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W fa as fs If ff ,J xg 54 fr wi Sv? 4, 2 W rv Z5 2? 9 2 Q si E 5? fx .f 5 5 2 5 E Z 2 E i Z Z Q, A x , , - f - , . Y ,. Y - - - , f- 1 f- . Y f - . , . Q V - , .V :-ff.:-me :wr-:ai -Y-xv-ff---1-'--..a.u1-1-usm..uw....1.-f-....,---,...-- .-..--,..g- .v -,1-T.. ,.',.gLru,,:- ,-Lfg,,--l--- - - -.. - -vf. - Y-J -,.,-nf --..,-- f--.f-ff -, .-4. -N -- - - ---- X - Y---1-:------v--------M--------xwf--Y 1, uni N W 1 WT 5 -1. 2 . X . 1 ,111 Af 1 1 ,1 ,,.,3,:, I 1 1 1 1 .1-1-WYW f , xy.-zffff, f 1 ' f f EY .f1U SV 1 1 I ANEA C u 51: .2 ,L .' ' ' 'if,EllJlS5die-4.:s2P!3,L-'-F!!!-Y111sf - +-'41 f . . .1 .. , ., , ,,., ,-f .. . , T IN MEMORIAM Lieutenant Leonard Pittman, USN Ensign Kenneth Eugene Grim, USN Fighter Squadron Thirty-one Composite Squadron Thirty-three Lost in crash at sea 31 July 1951 Lost at Sea 1 October 1951 Lieutenant William Robert Dougherty, USN . Norman Eugene Westwood, ATS, USN Fighter Squadron Thirty-three Composite Squadron Thirty-three Lost in crash 20 December 1951 Lost at Sea 1 October 1951 F Ensign Aldean Henry Steves, USN J T De Shazo, AEAN, USN Fighter Squadron Thirty-three Composite Squadron Thirty-three Lost in crash 20 December 1951 Lost at Sea 1 October 1951 Under the wide and starry sky Dig the grave and let me lie. Gladly I lived and gladly die And I laid me down with a will This be the verse that you grave for in Here he lies where he longed to be Home is the sailor home from sea' And the hunter home from the hill. -R L. Stevenson 1 , . 2 . . 6f . J Q . v Gibraltar ............ Executive Department Operations Department Navigation Department Augusta . . .' 4...... . . . Air Department . . . Genoa .4....... Milan ............ Air Group Three .... Detachments ...... Naples .... Capri .... Pompeii . . . Sorrento . . . . . . . Rome ............... Gunnery Department . Cannes ............. Monte Carlo . . . Grasse . . . I Nice ........... Maritime Alps . . . Paris .............. . Encore Cafe ........ V. . . Engineering Department La Spezia . .I ......... . . Switzerland . . .S Pisa ........ . Florence .......... Supply Department . . . Athens ....,......... Medical Department . Izmir ....,.......... Dental Department . . . Athletics .......... Algiers .......... Spain . . . CAPTAIN PAUL L. DUDLEY UNITED STATES NAVY THIS BOOK is respectfully dedicated to Captain Paul L. Dudley, United States Navyg and in a small way it rellects the inspired leadership of his command aboard the U.S.S. LEYTE. His concern for the morale contributed much to the happiness of the crew. The pages of this book endeavor to portray for you in permanent form the unfolding of this Cruise in all its exciting aspects. 6 ,....y...... .3?!Kff1amk1Nf57 -fa - - .fm-4.fZ'f ' ' 15 al., a ,f f if ef le af ' - M mf mmf .. 2:z..:4.,...., CAPTAIN DUDLEY was born onNovember 11, 1904 in Hugo, Oklahoma, and attended schools in that city. He was graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1926. His first tour of duty was aboard the U.S.S. Arctic. He then served aboard the destroyers Summer and Corry. In 1930 he was designated a Naval Aviator and served with squadrons VT-1 and VB-1 aboard the U.S.S. Lex- ington. In 1933 he was ordered to NAS San Diego, where he served as test pilot for a year, following which, he went to the Stearman Division of the Boeing Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kansas, where he was Inspector of Naval Aircraft. He next spent two years aboard the battleships New Mexico and Maryland, serving on the latter as Senior Naval Aviator. Captain Dudley was then ordered to the Experimental Division, Norfolk, Virginia, and later com- manded the Aviation Seaplane Tender U.S.S. Sandpiper. In 1940 he became Executive Officer, and later Corn- manding Officer of Training Squadron Two, and Oflicer- in-Charge of Ellyson Field, Pensacola, Florida. In the summer of 1942 he reported to the U.S.S. Altamaha as Air Ofiicer and -later became Executive Officer of that ship. He then went to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as Assistant Director of Aviation Training. Detached in February 1945, Captain Dudley was then given command of the escort carrier U.S.S. Card, which remained in the Atlantic on anti-submarine duty until May, when the war in Europe was over. It then reported to the Pacific, returning to the United States in February 1946. The Naval AirStation at Port Lyautey, French Mor- occo was Captain Dudley's next command, where he was, in addition, Commander of the Fleet Air Detach- ment, EasternyAtlantic and Mediterranean. In July 1948 he returned to the Office of the chief of Naval Operations, where he served as director of Progress and Review Division under the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air. His last duty before reporting to the U.S.S. Leyte was as Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. Captain Dudley is married to the former Miss Polly Van Patten of Seattle, Washington, and has three chil- dren, Paul L. Jr., Polly Ann and William Martin. His son, Paul L. Jr., is now a midshipman, a member of the Class of 1953, at the United States Naval Academy. Q, ,,,,Q,,., ,H 1 -,,.,.,...-.t-..--A--- - ----- -l--f -A -'W 'W COMMANDER HENRY L. MILLER UNITED STATES NAVY COMMANDER MILLER was born on July 18, 1912 at Fairbanks, Alaska. He was admitted to the Naval Acad- emy in 1930 and was graduated with the class of 1934. While at the Academy, he was a member of the Varsity Boxing Team. His first duty was aboard the U.S.S. Texas, from 1934 to 1937. ' Following his flight training at Pensacola, Florida, from 1937 to 1938, he was attached to Fighting Squadron Three aboard the Saratoga and Lexington, 1938 to 1940. From 1940 to 1942, Commander Miller was stationed at NAS Pensacola, and from 1942 to 1944 he was Com- manding Oflicer of VF-23 and AG-23 aboard the U.S.S. Princeton. In 1944 and 1945, he was Commander of Air Group Six aboard the U.S.S. Hancock. From wars end until November 1945, Commander Miller was on the Magic Carpet run in the Pacific. One of Commander Miller's most interesting experi- ences was the training of General Jimmy Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders in 1942 and accompanying them to their take-off spot in the U.S.S. Hornet. His greatest thrill was at the end of the war when he had all the planes of his 8 - -- Task Group in the air for another strike on Tokyo. Forty miles from the target he received orders from Admiral T. L. Sprague to have all planes drop their bombs in the sea and return to the ship. After World War II, Commander Miller was on the Tactical Publi- cations Panel, Office of Chief of Naval Operations. 1946 to 1948 found him in the Office of Naval Research and for the following two years he was attached to the staff of the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. Prior to reporting to the Leyte as Executive Officer in August 1951, he was Executive Officer of Composite Squadron Seven. Commander Miller wears the DFC Q4 gold starsj, Air Medal Q5 gold starsj, Air Force Commendation Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon Q9 battle starsj plus other area and occupation ribbons. Commander Miller is married to the former Miss Lu- cille Dean of Opp, Alabama. They have one child, a son nine and one-half years of age, Henry Louis, Jr., COMMANDER WALTER F. MADDEN UNITED STATES NAVY COMMANDER WALTER FREDERICK MADDEN was born on December 16, 1914 at Josephine, Pennsyl- vania. He attended john Marshall High School in Cleve- land, Ohio and was graduated with the class of 1932. He then studied for two years at Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, and was graduated from Louisiana State Univer- sity in 1937 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. 