Hornet (CVA 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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Air:-4-4 f-f1g.,1L, 'B . . . the crew of the HURNET, which was but newly emerged from the cocoon, went to work to develop her sting. Arriving in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after having passed her shipyard inspec- tion and sea trials, the USS HURNET entered into a new phase of duty: drill, drill, drill. During operating hours, not a spare moment could be wrung from her schedule. Regular ship's work had to be carried out despite Air Defense and General Quarters exercises, Fire and Man Overboard Drills, refueling operations, AirOps and the myriad other details of a shakedown cruise. Slowly but inevitably, by dint of much conscientious labor and constant inter- est, the HORNET, ship and crew, under- went a metamorphosis. From a largely inexperienced crew, and as-yet-untested ship, the HORNET became an integral lighting unit of the fleet. .But our shakedown cruise was not all work. The ship spent many in-port hours, during which men from the HORNET and the many other ships which were also in training at Gitmo, enjoyed liberties and divisional parties on the base. Fishing parties and other activities were organized for those who were interested in participating. For many of us, Cuba was a distinct change from what we had known previ- ous to embarking aboard the HORNET. The nearly tropical climate and the cor- responding scenic differences were both interesting and enjoyable. While swimming in the gentian-blue waters of the Caribbean we could see fish and coral growths of seemingly im- possible colors and shape. Palms and the brownish hills of Cuba formed sharp contrasts in the landscape. Aboard ship crewmembers could sit on the fore- castle and view lurid sunsets .... and think of the folks back home who were, if not downright cold, at least chilly: FOR IT WAS JANUARY, Left-Above: Planes of Air Group 181 rev up prior to launching. Middle: The USS Allagash refuels the Hornet and the USS Currituck simultaneously in the Caribbean. Left: The USS Allagash refuels the Hornet off Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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