Hull (DD 945) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE HELO DETAIL THE HELICOPTER served as a rapid and versatile means of transferring men and materials between ships. The bird also provided a link between destroyers off the coast and Marines onshore. The helo detail stands b on the fantail Qabovej during an approach. Y I-lovering only feet above the main deck, the aircraft lowers a sling and then takes her catch up and away.

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w 0 ,z, f, WXM FOOD as well as bullets and oil had to be taken on at sea. Replenishment station crews Qabovej drag a cargo net full of stores away from the landing area. The most welcome fresh fruit and vegetables are quickly carried below to refrigerated storeroorns. Qrightj During normal thirty day P9.tI'O15, over 22, OOO meals would be served to the crew. W STATIO sv 53 Q'

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W 1 I E GINEERI G POWER to put the ship on the gun line, power to keep her there, power i to operate her guns, was provided by L a group of men who carry the title 3 engineers . Known to some as i snipes , to others as those guys down in the hole . They were responsible for seeing to it that the ship always had the ability to move onto station and carry out the mission as well as the ability to maneuver quickly when enemy shells began l crashing into the water nearby. Their 5 hours were long, the conditions they worked under were nearly intolerable 5 at times, but they did their job, and they did it well. Machinist mate Stohr Qabove lefty monitors the gauges on a condensate pump, while Fireman Cressy begins putting a ship's service turbo- generator on the line fbelowy. i i 58 555 ' Ain' L