1 CDR Madden enlisted in the Navy immediately after graduation from college. He commenced flight training in August, 1937, and after designation as Naval Aviator was assigned to Bombing Squadron Four, Pacific Fleet, in September, 1938. In June, 1939, CDR Madden moved to Bombing Squadron Seven in Norfolk, Virginia. In September 1939, he rejoined the air group of the U.S.S. Ranger, having been assigned to Fighting Squadron Four. He remained in that squadron until january 1943, and then transferred to the Operational Training Com- mand as a VF instructor. This tour of duty included a year at the Naval Air Station, Sanford, Florida, current- ly the home port of Air Group Three. In September 1944, CDR Madden returned to the'Pacific and remained there until the end of the war. From February 1946 until March 1947, he was inactive. In March 1947, CDR Madden was sent to jacksonville, Florida for VA refresher training. He assumed command of VA-5-A in September, 1947. This squadron was award- ed the Combat Efficiency E by Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet. After completing General Line School, Newport, R. I., CDR Madden reported to Wright Field Air Force Base in July 1949. He assumed command of Air Group Three in September, 1950 and continues to serve in that capacity. CDR Madden was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal QKoreaj, the European-African Medal, the Pre-Pearl Harbor, Asiatic-Pacific, and Victory citations. At Portsmouth, Virginia, on February 18, 1940, CDR Madden married the former Miss Virginia Pace of Goodwater, Alabama. They have two children, Linda and William. l . V . i l Dm: DAIQATIUN s Q z E i 5 s 1 E S i 2 i i 5 1, lJNl2 LAST LOCK AND 2 f P fx I ff nm :.'2 Lx A Q Q 3 . -igiix 'Q fa X. 1 ll! - X f7?fw:'::,w3X f Mix' X f, wllllfm X4 Ky ,mm N VDYAGI: f IQ gx , .mb A I 'i fs N E0 as 12 Q. fw. ' -A Xxx X n nn err A ll THE SHIP S ENSIGN unfurled 1n a cool mornmg breeze The crew some twenty elght hundred strong stood 1n a deep reverent sllence on the flxght deck as mornmg colors were made Then came the words Leave your quarters Make prepa rat1ons for gettmg underway The U S S LEYTE QCV 32D departed on her fifth Medlterranean cru1se Men gathered at the s1des of the sh1p to wave farewell to the1r w1ves and fr1ends on the p1er It would be more than four months untrl the sh1p would return to Norfolk V1rg1n1a For most of the crew lt was a rout1ne event The men of the LEYTE were ready w1ll1ng and able to serve when called upon To others It was an ent1rely new exper1ence filled w1th novelty and exc1tement For all hands It was a challenge and a respons1b1l1ty The LEYTE departed on a m1ss1on of peace and good w1ll representmg the people of the greatest nat1on on earth She carr1ed th1s as ammunltlon from her arsenal of democracy whlch would score many h1ts for the cause of freedom There was no doubt on that mornmg of Septem ber 3rd 1951 that the m1ss1on would be accom pl1Shed The men of the LEYTE hold h1ghly the trust of an ent1re nat1on Wxth the help of God they WOULD succeed , . . . . . ' J . , n ' s Q n 0 Ulu 1 ,v 1 - ' I . - KK , . - Q n ' ' l! - l lan , . . . ... , . . , , . I . . . . . . - 0 a ' 1 n A ' 1 Y K ' . . . . .. , J ' . '- ' . Q d f W y J 1 ' Top: Needles. Sharpened and loaded, Ingram, Morris, Peck and Boyer stand by to attack first victim. 4 receive 4, 5 or 6 shots from his tormentors. 14 I Can't hurt a B Division man, says Talkington as he gulps and I stands by for Ingram's inevitable thrust. ,W , NO ESCAPE from the gleaming steel needles for the men on the LEYTE! While there were still 20 men ahead of you, you joked with your shipmates and smiled at the man at the head of the line as he was jabbed two, three, maybe even five times! When there were only two men in front of you, your face was void of smiles and anxiety spread its solemn, pat- tern upon your counten- ance. Before you had the chance to become really frightened, a series of lightning-like jabs had administered the lifef saving fluids into your veins and you were safe- at least for another six months. i Left: MacDonald checks black list to determine Whether captive will ,....i +. 75 I Xl-N VU A fm V Nr, Lv 0 l 1 x J X1 f ... T'fx A V C-:fuk f' 6 I i. 1 ii nl - .Si E '. E - S r Q 2 y 2' - i w- S ,.,,,. -if i i X 1 1 ' -t V ' , Xf'N 41 1 Whom did you expect? Florence NightingaleP, says gloating Tom Peter Lorre Aikmus as he prepares serum for another unfortunate. Touche and to the hilt. SCLK Jones balances pain evenly between Down but not out. Himmelein stages a gallant Hght for survival. He two arms as he recelves duo-needle treatment from corpsmen. is aided by two sympathetic corpsmen, MacDonald and Ingram. ,65 -V Q1 . . 122 :wb N0 -, . 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I ELIN ONE of the most extreme ne- cessities of any naval vessel is a plentiful supply of fuel oil. Since it is not possible for a ship to store enough fuel to sustain her on an extended cruise, it is im- portant that a feasible means of replenishing be available. Such a method is the Elokomin method of replenishing devel- oped by CHBOSN M. P. Hu- bert of the U.S.S. LEYTE. The Elokomin method is now a standard throughout the Navy. Through its use many hours are saved by ships at sea. The Gunnery and Engineering departments work hand-in-hand during a fueling operation of this nature. Ofttimes the two ships are less than fifty yards apart and the seas are often rough. The pictures on the following pages are intended to provide a glimpse at one of the LEYTE's most important functions-her life-line of fuel supply. The U.S.S. Weeks QDD-7015 comes alongside the Leading Leyte to replenish her fuel oil supply IS cinched down by Sturtz While Nale- jk stands by on phone to commence flow fuel oil. Line is transferred to ship alongside by Winches which- feed the fuel hose 'across means of pop-gun which shoots the line to re-fueling ship are operated by Pinkley across, and Rouse. 19 ..w,w-- .. s f -3 -.M v ,H .. I , , f my N , x -11-ff, Y-J: 145. if,-..,,.,., - .- . . .,.- ' , U 2 1 1 r l T L r 1 1 WW ,,,,, L , CIQIQALTAQ 2 1 1 Old British cannon at the city gate is a reminder of by-gone days when The Rock was under the fire of would-be conquerors. H. Telles and V4 Pratt inspect the relic. 1 E l THE Silent Sentinel of the Medi- terranean Sea, Gibraltar, was a welcomed sight in late September after nineteen days at sea. For many of our shipmates it was the first glimpse at the world's most celebrated rock, the object of a thousand-year-long tug of war be- tween Spain, the Moors, and Great Britain. The Rock, first inhabited in 711 by the Moorish conqueror Jebel Tarig, has been British doni- inated since 1704. The narrow, winding streets of Gibraltar paved the way to our first liberty of the '51 Mediterran- ean cruise and to new and inter- esting sights to those who explored the hidden mysteries of the fabu- lous rock. I J 3, F Miniature Main St eet 'n G'b lt ' ' ' ' ' f ' - , . 3 St - .3 1 .1 ra ar IS in the huropean tradition. 'Bobbiev points the way to chow for hungry sailors Cottman and T reets are just W1 e enough for two small automobiles to pass. Cohen. Policemen are Spaniards but wear British style uniforms 24 5 l 1 A spirit of international harmony prevails as American and British sailor enjoy a good laugh over a classic example of British humor Magnificent memorial to American dead of World Vlfar II has been erected near center of the city. British pomp and ceremony is observed in the changing of the guard at Quaintnegs of Gibraltar ig reflected in the nar- the Governor's Palace. American sailors Maynard, Hall, and Franklin watch. IQW, winding street pictured above, 25 Loolen and Foster examine Spanish tapestry outside- a Gibraltar shop. Street displays are common here. The heroes of World Wai' I are honored by '1 statue at the entrance of the Gibraltar City Park. ' l ! e l l 4 all Al Y :gl 2 , U N x ' A 'l ll sl' MQ ,' llrl im 24,91 I it fl il il Q, ll ll L C C Q S i'Gheese cake. Place and Pratt pose for an Ph0t0STaPhef 111 the CIW Park at Besides being extremely narrow, the streets of Gibral- tar are also steeply-graded in some places. 