Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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VF-121 Front Row: C.R. Earle, W.N. Smith, v.J. show, MJ. Lockwood, RM. Burt, W.D. Bnnon, R.L. Stone, T.L. Harkins, R.L. Roberts, 1.1 O'Rourke, W.M. Wells. Second Row: LA. Nyman, R.G. Hudson, RJ. Rooney, T.M. Walsh, C.R. McChr1stian, K.G. Olive, L.A. Bass, M.E Bettcher, J.L. Cook, W.E. Glover, R.C. Farley. , r ' LT L.F. MEARDON LT R.A. VAN ARSDOL SAN DIEGO, THE SOUND AND THE FURY- VF-121 Front Row: B.F. Osborne, C. Polk, B.E. Boswell, L.E. Shipman, QA. Green, F. Baidaoarro, EM. T1-nuty, G.E. Sewell, J.D. Johnson mann D D A cy, R E S 1th, I E Eves, B.L. Davls, D.D. Alsup. tl R.T. Ellis, F.D. Pelkey, G.N. Britt. Second Row: G.R. Gish, V.W. Kingston, D.A. Hull, R.G. Cleven, D.G. Merrill, D.L. Alexander, JW. Liene- , J. ' r . . m' . . '

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EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIRES PERIODIC INTERNAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT. VFP-61 D I. Gulf Flying unarmed, sleek new FQF-8P 'iCougar jets, Detachment Golf of Light Photographic Squadron Sixty One ,serves as the eyes theat see and the brain that records for the fleet. These photo-pilots, headed by Lcdr. 'qYogi Yanoshik, provide the reconnaissance so vital to the success of fleet intelligence. Troop movements, airfield activity, Hak traps, strike damage-these and more are camera targets the carrier-based teams stand ready to shoot for careful analysis and evaluation back aboard ship. The all-important before and aftern effect- determining what to hit before the strike is made, and hovv Well the job has been done after the mission is completed-can only 'be accurately evaluated through the use of aerial photography. A CYRANOS OF THE AIR GROUP HIGH FLYING COUGARS GET GOOD COVERAGE THROUGH CAMERA PORTS IN NOSE.

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in-1 I I I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 9 I I I I I i I l I I I VF-121 Th Pa makers The Pacemakers,' of Fighter Squadron 121 began preparing for the 1957 cruise in March of 1956. With Commander T. S. Sedaker as skipper, and the X FJ-3M as its new aircraft, the squadron completed its training cycle with twelve pilots having earned individual EHS, Next came the period of orientation with the LEXINGTON-carrier qualifications and general familiarization with shipboard procedures. At ORI time the squadron was called upon to conduct exercises in air to air gunnery, missile firing, Combat Air Patrol, reconnaissance, in-flight refue- ling, Carrier Controlled Approach, and general maintenance and line methods. After passing this qualifying test with flying colors, the squadron Went on to demonstrate its Mcan don ability by turning in sterling performances during numerous task force operations and ship exercises throughout the cruise. CDR T.S. SEDAKER I I LCDR E.B. BOUTWELL LCDR R.A. NELSON LT H.N. SHERMAN LT RR. ALLMANN LTJG MILOTA, CAG, EXEC, GRIN FOR 8000TH LANDING. LT W.J. KOZEL