Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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Crew :lil-Reed, ATCA, CDR Thoringtong York, AMCA , umvv mimi Quinlan 4 nw LI A The enemy thinks we sleep, he thinks our abundant way of life creates an aura of apathy, but harkenl, from the stillness and quiet comes the command, Launch7em7'. As the voice of the speaker recedes into the background, the wind and sea are muHLled by the fiery tongue and ear splitting roar of the twin jet engines, delivering 21,000 pounds o f thrust to the A3D Skywarriorw poised on the catapault, straining to leap into the sky. At the downward move- ment of the catapault oHicer's hand, another trained and qualified Heavy Attack Squadron FOUR, Detachment LIMA crew is away, winging through the sky to strike the enemy a deadly blow. The obvious success of Heavy Attack Squadron FOUR, Detachment LIMA, not only encompasses the triumphant return of the flying warriors, but the many long hours of pains-taking, meticulous atten- tion to duty and the loving care of the aircraft by the maintenance personnel. These gentlemen of labor are the key to all successful missions and the eventual safe return of the intrepid knights of the sky . Theirs is truly a labor of love. CDR H. S. Thorington O in C Crew 412-LTJG M. D. Walker, LCDR A E 94 Croiin 5 Terryll, AQI

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