26 ! l P l l lil. Ex cum L: TO COORDINATE the Leyte's myriad of nerve centers demands a brain which receives problems and dispatches solutions. Reducing the analogy to plain talk, the Executive Department, functioning through a single division, X , administers and oversees all shipboard activity. Under the aegis of Commander Henry L. Miller, Execu- tive Officer, X division boasts a corps of specialists who have worked smoothly and well to produce exceptionally high standards of morale, welfare, and discipline. The specialists are concerned principally with personnel and operate from the Captain's Oflice QSClk VV. S. Jonesj, the Personnel Oflice QCSClk J. W. Robinsonj, the Train- ing Oflice QENS G. H. Nortonj, the Chaplain's Office QLCDR C. A. Frame and LTJG L. D. Wardj, the Admin- istrative Ofiice QLCDR T. I. McFarland, LT O. F. Cilley and ENS K. W. Klotzj, the Public Information Office QLCDR G. B. McCauley and LT C. D. Shanahanj and the Legal OHice QLT W. P. McHalej. ' T27 X DIYISIO FRONT ROW: B. F. Milesg CHSCLK J. XV. Robinsong Eus G. H. Nortong Ens. K. E. Klotzg Lt. C. D. Shanahang Lcdr T. I. McFar1andg Lcdr. G. B. McCauleyg Lt. O. F. Cilleyg Lt YV. P. MCI-Ialeg SCLK VV. S. Jonesg F. G. Kroon. SECOND ROM7: W. Keanyg H. K. Coleg F. H. Hitchcockg L M. Helfandg H. Kingsburgg D. Georgeg W. Ramsayg F. S Fliderg Tang: O. G. Mfapsong W. A. Orrell. THIRD ROYV: B. L. Fordg F. Babiecg R. L. Goodhartg C. R Smithg D. M. Fosterg B. Searsg YN. E. Landfairg VV. D. Thompson C. Harperg R. D. Dixong R. VV. Travis. FOURTH ROYV: R. L. Moodyg W. Feltzg R. L. Mastersg S. F Lizakg F. Nelsong L. C. Perryg F. Zupang S. D. Pufferg V. Doughertyg H. I. Mforleyg N. Bednarczyk. FIFTH ROVV: R. Gorsuchg C. Mirag T. F. Skellyg G. F Fontesg R. W. Stickleg R. G. Ristaug R. A. Langloisg H. H jackson, jr. 2 Upper Left: Orrell and Watson of the Public Information Office prepare letters, memoranda, and pictures for mailing to the fami- lies and friends of Leyte crewmen. This is one of PIO'S many duties. Another is the publication of daily press news prepared by Masters, seated at typewriter. Center: Executive Officer's Screening Mast delves into all the facts and circumstances surrounding the reported offense. Either the case is dismissed, or the offender appears at Captain's Mast. L. to R. are Legal Office yeomen Tang and Gorsuchg CDR H. L. Millerg LT. W. P. McHaleg Chief Master-at-Arms Drobek and Assistant Chief Master-at-Arms Hochhalter. Upper Right: Kings of the Captain's Office receives guard mail from Thompson. Kingsburg is right hand man to Ship's Secretary Jones. Thompson, Landfair, and Dougherty round out a smooth-working team with a reputation for doing a job correctly and on time. Lower Left: Each Day the men of the Executive Officer's Office battle a deluge of papers ranging from muster reports to dis- charge papers. The office is under the supervision of Chief Ship's Clerk Robinson. Mr. Robinson is ably assisted by Chief Miles and PN1 George. Lower Right: Cdr. H. L. Miller, Executive Officer, LT. W. P.McHale, Legal Officer, and the ship's Master-at-Arms force. This unit is primarily responsible for the enforcement of ship's regulations. The Masters-at-Arms are headed by Chief Drobek, who is assisted by BMI Hochhalter. KINGSBURG, YN1, heads the crew in the Captain's hundred men is a routine assignment to this busy unit. Office. Along with Thompson, Landfair, Dougherty, and Travis, Kings routes, reroutes and rereroutes all in- coming and outgoing correspondence. Special request chits Qby the thousandsj inevitably end J h . u - up on the desk of Chief Miles or George, pN1 in the spondence courses keep D1B1ase and assistants Flider, Personnel Office. To transfer or receive a draft of a few Ristau, and Smith on the go constantly. In the Training Room, DiBiase, PNAI, holds forth as lecturer and movie operator extraordinary. Issuing training courses and administering the USAFI corre- 29 Upper Left: As Senior chaplain of the Leyte, LCDR Frame not only cares for the spiritual welfare of the crew but was instrumental in creating some of the improved recreational facilities on the recent cruise. His tireless efforts in arranging tours have earned the crew's gratitude. . Upper Center: Catholic Chaplain Leo D. Ward about to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Father W'ard, the ship's junior chap- lain, assists Chaplain Frame in the voluminous spiritual and welfare functions aboard. Upper Right: W. E. Jenkins, SN, B. L. Ford, LISN and C. W. Petry, SN, go to press on the bi-weekly edition of the VEE 32 . The equipment shown in this photo turned out in the neighborhood of 20,000 Christmas cards this past December for the crew's use. Lower Left: P. Dibiase, PNA1, lectures on all important aircraft identification. This visual-aid type of instruction is but one of the many services conducted by the Training Office on a ship-wide basis. Ensign Norton is the officer-in-charge. Lower Right: A ship's library of 3,000 well chosen volumes affords ample opportunity for knowledge and relaxation. Availing them- selves are standing fl. to rj F. C. Denny, ADNI, F. C. Coolen, lRl, and Chaplain Ward. Seated foreground fl. to rj H. Peck, HM2, and W. D. McFetrich, AOC. THE WORK of religion is not confined to divine serv- ices. Daily instruction in Bible and Christian Doctrine, supervision and rehearsal of the ship's choir, mainte- nance of the ship's library, and publication of the bi- weekly SFA VEE 32 , all spell loads of work for Ramsay PNl, Bednarczyk, and Worley. Harper and Watson make up the happy duo in the Public Information Office. They carry out reportorial assignments like veteran newspaper men. I Chief Kroon, Moody, and Zupan furnish the advance information on all the future ports of call in addition tO being official custodian and promulgator of Ship's regulations and orders. Tang, PN3 and Gorsuch, YNSN have appeared at Captain's Mast more than any other men on the ship. Strictly on business though. As legal yeomen, they like- wise dispense legal assistance from the sl1ip's Legal Office. ODEIQA oN5 OF VITAL importance to any naval vessel is her ability to sustain a practicable means of communication. This is especially true of an aircraft carrier. It is in this capacity that the Operations Department performs a tremendously important job aboard the LEYTE. The Operations Department is responsible for the collec- tion, evaluation and dissemination of combat and opera- tional information required for the assigned missions and tasks of the ship, and for all other matters related to the operations of the ship and designated airborne aircraft. The department is made up of approximately two-hundred officers and men and is headed by Commander G. Anderson. The Operations Department, under the direction of the Executive Officer, is charged with the coordination of the ship's training schedule. This department might well be termed the ship's planning agency, for planning and sched- uling is one of its major functions. ' , V 3 . If 5 I - 5, 5' as V' v w. V5 vii , i ' 1 ff ,, 5, 4 Y ., , , f . 'S 1 : Q M Q i I 4 'E ,,, f.,,v.v: -1,5 M an i 4 S 5 ,Q 5 9 2 2 X S., an A ,. X 59 , 1 2' x 3 st , .QQQW 1 ' ' 54 5 ' Qf 3 x.,V 4 K 4' f fzfzaiz ,. 'NM mf fx Q 3 W, X xg 1 I a M . 4. ,f 4 V W. is E gf? ,M ad ' lv Q .f .Q 0 - v a 5 I we V A, v , an . 4 A in 3 4 W ff '4 Y w In -A f ff, iff? 1 aw! ' 5.4. 