|i tu tin- imi. I ii the uliI Navy, .1 lookout was stationed lii li on the in.i-i to search the borisona foi the eneaj and i -limit advance training t the lf«k- below. The Nav) ' i toda) bai ii ' i forgotten him, but In- modern counter part i- stalioned high above tli - ship in an airplane, .mil searches the boriaom with radai i distances which tin- lookout, in hi- lonelj ' row ' s neat, could not | --il l have envisioned. Urbome Earl) Warning Squadron I I I I i - 111. home based at v North Island, San Diego, pro- ides a ili-i.n bmenl •■! these fl) ing sentinels t evei j maim i. ii i in m tin- Pacific. Detachment India is led aboard tin- Hancock bj l I ' K Jim Keane, Theii aircraft arc the guppies , i more formally, the D-5W, whose luil - iii bell) bouses the powerful search radai antenna. The capabilities I Detachment India extend beyond tint nl detection. Each aircraft carries an airborne ail controller who is capable of vectoring oui aircraft t inter- cept incoming enemj air raft, guiding strikes t ami from -. conducting anti-submarine searches, i -i-.mil ami ret) ue operations. With tin- advent I Bupersonic aircraft, earl) warning is becoming more and more of a necessity. W - 1 I and ln-i fai Hung detachments are providing airborne earl) warning Imi the fleet Detachment India is proud i be a part of these efforts. lliilliilliilliilliillnlliilliilliilliiliill i ii Ii i I r 1 1 h , i J 1 1 J 1 1 . 1 1 . .i 1 1 ! ; i (I . i i h i !i 1 1 Mm 1 1 m [ImI I ' .J 1 1 ! :: .! 1 1. ili.i h i . i . 1 1 ti . I ■ i i i . 1 1 1 , 1 1 j . 1 1 . 1 1 1 . i , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 , j o.,_. Ill LCDR James R. Keane, OinC of VAW-11, Det. India. 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Miller, F.F. Lett, LT ( JG) A.S. Frohlieh, LT(JG) B.L. Shirley, LT (JG) J.W. Glendenning, LCDR J. R. Keane, LT(JG) R.A. Ginn, LT(JG) R.C. Stover, LT(JG) K. Kaniinker, ENS D. L. Ebersole, R.L. Johnston. Middle Row; J. E. Rowe, S. R. Lacy, V. D. Rogers, N. L. Humphrey, R.L. Straiton, R.L. Eleazer, J. H. Dickey, J. E. Thompson, D.T. Haggott. Back Row; J.A. Garrett, L.H. Floyd, H. G. Flouknoy, E. L. Snyder, B. W. Hall, R. P. Sims, C.F. Mills, C. E. HoUey, A.L. Vinson, R.F. Hirseh. • • n s mun f 2 1 ' ' Jr I T TT t With .1 thundrrina roar «•! N w -.!. - inini Skyralden i- ' H ii another hop D crimen! Irn! Ml W . - . « t r i . - r Attack Squadron lllllin I l l -35), with I! Howard Howaei irmed in September, 1956 and hi « VI .J foi deployment aboard ibe Hai parent squadron was first formed N S North I-I..I..I. San Diego, in 19 ■ hi squadron bai bad ■• leam rier deployed from ili - West oast, - provided three teanu i i cruises in the Mediter It compiled an outstand d during the Korean II) for nighl tactics and as ■• night heckler. the M 5N 51 ler , with i i new t tin..-: pilot, i. nl. ii operatoi and oountermeasuret operatot naviga- tor, Detachment India provides nighl and .ill weatbei trained . i tw - .mil pilots .Hid iIh-ii configured aircraft thai enhance the striking force i ili - fleet The teanu are trained extensivel) and practice constant!) i In- 1 1 multiple missions which include anti-submarine warfare, special weapons delivery, countermeasures, pathfinding,  OD, and •■ myriad t da) and m lii operations. The (.in do attitude I Detachment India is • proud reflection upon 1 1 • - parent squadron .m l has ■! n«- much toward the exemplar) completion I the detachment ' s missions. wv■ ••w p ■VPwV%FV ■vv% ■■• w••  ■vv , wV •vv■ •n I ' o -  A. VAAW 35 : Front Row ; D.J. Hayes, H.A. Wright, J.F. Clinton, C.R. Vryheid, LT(JG) H.W. Wright, LT J.E. Russ, LT H.M. Howser, ENS T.H, Lyons, LT(JG) G.B. Allen, D.J. Million, CM. Richardson, D. Baker, L.W. Frost. Middle Row ; H. Means, R.A. Ralston, K.A. Boettcher, J.W. Norris, F.M. Hilhurn, K.E. Byrd, J.M. Lee, M.L. Steadham, L.A. Putzel, E.B. Smithing, G.T. Pelicen, J.F. Nun, R.H. Engelman, H.S. Upshaw. Back Row; G.A. Melntire, W.E. McCully, J.D. Hahhershon, D.L. Bradley, B.R. South, K.M. Tschahruu, R.J. Plautz, E.J. Rome, R.L. Walker, A.E. Casteel, D. Watson, R.L. Hill, E.B. Breslin, L.D. Johnson, A.A. Moody. (Right) A git-tar, some spare time and LT Elvis Russ, and Ready Room 5 sounds like Memphis, Tennessee. (Below) Where would the pilots be without mechanics ' i I 2 . ' I In - l - i ' _• . ip.ilili- f ilrli rrinj: ill ' l it: ' flfi to I ■ • - liiarl of tin- dirtily. Left l(l U Matthew, N ll- Earn, altar Bikinj the 12,000th landing alionril lilt- lliiiiroi ' k. Ili-low I In- r. — | ol i- complete and the nn ninl -n-w begin work. YAH -6 . Vccuracy with speed is the motto of Heavy Attack Squadron Six (VAH-6) ; and Detachment India. Detachment India is composed of six officers and 51 enlisted men, with LCDR Vernon J. Sistrunk as Officer-in-Charge. The squadron ' s primary mis- sion is pin-point radar bombing; to deliver special weapons from high altitude at long range. To ac- complish the mission, the detachment operates three North American AJ-2 Savages. The AJ is a three-place, long range medium bomber which also has a limited capability as an in-flight refueler. It is the largest operational carrier based aircraft in the Fleet. A pilot, bombardier-navigator and the third crewman comprise the crew. All undergo intensive training as a unit in addition to specific and individual training, to carry out their duties more effectively. The AJ has been termed one of the most com- plicated aircraft in service; no one in the main- tenance crews disputes this. The aircraft ' s com- plexity and size requires a wide variety of skills and long, hard hours of work on the part of the maintenance crews. VAH-6 detachments are aboard each CVA class carrier in WestPac. Their combined striking force gives the Seventh Fleet a strong arm in its role as a deterrent to possible aggression. It is hoped they will never launch against an aggressor, but should the need arise, VAH-6 quotes— ACCURATE CUM CELERITATE. VAH 6: Front Row; J.A. Koehler, C.L. Burrow, J.E. Miles, J.H. McGuire, J.W. Williams, R. S. Allen, R.T. McCIain, W.B. Ghee, M.J. Kellev, B.J. Hutehins, J.H. Longest, D.D. Slack, LT(JG) J.P. Jones, LCDR E. W. Matthews, LT R.J. Sample, LT(JG) J.M. Sherwood, S.B. Fisher, J.E. Taylor, H.M. Chandler. Middle Row; R. Eppinger, P.R. Byrns, D.E. Markle, L. S. Bailey, R.G. Satterlee, N.D. Whitworth, O.J. Crawford, W.W. Kennison, R.E. Sharp, K.R. Spencer, A. A. Edwards, D.C. Hale, G.R. Tate, J.W. Ward, E.B. Burns. Back Row; M.C. Parker, J.M. Nobes, D. P. Mclnerney, T.W. Linquist, A.F. Schmidt, P.H. McCoy, L.S. Davis, J.J. Biheau, J.O. MendeuhaU, F.A. Cimaglio, D.E. Bros, D.A. Champion, B.L. McGee, R.L. Wise, M.D. Scoville, K.F. Elsasser. I jf|) f Thoujh f hey 50 mad they shall be sane, Thauch they si k through f hesMthey S • UUI..« ...in •• • •• 1 ..