Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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The men of VF 213 handle the night fighter F3H, better known to some as the Screamin' Demon . Operationally speaking the Black Lions are particularly proud of their performances during the cruise. Before Christmas, While operating in the Waters near Laos, the Demons stood Condition CAP and flew a total of 103 hours in 74 sorties, not missing a scheduled sortie during the at-sea period. Early in January We set a record surpassing any VF 213 effort of the previous 2 years by flying almost 500 hours in one month with 805 of those hours at night. And in the first part of February the Squadron put on a remarkable display of night carrier Work and missile firing during the Weapons Demonstration. Finally, one beautiful day fno one really cared about the Weatherj We said goodbye-sayanoraf to the strange lands of the Far East. Memo- ries of California, Here 1 Come ran through our minds, and thoughts of our loved ones hlled our hearts during the trip to HOME SWEET HOME. CDR D. B. Edge Commanding FIGHTER 0 I3 CDR W. F. McCullough LCDR J. H. Wilson Executive Officer LCDH W. L. Estes 279 S

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LTJG W. W. Wattenburger LTJG L. H. Beaehy W. Mansell Boy, just think of all the honor and prestige and cake and everything when I grease on this 32,000,:h .... 00,15 . . . H

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LTJG D. P. Duffy LTJG P. H. Henry LTJG J. T. Ginn Line Troiibleshooters 280 Radio Navigation LTJG W. D. Craig' Planning and ,Material Line Division