4' Z 2 f F41 V X fn W ff' ' .5 KH, q C 4 , 2 1 1 ff A Q? AQ ZZ? 5 s V Q Q . S .',,, .. Ag? ' ' , . - 1 QA v WK V QQ' I 59 ' 2 gxfflg W 5 ii' 2 Upper Left: Fowler maintains the air status board in the Air Plot Room. This board provides a handy check on all planes that are in the air. In addition, it contains other pertinent facts such as the number of the plane and the name of the pilot. Fowler gets information from Flight Deck Control. I Center: Lt. T. Goodwin, CIC Watcli Officer, is seated at the main communications console. Before him are panels indicating the movements and positions of each aircraft and surface craft within the ship's range. As Watch Officer he must coordinate and utilize all information received. Upper Right: Lt. Bouldin keeps traffic pattern in line and gives landing instructions to planes. This is another function of Air Plot Room. , Below: Bordner maintains watch at sky-forward. All look-outs receive special instruction through departments training program. Lower Left: Savage plots on vertical plot in CIC. This board serves as an up-to-the-minute check on all activities of the division. After courses, air speeds, and other pertinent data are computed they are placed on vertical plot to aid the Watch Officer in his duties. Center: Radar has demonstrated its incomparable value in many ways. It is the main-stay of CIC. Ross and Shanahan are two of the many men who must maintain a twenty-four hour watch on CIC radar scope. There are eight other watch stations which must be continuously manned. Lower Right: Kaczmarek, Lovely and Peterson are busy at work on the DRT QDead Reckoning Tracery. Here, courses are com- puted and relayed to the 0.0.D. CIC keeps a complete record of each computation made and it is logged into a book with exact t11'1'1C. TO AID in the performance of the many and varied func- Assisting the Air Operations Officer is the CIC Officer. tions of the department, the Operations Officer has His Specific duties include: Q15 The maintenance of several assistants. One of these, the Air Operations Ofhcer, heads a division known as the O-I or Opera- tions Intelligence Division. The O-I Division consists of a Combat Information electronic equipment used in procuring combat and operational information. C2j The distribution of all information acquired by means of assigned radar and Center, an Ann plot Room, an An- Intelligence unit, 3 1 associated equipment. The control of all aircraft and photographic laboratory, and the aerological laboratory. their assigned missions. 33 4 Upper Left: Shooting the Rock are ace photographers Webster, Staton and Kinley of the Leyte Photographic Laboratory. The cam- era is fitted with a tele-photo lens which will bring Gibraltar up close for a detailed study. This camera is generally used for aerial photography. Center: Mingles adjusts the lens of his enlarger so that the picture of the Panther jet will be sharp in detail. The Photo Lab is well supplied with all necessary equipment for doing professional quality work. The laboratory is under the supervision of Ensign G. T. Cha man. Uppler Right: john Walters, AGC, USN, is right-hand man to LCDR H. H. Taylor, the ship's Aerological Officer. Chief Walters is seen making up one of the four daily weather maps. These maps utilize weather information compiled by aerographers mates of the department. i Lower Left: A Weather Balloon is released by G. S. Conley as Ellis stands by to make notes of information. This data is used in mak- ing up a weather map each six hours. The area covered by this map extends over nearly one-half of the western hemisphere. Center: LCDR T. Elefter, Air Intelligence Officer, is charged with the custody and dissemination of tactical air information to the Air Group and the entire ship. He also serves as Ship's Historian, preparing a report twice yearly covering all activities of the ship. Lower Right: Molson examines negative which will be' used for Cruise Book picture. Care must be taken to see that the film is developed properly. The Photo Lab accomplished a record job by supplying the Mediterranean Cruise Book with more than three thousand pictures. A SUBDIVISION of the O-I Division is the Aerology Department. Weather and its direct effects on flying and flyers is a subject of paramount importance aboard a carrier. This group of weather specialists must prepare weather information each day, forecasting and advising top staff members of its anticipated effects on scheduled maneuvers. Completing the organization of the O-I Division is the Photographic Department. Composed of a Photographic Officer and many trained photographers, this department is responsible for furnishing photographic services of either a technical or special nature. This department works closely with the Public Information Office in circulating unusual or newsworthy events to the public. Of, Div s oN First Row: R. C. Holleyg ENS. C. E. Diersg ENS. L DcVictoriag LCDR. C. S. Bakerg LTJG R. W. Watkins ENS. B. A. Leeg C. F. Caesarg R. L. Inzer. Second Row: B. MI. Johnsong D. B. Mollohang K. YV Ebcrhartg T. M. Hendleyg P. M. Longneckerg A Whaleng D. McGi1vz1ryg H. M. Coleman. Third Row: D. L. Toornbsg R. H. Petersong D. E Prangeg D. M. Pettitg T. Robertsg F. M. Mosenthine C. Gillilang R. Yetrnan. Fourth Row: R. E. Daileyg C. T. Kruegerg P. G. Mil lcr: E. VV. Yockersg T. McDonoughg S. D. Foresti. COMMUNICATION responsibilities extend from the edge Of all types of radio and teletype equipment is Upper Left: Senior Communications Officer, LCDR C. S. Baker, consults ooerations l D 1 p an regarding forthcoming operations. LCDR Baker is responsible for all types of communications aboard the ship, both radio and visual. He is assisted by LTJG R. WY VVatkins. Center: The Communications Department maintains a registered publications library of more than two thousand volumes. Respon- sible for the care of this gigantic library is Ensign B. A. Lee. The task involves a great sense of responsibility. Upper Right: LTJG R. W. Watkins is the Assistant Communications Officer. His work entails the supervision of all external mes- sages of the ship, both incoming and outgoing. He is shown at one of the de Jartm I ent's radio controls checking messages for release. Lower Left: Two of the ship's most popular men are Salvador and Hendley of the Post Office. Engulfed by an incessant flow of letters, postcards, and packages, these men perform their duties with an unparagoned agility. Here they sort incoming mail. Center: One of the busiest spots of- the entire Communication Department is the local operating center. Here incoming messages are duplicated and distributed, while outgoing messages are prepared for transmittal. Radiomen McDonough and Longnecker are two operators. Lower Right: -Outgoing mail must be handled swiftly and efficiently. Hendley is a past-master at sorting and bundling the huge quan- tities of mail involved. He is given staunch support by Holley, Krueger, Sipe, Yockers, and Rossi, Salvador is in charge. handling of large quantities of operational and admin- istrative messages to the proper handling of personal mail. The nucleus of this activity is found in the O-R Division headed by Lieutenant Commander G. S. Baker. The radiomen and telemen of the communications section transmit and receive messages via radio telegraph, radio telephone and radio teletype. A complete knowl- required to ensure the proper manning of all required radio circuits. The record of the LEYTE Communications Department is unexcelled for fast, efficient, and reliable radio communications. The Communications Depart- ment might well be called the lifeblood of naval opera- tions. OS Dlvls 0 FIRST ROVV: K. R. Pierceg A. A. 