« %. rtcs Swint 1  T 14 1 May2.ii I957 « ill iiiiliBiliilliI [lyjj 1 1 1 H ITi fffl II II III J- STRIKE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Art Editor Photographic Editor Copy Editors Business Manager Staff Photographers Staff Assistants LTJG Byron L. Warmee Jerry N. Brooks. S Richard Norrish, J03 LTJG Jack Darnell John D. Tacy, GF1 EjVS James A. Devenne LTJG Joseph H. Reich Joseph F. Bush. PH3 James B. Henson. PH3 Thomas F. Quisenberrv. PHAAJV Stanley J. Kupersmith, S Mike Talicska, SN F. William Block. JG3 Lee H. Nance, PA 3 Our special thanks to Warrant Officer K. G. Riley, Chief Photographer ' s Mate B. Teigan. and the rest of the Hancock Photo Lab crew for the cooperation which made this book possible. The Staff award for service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty goes to William H. Smith. PHI, whose cruise book assignment resulted in his improved understanding of helocopter operations and the use of survival gear. Well frankly. Joe... (Above) Editor Warmee deals with VF-143 kibitzer?. (Below) Managing litor Brooks does lavouts. layouts, layouts. J From the Editor This is STRIKE, the 1957 Hancock Cruise Rook. We think that it is an unusual hook, and sincerely hope that you have enjoyed it. From the outset, the objective of the Staff was to produce the finest cruise book possible. This idea was blessed in the encouragement received from the Command. Direct results of this enthusiasm were the generous specifications of the book — the large size, the greater number of color pages, and the finest paper, printing, binding and cover available. Having contracted for a cruise book of these elaborate specifications, the Staff set about to produce a book worthy of them. In contents. STRIKE was again to be an unusual cruise hook. First, we wanted to tell of the mission of our aircraft carrier in Far Eastern waters — to maintain the capability to launch air attacks against anv aggressor, should we be called upon to do so. This attack is the Strike which became our title and watchword. In our coverage of Ports-of-Call. we again strove for the unusual. Each port was to be the subject of a feature article on the life in that area, illustrated with the most beautiful photography we could obtain. Last. STRIKE was to tell of each man. of his work and pains and pleasures, in life aboard ship. These were our intentions. This is the cruise book we produced. e hope that you have enjoyed your first reading and that STRIKE will continue to bring to mind fond memories of the Cruise of the I nited States Ship Hancock in the year 1957. To the extent that this is achieved is our criterion of success. Byron L. W armee (Above) Artist Norrish at his dark work. (Below) Moneyman Reieh reads latest reports on STRIKE stock sales, while Captionman Kupersmith gathers material to plagiarize. Page I2 « I lie l.ililr- arr liirili ' il oil I III IIIUl ' i Iril-iiK ' ll at tln- (Mix- fur I lii-i r « n picture. I li.nik- i;«M- to I IK ' III lor their IhIii in providing S I i IKI Mith |.i.tur.«. The Staff would liki- to extend its appreciation to the Dai Nippon Printing Company, No. ' 2. l chome, Ichigaya- 5hinjuku ku, Tokyo, J.i| .m. and especiall) to Messrs. Motohiko Hirao and Kiichi Taniguchi foi their splendid tit- 1 1 • and cooperation. Dai Nippon u Japan ' s second largest printing concern, and has plain- in Tokyo, i-.tk.i and Kyoto. Below are glimpses into Dai Nippon ' s Tokyo Plant, where HKIkl %a- printed. lm i I ' lioto r ■ I  1 1 . - 1 1 i 1 1 1: . Hi lnv. I |n ranting machine lio - Mr. Hirao. Below Mr. I .iki. Ii.ii Nippon ' top nugiami . i- talented arii-t. lio r I ino| |ii-t at hnrk. Ill lo I III ' I l Mill I .