Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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EVER-WATCHFUL eye of plane spotting location. Normal parking pro- director keeps plane moving to new blems are tougher on hangar deck U 1 'ii aw fr because of obstructions and terrific jet roar echo. INDOCR PARKIN LGT Parking problems in the biggest city seem' mild in comparison with the hangar deck of the Lex during flight quarters. That is, itls a problem to the outsiders who scratch their heads in wonder, but to the men of V-3, it's all in a dayis Work. Theylll put a Banshee in a spot too small for a Buick, and its done Working under the pressure of speed.

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Another First: BARRIER LANDIN PLEASING PATTERN OF PLANES SURROUNDS OFF-DUTY CREW Top row: J.W. Pollard, W.E. Potter, G.W. Potts, G.N. Pursel, C.V. Rendon, L. Rocha, D. Rodriquez. Second row: RJ. Rosengren, E.C. Santelie, D.L. Scott, W. Shroyer, D.C. Smith, F.G. Smith, J.W. Smith. Third row: J.E. Sta Maria, M.E. Sutton, D.G. Tilley, S. Torres, W.D. Tucker, D.G. Webb, J.E. Wells. Fourth row: L.D. Winter, K.E. Wood, A.N. Moody, R.C. Wright, AJ. Whitschick, L.J. Zobb, R. Ward.

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THE SIGN on the ear says No Riders, but the cameraman hopped on the sled anyway to get this unusual View of being dragged over the hangar deck. Driver is not quite sure this is right. TENSION on the tie down IS tested for safety by V 3 crevvman THREE MEN ON THE WING