'Letour menu: ENS. R. Farrellg ENS. R. S. Spring muierg R. G. XfVz1yg G. YV. Beckmang H. J Conley. SECGND ROVV: M. Grossg A. Johnson L. D. NICDOIIZIICL E. E. Bryantg B. G. Gay C. H. Czmrothersg N. M. Arne. THIRD ROXN: E. KN. Simpsong R. F. Beard sleyg R. D. Stzmffordg G. Collettog F. XV. Hulli gen G. A. Pzxrkerg Z. B. St. Johug T. E YVI1 i te. Upper Left: Tactical signals which are displayed during general quarters. This is one means by which ships are maneuvered during such an operation. The flag signals preceded other types of signals by many years. They are still one of the surest means of commu- nication. Center: Signalman Beardsley seen on the signal bridge where he is engaged in delivering u administrative messages. The semaphore method of communication is the fastest visual means. It is restricted at times because ships must be in close proximity for effective communication. Upper Right: The most often used method of visual communication is the flashing light. Stafford operates a twelve-inch light on signal bridge. The range of the light is very great, and it is possible for a ship far over the horizon to receive a message. Lower Left: The Bunting signal flags used by the O-S Division require a great deal of special care. Simpson, petty officer-in-charge of bunting repair, sees that they are stored properly when not in use and that they are free from rips and tears. 1 Center: Super-Binoculars are used for spotting visual messages from other ships and for other specialized purposes. Swartz peers through the glasses on the signal bridge as Chief Way looks on. Chief Way is in charge of all operations on the signal bridge. Lower Right: Carothers is a supervisor of the signal bridge watch, As such, he must keep a complete record of all incoming and out- going messages. All messages must be checked to b t ' h l ' ' ' e cer am t at tiey are correct and that they are free of restricted information. STILL ANOTHER phase of the complex business of communications is the Signal Department, commonly called the OS Division. The men of this division com- prise the eyes of the ship. The Signal Division works in close coordination with the pilot house, keeping it informed as to the where- abouts of nearby ships and looking for other pertinent occurrences. It is through this division that a vast number of the ship's messages are transmitted and received. Utilizing all visual types of communication from hand signals to flashing lights, these men perform an invaluable service during times when other means of communication are not practicable. The LEYTE quartermaster signalmen have earned a high position of respect from other ships. -L QQ- R xxx xx 'fa WN ,, :gk ix Sw 96 X WWAZWWWWWW S-r5..f..:nf-f .-- .-, , - faffwW?E1L1fiiL',, Z2,,,,,Mm N-.-f..:,-N-U, , ., , ' ' ' - - ' ,. '9f' 74 fs'?QZ f , ':, WQVVW f. f,. J 'W 4 ,,yl,,.fJ, .1 .,,, yfyky Q 1 f, X4 ' , .WMWW 35353 -3 61 ' 1 0 f 'mm -' fr Q- ff' aj. lvlsloN First Row: F. M. Dennisg QI. XfVyresg V. L. xjouesg C. E. Budd ENS. M. L. Frzmzierg CDR. H. T. Hzxseltong CDR. A. H. Reid F. Laking YV. C. Edwardsg K. O. Remyg P. Suarez. Second Row: F N. Szmsoneg C. Marting R. E. MoGi11HiS T. A. Burris-rg R. A. Cahillg R. YV. Drawbaughg L- June mang R. B. Carsoug F. Kelseyg R. L. Reisterg F. Dudfl- Third Row: E. Rickert, 11:3 M. G. Valadieg R. L: Snider37R-.I Buddg G. R. Slefzmoz A. L. Pepeg YV. H. Vanceg H. Ixlem S. YV. Cajewskig H. E. XfVz1mse1y, 1113 G. P. Simpson. Fourth Row: J. D. Hzxilstoneg R. D. Pocang F. Scully! H- B Brunkg M. Verdillog G. R. Beguultg H. E. Kellyg T. R. Baker R. K. Staplesg 12. L. XfVeissg N. E. Boisvert.. a 1 Upper Left: Chief Lakin and the Leyteys eighteen-piece military band-of which we are justly proud. These talented musicians sup- ply us with music from Autry style to Beethoven scores, render -honors, music for our dances, and provide the Marines' Hymn for Captain's Inspection. Upper Right: The Sight book reads, ull-31-28, 24 36.81 This relatively inanimate data that ENS Frazier and Quartermaster Hailstone have compiled will be converted within a matter of minutes to a definite position on our navigational charts. Lower Left: YVith His parallel rulers in one hand and the dividers in the other, QMC C. E. Budd determines our track through the devious approach off Yeni Kala into Izmir, Turkey. Lower Center: You WVou1d be happy, too, if your relief had reported aboard. Apparently CDR Reid has just informed CDR Hasel- ton that he is ready to assume all of the duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the Navigation Department. Lower Right: QM2 Simpson takes a cut using the bearing circle to sight a fixed position on the distant beach. 'When at anchor, a bearing watch is constantly maintained on the bridge to see that we remain within our specified anchorage. VVHEN UNDERVVAY, a quartermaster's day begins an hour or so before sunrise, if he doesn't have a watch, and ends after the 2000 position report has been given to the Captain. During exercises at general quarters, air defense, fueling, piloting, and sea detail, the bridge is manned by QMS. Besides these stations, there is always a Navigating Quartermaster on watch to assist the Oihcer of the Deck and the Navigator, a Quartermaster of the VV'atch in the Pilot House to record the events of the watch for the Officer of the Deck, and at the same time, a Quarter- master is on watch in Steering Aft to take steering control there in case of a casualty. At anchor Quartermaster watch is maintained to check our position. Regardless of whether we are to anchor, or by some lucky 'break tied up, there is a Quartermaster of the VVatch on the Quar- terdeck acting as the Starboard Arm of the OOD. The old adage, HCONSTANT VIGILANCI3 Is THE PRICE or Goon NAVIGATIONN is well understood by the men of the Quartermaster Gang. G UCUST Rising high above the clouds of Sicily, the majestic Mount Etna poses an everlasting threat to the lives of inhabitants of nearby communities. GATEWAY to Sicilian culture and history, the seaport town of Augusta proved to be a very interesting and typical native town. I This large Italian naval base is strategically located at an extreme tip of Sicily, the largest, most fertile, and most populous island of the 'Mediterranean Triangular in shape, Sicily is separated from the mainland of Italy by the Strait of Messina. More than two-thirds of Italy's wine is produced here, a great portion of the vineyards being located near Augusta. i Containing the most fertile farm land in Sicily, Augusta produces a large portion of the wine of Italy. r -,..-.- -.-....i.,.,., ,, . ., nl,-ff-nfnnm.-Q, nwmlu ' f v f .mm-m..f-vu.. f I 'nw 1 W-v .in.f:un1-'mf-,m. ,. ,.-, ff m v Q 1 -an wfu.-emu. . .Quant x - I . m ws smssmxfs sw ww x CATANIA is one of the -most thriving of Sicilian cities. Situated at the foot of the 10,8711 foot giant, Mount Etna, the city has suffered repeatedly from volcanic eruptions and vio- lent earthquakes. In 1669, the terrible Etna seethed with rage, send- ing down tons of molten lava upon the city, causing the destruction of a great many of her antiquities. The city had only begun to recover from the erup- tion of Etna when, in 1693, a violent earthquake killed more than 18,000 of her people. CATANIA has had a long and distin- guished history. Foun- ded long before the birth of Christ, she has played a major part in many of the struggles of Europe. The city was head- quarters of the Athen- ian troops during the war between Athens and Syracuse in 432 B. C. The Cathedral of Catania, founded in 1091 by Count Roger, is a fine building and is worthy of the at- tention of all who visit the city. CATANIA is nowre- viving with gre at splendor and has much more the fea- tures of a metropolis than Palermo. The principle streets are wide and well-paved with lava. Most of the edifices have an air of magnificance un- known in other parts of the island, and the town has a title to rank with the ele- gant citiesof Europe. -.L