Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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GUNNER HAND-CYCLES round through antornatie loader. l ANTI-AIRCRAFT guns train, lock on, purnrnel target tow. LCDR H.G. CLELAND, JR. ENS D.L. JONES 4th Front Row: R.B. York, L.W. Severin, J.C. Ferrell, F.C. Valencia, R. Guillory, PJ Caaseen, BJ. Brown, L.L. Ward, C.E. Bostick LE. Gomez, H. Jones. Second Row: I. Martinez, C.L. Rector, M.V. Gamble, L.C. Godwin, P.M. Berge, B.D. Watson, M.D.,Jorgenson EJ. Steinert, R.L. Adkins, J.l. Tittle, M. York, W. Morales, P.L. Sellers. ' M A f

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-wi- ss wi , , X i Q , QS f I K ii ii 5 Fourtlfs Men Man Threes FA TE T GU THE WE T Manned by the gunners of the Fourth Division, the rapid-fire three- inch fifties form the main line of defense in the event of enemy air attack in the absence of the ship's aircraft. The many long hours of practice and training during Air Defense exercises insure the ship's protec- tion and readiness for battle. Q LCDR G. DUNCAN THREE-INCH GUNS ARE SHIELDED AGAINST CORROSIVE SALT AIR, SEA SPRAY

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