John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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V-2 The primary function of V-2 Division is the launching and recovering of KENNED Y's aircraft. V-2 is composed of several sections. atapults are used to launch the high-powered 'ets. A1-restinlg gear Eersonnel recover these aircraft and the often- tiredpi ots. V A fVisual Landing Aidsf is a part of our division that permits the approaching pilot to make a safe landing on a pitching and rolling flight deck. The Division Office takes the bu k of all paperwork and controls the administration, maintenance and supply duties for V-2. All of these areas are essential in a combined effort to secure normal day and night flight operations. I have held many iobs in V-2 since coming aboard KENNEDY. At present I am the Arresting Gear Dec Edge Operator. My Lobis located on the flight deck, as are most of the jobs in the ivision. The men of V-2 work long hours, and the work is often tedious. After the normal flight operations have ended, many of us have to work on the e uipment. Completing this maintenance is usually a great chacllenge. In summary, V-2 Division is a If-reat team of 111 men and 5 officers who are second to none. s the old sa ing goes, We can hack it. I am sure V-2 will hack it even afiyer I have left and gone home. Harvey R. Nutter, Jr. ABE-3 V-2 Division Schaghticoke, New York

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V-3 V-3 Division plays a very. important part in the daily routine of KEN ED Y.. Each man is separatelly trained to assure safe handling of aircraft and each man has is own important iob. One of these iobs is that of the tractor driver, who is responsible for safe handling and spotting of the aircraft. Then there is the elevator o erator who assures that any aircraft going to or returning fiom the flight deck is delivered securely. Directors and safetymen - better known as yellow shirts - are responsible for safe and correct handling of aircraft. Perhaps the most important peogle in the division are the Hangar Deck Officer, Chief Petty fficer and the petty officers, who make sure that each man works as art of a team. They must make sure that everything is done safgly and correctly. All the men in V-3 Division work together, usually long hours, to be ready, when they are. Stephen A. Peloquin AA V-3 Division Hugo, Minnesota