fm nv -. r' ,- LIU- HSOUR GRAPES ANGEL means little to some individuals, but to pilots or persons in distress those words are filled with significance. Those' are the call words for HU-2, detachment three, the helicopter unit which is administratively attached to, but not an actual part of the Air Dept. of the LEYTE. Under their Oflicer-in-Charge, LT TfVhittal4er, and his fellow-pilot LT VVilson, with crew Chief Nicastro, this unit has had an e-X- ceptional operational availability, 99.99fk, for the entire cruise, and each of the pilots and his crewmen has the rescue of a downed pilot to his credit while in the Med. Although their primary function is that of plane guard, the detachment also functions as a personnel transfer plane, ambulance plane, photo plane, guard mail plane, anti-submarine patrol, and as the taxi cab of the Heetf' Upper Left: Ordonez, E., AN, keeping up with the house cleaning. Upper Right: Reading left to right, Qstandingj LT. D. L. Vklhittakerg Nicastro, J., ADC, LT. B. L. VVilsong flower rowj Dooley, G. L., Jr. AD3g Jacobsen, A. C., ADS, Zonsa, M., ADANQ Ordonez, E., AN. Lower Left: The Helicopter detachment, with its LSO Donner, C, RU AN fextreme leftj basks in the sun, awaiting the next flight while anchored off Izmir, Turkey. Lower Right: Zonsa, M., ADAN, and Jacobsen, A. C., AD3, inspect the details of the rotor head and finish with a thorough wipe-down. 1 wwawm , . . .. .. . .. . . , W. wmwvmkmwp :f' .:. wnmamnm nuwaiuuw Ana THE AIR Department of a modern aircraft carrier is a huge and well-organized team ol trained personnel capable of performing an almost endless variety of tasks, often sim- ultaneously. This team is part of ship's company, and is composed of flight and hangar deck handling crews, main- tenance, and plane servicing personnel. The entire Air Department of the U.S.S. LEYTE, com- posed of 13 oflicers and 457 enlisted personnel, is headed by Commander C. E. Ingalls. CDR Ingalls is assisted in his duties by LCDR M. T. Essling. Because of the great number of men involved in the work of the Air Department, it is necessary that the department maintain its own personnel ofhce. This office, supervised by LCDR Essling, is an efhcient part of the department and serves as a coordinating factor between the V-lg V-25 and V-3 divisions. The enlisted men of the Air Department Oflice are under the able leadership of R. E. Inman, YNI, the petty ofhcer-in-charge. 2 3 xy, :gl A f - J , A .-,. ,A -fy 'f A 2 5 ' ' V 3 X ew if ' ' . f. ' s f K Y M .f 'W , . A V. ' 1 , . Q 5 Q1 M Q Q 6 , f 3' sf ww .. U lvl- ' I 'V 5 t 554 , . ' 1'-2 52,5 K s 6, ' , , XA x ' fy- AX l ' 2 if Km' 'e l if ww , f ' , ,, -V 5 A ? g wA A - X, x Vx 1 Y 34. V , , ., ,. Q -, ,-vc,Wf Qx , , avg Qxikg 39 X if ,v -AM! ,N Q ,, , I V. .7 X. 1 5 Q W, X F 1, 5 13 Hm gh , ,. '? -QQ '- U7 1 ' Sh' 'fi 4 J ' sw MM' - M ' V . 'W-'Wa 7 'V .M-,W t M X ,-4 x 5.1 W 3 .vi-ii - I . I .wbfjs Fmim - A , Q Eff: 5' x f f 4734! z-- w 1 I A e .I , gg ., V v -. X ' ' Q ' . 'w k'W0 ' Q if Q XQ A 392 l Q ,,,,, an b V L Q, L Y ' V U - , . - g 3' iff if W-'M--. 'ny 4' v, Q .ff ' W W 2 ' 'P i' , 1 W M- , H I X 'Q A ' ,veg fix 2 f 'WMM' in W g' i AAA,. M, f' i' 'X lf g- A E 3 ,L Z , x V cv. x N N N xv? Z1 at + A . P F ,QE F at X 6 ' TP V.., , Y Q ' 1 K 5 fm- 3 M 1 , f fg a 92 K me 3, A M I PM A .f,. , , wx I 'V f f ' ' ., ' A Y M - , f - I Q, 2,yy,QQ ' 1 , , - , NA '-2350 If Ncwjgfw' 2 Z Rf WL so Av f , gy, f 0. ,W f , Q , is M X f X ,K , ,.,,x,, X, f V A I Q g KX Y X N K , N1 f 'I x 'fa f MMM 5 ' X' as t X f ., f. ' K1 . . ' . 'A Q1 ' I ., if., A. X- 4 f W - 95,1 Q Q .nnzggxz :V - -uw J' ' . iz L A 5 M-lvwtq - , ' , ig .f 1 i . . ' 'QQ Q if x i Y 3 fi 5? I 2 ,Q Q , X 1, -, I- Q Z V I - V K , ,125 ,W Z Q W A gs Ka y 1' ' K ' H - ' Y Q 4 ' MW Z ,V 4 2 ,fi fa, .. if? 5 ' P W ' x Q ,A VL y, ,, 4, 4 We gi. , XW fa.. ,. A , gf x,.A S x WW S X S LTxZ,. qQg'aWV MSN x XNQ First Row: 'W. D. Caldwellg O. Stevensg H. F.. Hattewayg E. M. Kouteckyg P. R. Dunlapg LT. M. Sassmang LT. R. H. Smithg F. D. Fisherg C. C Bartehneg R. D. VVeyersg D. D. Dayisg Kuhl. . Second Row: E. L. VVeyersg P. O. Fulkersong T. C. Wrightg P. W. Kirstatterg L. L. Lavertg G. Wfalraveng YV. A. Hilbertg D. LaCoursiereg F. N Christensiang D. Turpeng B. R. McCartncyg P R. Marting W. L. Burton Third Row: M. Mirayesg WV. Schrnidg R. E. Ogleg G. R. Haughtg H. I. Bardg V. E. Adzunsp R. G. Godwing L. H. Arnoldg W. K. Evittg C. R. Hallg E. E Dowlingg R. M. Turnerg L. Harris. Fourth Row: P. R. Haskellg R. E. Pieperg D. D. Dannerg F. Rowlandg R Stapeitong Moody, Jr.g C. D. Walkerg E. Matting R. W. Bradyg W Gudeg A. S. Latncasterg Lapp. Fifth Row: C. J. Detwillerg N. F. Olligesg C. S. Grimmg T. R. Arwe, jr. E. DeLong3 M. L. VVestg R. A. Nixong W. E. Chihong C. K. Harrisg H. A Hymong E. S. Harrisong E. H. Tatumg L. T. Cawley. Sixth Row: R. H. Mfillisg R. R. Heatong B. R. Keysg Mullaneyg R. F Harrsg R. G. Breadyg L. D. M. Hillg D. Fitzgeraldg Gedel, Jug E Thompsong F. L. Yagerg A. M. Okellg P. Blum. 1 ...-. T., .. ,,,. -.. ,...., , , , :1...Q--Y-eq - .:v:-L-ry---M -- -A-A4f::fw:ah-:stirsiisfrifzzsfffrrsffre--g::a:'1-ff A. :sf-:zfP:.rL1:?1Tffsiim' 'fi THE V-l DIVISION is the muscle-men's group aboard the LEYTE. By means of tractors or sheer manpower, the flight deck and hangar deck handling crews must constantly maneuver the many planes about the deck, and position them according to a spot , as directed by the Flight Deck Officer. This spot may, and frequently does change time and time again during the course of an operation, and these tireless crews must constantly be on the alert to respot , to conform to the latest arrange- ment of planes which the Flight Deck Boss has decided upon. , NEEDLESS to say, too, the boys in V-l must develop all the agility and bounce of a kangaroo, especially while maneuvering planes about the flight deck during the take- off period. Picking their way nimbly around the deck, they must avoid not only the menacingly whirring pro- pellers of the conventionals , but also take great care to keep well clear of the searing and torrid blasts from the exhausts of the jet planes. This is difficult enough to do under ordinary conditions, but when you combine it with a rolling, pitching deck, thirty-five knots of blustering wind, and fifty or sixty. planes, you can see what a job it can be. But these boys are equal to this and more, besides, and have established a fine record, especially during this latest European cruise. ' Upper Left: Hot-Suit Man Yager, F. L., AN, mans his post at the flight deck, and awaits alny evenft whicg 'vylougd iall him into . u o 4 4 1 Q ' ' t hh. action, for it 1S he who must rush out in his asbestos suit and iight the fire which may brea out a ter a ig ec cras Center: All Set To Go! says F. D. Fisher, ABC, and H. Todd, AB3, as they give the traditional thumbs-up signal of readiness, The catapult gang sends another FQF Pantherjet winging on its way skyward, which to pilots seems like being shot from a gun. U er Ri ht: Well, a Little relaxation for these boys on the Hight deck between hops, and this rest period seems all too short PP 8 for these hard-working boys. Time for a few random remarks about the launch, and other things, and Oh, whens the next hop? A Lower Left: Another important link in the launching process: LT. Gifford gives a signal to an FQF to send it on its Way up to the catapult. It's exercises such as these that keep his waistline down to such slim proportions. Any volunteers? Lower Right: Nearly Everybody seems to want to get into the act during this fire drill on the flight deck. What may appear to be utter confusion is actually a smoothly-run fire drill, in which all elements of a dangerous fire are realistically simulated. mmauvmmmmw :ua- - .. .. , . -ll -,I . . ., .... ,, . .- .. .... . ..,, . I . ,mm,N THE REPAIR EIGHT CREW, another part of the V-l Division has fortunately not been as busy as it might have been during our cruise, but the members of this important team must always be on the job and ready for crashes and casualties to plane or pilot. The deck must be kept clear for other landings and fire hazard must be kept to a minimum. Hot-suit men fire hoses crash boxes mobile cranes and any other apparatus must be immediately available for any emergency. Rescue the pilot first then look to the plane THE CATAPULT AND ARRESTING GEAR CREWVS fill out the V-l Division compliment These fine crews are working hard not only during the launches and re- coveries but during free periods which they spend main- taining their equipment. THE men working the cats must be sure that their equipment is always operating at the peak of efficiency for theirs is the vital job of launching the jet aircraft and every launch must be perfect. When the planes re- turn from a hop the men on the arresting gear or AG man their stations and handle the eleven arresting wires which operate by hydraulic engines and enable the air- craft to land and come to a full stop within less than 150 feet CK 77 J 7 7 ll 57 ! 7 ll 91 Y 1 1 1 : , . J - , Upper Left: Up from the hangar deck pops one of fighting 34's yellow-nosed Pantherjets. Two of the muscle-men take it from there to help it along to its position while waiting to be catapulted. These plane-pushers were heard to ask: Who says this is the machine age? t Upper Right: Another ticklish job which must be done quickly, and above all efficiently: positioning a jet plane on the catapult for a launch. This sort of effectiveness comes only after long experience, as any one of these boys can tell you. Lower Left: From a swarm of others, an F4U-4 is moved out of its spot , to be sent to a launching position by one of the flight deck directors. These whirring propellers make a tremendous noise, and the planes must be guided by means of visual signals. Lower Right: Doping out the next spot in Flight Deck Control is no easy task, for it requires patience, ingenuity, and a little Hguesstimationu. Left to right: LT. J. M. Sassman, J. M. Davis, AB2, Augulette, AB2, R. C. Woolton, AE3, and P. L. Milligan, ABC, ponder a new problem. . vm. .,,, ,Hr 1 I Aung .1-.1 CATV 5 V2 DIYIS oN First Row: D. Dunbarg R. E. Inmang S. S. Sangulag O. M. Thorson A. Yurashusg O. S. Cravelineg Lehrberger. Second Row: D. Rothg G. H. Newberryg W. A. Reeseg M. BCIIYOI C. L. Davisg E. H. LaPrathg R. D. Lannang N. Vick. Third Row: Motleyg C. P. Nolang W. M. Kellyg R. C. Georgeg C. R Lamang L. T. DeShazog R. Adams, Jr.g M. K. Wolfe. Fourth Row: E. Reaging A. H. Peterseng W. Minching E. C. Menesesg R. R. Howellg E. F. Kleatherg A. Vilneffg T. M. Brown. rf f WWi:-ww - X w First Row: Fitzgibbonsg H. E. Clarkg R. Goemineg L. Wil Iiainsg D. D. Burns, LCDR. W. A. Greeng LT. F. Foleyg E. J Peeplesg YV. F. Parke-rg M. M. Shelorg- E. G. Denny. Second Row: F. M. Craveng G. Hillg G. C. Fineg W. R. Borahg E Cooleyg R. VV. Larnkeng M. Zizzog P. C. Gibbsg B. C. Robertsg W. T Hastingsg R. B. Clippingerg D. Dixon. Third Row: G. T. Gres-ng R. F. Siedelg L. Carneyg R. E. O'Boy1eg J. O. VVi11ia1nsg D. S. Petersong P. A. Pritchettg L. Bakerg D. F. Anthon- seng C. L. Culburtg K. R. Seigel. Fourth Row: E. G. Gaylerg MV. K. Devaneyg E. L. Cobbg R. B. McCoy3 B. J. Penningtong C. W. Turnerg R. R. Ortg J. O. Fryeg R. H. Leversong J. W. Cummingsg M. G. Robey. Fifth Row: L. Huberg TM. C. Burnsg A. L. Howardg VV. L. Ornax S. D. McGowng T. Farrelg C. B. DePeterg F. Collinsg D. M. Burton P. Vanasdleng P. Elixson. Sixth Row: W. E. Easong VV. R. Deernerg G. Rhodesg R. A. Nixong VV. H. Robertsg R. W. Chrismerg P. E. Goldeng W. A. Kippg M. L. Johnsong R. R. Ledesmag R. Barberio. THE V-2 DIVISION is the jack of all trades of the Air Department-Each unit is of major importance with our primary concern being Keep Em Flying . The Accessory Shop gives the aircraft that cold morning start, their specialty being jets, but the boys boast they could even handle the complicated aerplanes the Wright Brothers introduced. The Aviation Repair Shop handles all of the Air Department's metal work, plus a greater part of the ship's tin bending work. We maintain our own parachute loft and our riggers have been known t0 jump with their own chutes without ever having to ask for a refund. The Electronics Shop with its maze of Upper Left: It isn't all fresh air, sunshine, and healthy outdoor activity. Sometimes we have to. stay inside and catch up on our reading, especially if it involves training. M. J. Benjo, AD3, and E. G. Denny, AOUI, look things over in the Education Office during leisure time after hops. Upper Middle: 'Down from the flight deck after another hop goes triple aces, one 'of Fighting Thirty-one's jet planes, The number two elevator is kept very busy during flight operations, just ask any of the boys pictured here maneuvering the plane. Upper Right: An all-important component of the pilot's flight gear-the Mae West , or glorified life preserver, fully equipped, must be frequently checked, as it is here by: C. E. Broom, PRI, J. J. Goodroe, PRI, R. D. Mayberry, AN. Lower Left: . Many hands make light work is apparently the motto for these seven stalwarts. Our photographer had to tell them several jokes to get these broad grins out of them, however, they claim there's nothing like this for developing the Body Beau- tiful. Lower Right: This being a modern ship, we use only modern methods, in this case, using photographs to analyze what repairs are needed. Shown demonstrating the technique to W. F. Parker ADI, is LT. F. Foley, while W. Britten, ADC, and L. T. DeShazo work in the background. ......., ,,- ' ' .v1Wf Mask.-as radio and radar equipment is an intricate part of all air operations. Engine Build-up, under Lt. Foley, is getting closer to the FASRON stage every day. The division is ably represented by Lcdr. WY A. Greene. More recently V-2 has been handling the overall Air Dept. material program and doing an outstanding job. The unsung heroes of the V-2 Division and possibly the entire ship are the hangar deck plane handling crew and directors, without whose tireless efforts no operation could be suc- cessfully completed. Top Left: W. C. Burns, AN, and R. J. Goeminne, AM2, doing a repair job with the arc welder in the aviation metal shop. To- dayscarriers are fully equipped with such repair machinery in an effort to keep as many aircraft as possible available for flying. Top Center: One of the jet-starter jeeps getting a tune-up from R. B. McCoy, AD3. Without these little yellow trucks that dart from one Jet to another at the command Start Jets , no F9F Panthers would leave the deck, the jeep giving it the necessary first start. Top Right: W. R. Borah, AM3, and J. P. Collins, AN, are pictured bending sheetmetal. Equipment such as this allows a carrier to be nearly self-sufficient in making and repairing necessary parts for the ship and the aircraft. . Lower Left: The 02 Shop is the scene for C. E. Tucci, AD3, and T. M. Brown, AA, who are shown working on an oxygen bottle. Additional oxygen is a physical must for pilots flying at high altitudes, where the work of these men pictured below pays dividends. Lower Center: Checking stock numbers is an endless job because of the many and varied storerooms in which aviation equipment is kept. Here, P. A. Pritchett, AA, and K. I. Siegel, AN, are shown doing one phase of this task in the Air Office. Lower Right: L. Huber, AMS, and E. F. Kleather, AM3, working in the Metal Shop. Extensive training in shop work is but one of the many specialized Helds of Navy schooling. The trussed-up bunks indicate the total utilization of every space aboard ship. 1:3-1 gums:-1 21Q:'1': fEE TIFF' . :eei:Fr1':'f:1f-1e':2'- 2'fTE'Ei':-'S-11'-2':'rSQ'f'fmE'e7'f?'1f- :'F21 'e.':A2 -e'-.:-G:r- -1...-new A Q. m-.,.0-z-ff-A -HQ,-.,-,.-.. W ,.... .am -1. -.. ....-.--.,.... -.. .L . . L., A ..--- -- .. ,J-.. . 5 -sf--H A 4 -- -.-sf--X-,lg-we-9-f .Y -- -.1-m:..r'-.. Lf V4 1 E A J V, i E 'X S First Row: C. H. Daniels' K. C. Seiglford' R. W. Culp' F. L. Gossageg L. M How' LT. D. R. Roper' H. C. Biehler' H. E. Twisdale' G. L. Thompson C. D Bryan' . Mesco' H. W. Williams. Second Row: C. A. Warner' C. C. Porter' R. C. Ormes' L Tvestman A. L. Clark' R. E. Lee' . M. Carigan. Third Row: A. F.. Cohen' L. L. Stahl' A. D. Herber' C. T. Ramseyg R. L Blackburn' R. . Smith' A. E. Robinson' D. F.. Brenner' E. G. McKinney R. W. Clark' L. E. Mayer' L. V. Muller. Fourth Row: R. S. Dobbs' W. O. Seufert' E. L. Hall' T. Onachilag D, E Brennerg G. R. Akersg . C. O'Brieng . G. Petersg H. R. Garnerg A. L Fogliettag R. A. Windlingg . L. Calahan. Fifth Row: L. A. Boggsg T. E. Garnerg R. D. Hornerg P. . Depinog H Estabrookg M. V. Canellysg R. H. Gossg M. Cobbg D. L. Summersg A Giannettig . L. Pattersong T. S. Morio. Sixth Row: A. . Grillsg G. T. Evansg K. E. Kenfieldg N. Baralisg F. D. Cater- nicchiag W. Trullg D. Smithg E. E. Campbellg W. L. Swartwoodg R. T. Aubey. ex V5 DlvlsloN ' A . Qt , , , l 1 ,,,, 4 Q . , J , j N. D. Trainerg E. E. Nelsong K. E. Bilicleg E. Guthrieg R. Berfhel 1 r 2 J f f v . 4 . . 7 . . . U! 9 1 1 1 J S w is l X J I X 4 l 3 l B J 1 J J F1rst Row Costxgean L Hassette W Bryce W M Martrn CHMACHJ F Mldzlolek CHGUN R M Carter E F Remenschnelder R Cox VV T Cirroll R W Brooks Second Row M E Sullrvan E P Frazler Dz1adosl T P Stack R C Cullen R L Frankhn H R ongsma E urnn W Moore Flnrcl Row L E Cunxno D E Ozrer E F1sher A V Dav1s L M7 Rummler J P Carr L M Howard C M Faber D XfVallace W D Crouthers Fourth Row D Battrstela L T Jorde L A Calderon F W Horsley V Rentema H G 1'el1en R F Montgomery J R Ward C E Walsh A G Hancock F1fth Row G M Castagano W Doerr G3Wl13OWSk1 D Browne C R Golden A W Ross H R OBr1ne M N Alvardd C H Fletcher ' '1 ' 9 , . . ., . . L . . , , . , . . , X ' s ' 0 .. , . . , .. , J.. ., . . C , . . . ' - I l u ' n 0 . .. , .. ,.. , .. , 0 In Q ' u .. , . . , .. , .. , . . . .. , .. ,J.. , .. ,. , . . , . . , . . , .. , . u . 1 u I . . , .. ,.. ,. . , 'n 4 ' . . . .. , .. ,.. ,.. , .. , : . . . 31. . , 0 Q , . n . .. ,. . , . . , .. , . . 1 i THE V-3 SERVICE DIVISION completes the roster of the Air Department aboard the LEYTE, and is com- prised of the Air Ordnance Crew and the Gasoline Crew. It is of course very evident that without these two vital units, none of our planes would be very effective. The Air Ordnance Section is responsible for the transporting and handling of munitions for the planes from the stowage spaces below to the flight deck, where squadron -arming and loading personnel take over and load the planes. All this is a very ticklish business, and requires a high degree of skill and patience, for no mistakes can be made in the arming or handling of these weapons, which demand a delicate touch, and pack a lethal wallop. d b 1? the bo S ofthe va servi e D' V Upper Left: One ofx the many corner iilling stations aboard the Leyte, being manne y more o y . - u c lV1- sion. L. Mayer, AA, W. O. Crouthers, AN, and F. E. Marcuson, members of the flight deck Gas Crew, man their stations. Upper Center: Another ticklish job, being handled with practiced skill by an ordnance loader, as he loads some 20 mm. ammuni- tion into the guns of an FQF Pantherjet, one of Fighter Squadron Thirty-one's planes. Upper Right: To insure proper stowage, these men are loading some 20 mm. ammunition into a box, to await the time when it will be taken up and loaded into the planes. Shown here in this task are: L. Westman, AA, R. T. Aubey, AN, Sc M. Cobb, AN. Lower Left: Another of the many jobs performed by the V-3 Service Division is putting the warhead , exploding force, on the head of the SCARs',,or practice rockets. Shown here are: R. C.Kenfield, AD3, W. Moore, AD3, W. O. Seufert, AA, and S. L. Calahan, AN. Lower Center: Fueling our planes is a never-ending job, for each plane must have a full tank before each launch. Shown injecting some of the high-octane Huid into an F9F jet is E. P. Donald, AN. It's always a case of fill 'er up! - Lower Right: And still more SCARS must be made ready for our planes. These SCARS are much less expensive than the live rockets, and are used during a cruise in constant attempt to make our pilots as proficient as possible in the use of this weapon. i :u -s THE GASOLINE CREW 1S someth1ng more than a sea go1ng f1ll1ng stat1on group The men 1n th1s outftt must handle the rece1v1ng aboard wh1le at sea of all the av1at1on gasol1ne and o1l from tankers wh1ch m rough weather can be qu1te a Job Fuelmg the planes themselves 1S a never endrng process for a 1nodern Jet fighter uses an 1ncred1ble amount and 1ts a quest1on of fill er up? before each and every H1ght The Gasolme Crew 1S respons1ble for all the av1a t1on gas handled and used aboard the LEYTE and whenever the word 1S passed that the smok1ng lamp 1S out throughout the Shlp you may be sure that several of these boys are busy Servrce says the V 3 D1v1s1on IS our busmessl Top Left E NICKIHHCY AN check1ng a plug connectxon on aSCAR a 2 75 a1rcraft rocket used for obhteratmg the dummy targets ass1 ned durmg trammg m1ss1ons Rockets bombs and mach1ne gun ammunrtlon are iired dur1ng these m1ss1ons 1n whlch war t1me cond1t1ons are s1mulated as closely as IS POSS1blC Top Center D L Greenslet AN tops off one of the w1ng tanks ol an FQF Panther pr1or to takeoff The complete iillmg of all tanks 1S essent1al before each hop to guarantee tl1e success of the m1ss1on A few gallons or pounds as It 1S measured for the jets can mean the PTCCIOUS mmutes needed durmg an emergency 1' op Rlght Looklng aft on the lllght deck Ch1ef Ram1nschn1eder V3 leadmg ordnance Chlef watches another landmg as a talker for tl1e Gasol1ne Ofhcer records the numbers of the planes land1ng rn order that the fuelmg system may be properly mam ta1ned Lower Left An F4U4 15 g1ven the final go s1gnal by the launchmg oflfxcer the p1lot havmg just glven h1m the nod Spl1t second t1m1ng and a well coord1nated work1ng crew keep the planes roll1ng smoothly along durmg these hect1c moments Lower Rlght The hangar deck gas crew Plctured left to rlght H R OBr1en AA Gawl1kowsk1 AA E J Hassett A03 M Faber AA A Sm1tl1 AB3 W R Garner AA and D Battestella AA Notably II1lbS1Ilg IS the famous face and VOICC of Ch1ef Ma chmtst lXI1dZOlClx ' ' ' ' - '- -- ' '---'Y-A ' A-' --------f--M---W-'-fl--'mf--A-as .ef :J -1 fm: L4-. --1-'-fa-X:-1 4w,::.m-.,,J, Qi.-4:1QA.:.2-,yy .. nf,-..-f -,.q-ami.: ,,..,,,fM,-,,..-., ....,,-.:.,-..-L--1? a.g,,,.,,A .. ' ' ' 1 - 1 4 4 1 1 y . c ' - . , u - A s , - . . . , K . . 1 . ' ' - 1 1 . I , - . , , . , , . . . ' 1 ' 1 ' 1 . ' ' x ' 4 c ' - 1 1 , . , . . . . ,, . . . . . , , , -, D ' 1 1 1 0 0 , , ' n 1 1 1 1 . 1- - l . . . . . . . . ' 1 1 ' 1 1 , - . D . . U ,, . . . . . . . . . . . , . - - . . . I . . . ' ' 1 1 1 1 1 J' 1 1 ' ' 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' . ' A panorama of the city of Genoa. From the harbor of this leading Italian seaporttto the gr ' E n I AFI exampie or Lfenoese arcnitecture and sculpture located at the In the center of the Piazzo de Ferrari tnis Sparkling foun- Piazzo de Ferrari. ' - tain. The street IH the background is Via Vingt Septembre. 58 45.4 igurian Alps in the background, a wealth of impressive sights awaits the traveler. i CnNo V Y , , v i 5 A monument to Genoa's honored dead of World War I located At one end ol the Piazzo della Vittoria is this Horal design com- l 't in the spacious Piazzo della Vittoria. memorating the 500th birthday of Christopher Columbus. 59 l i 2 4 , l h 11 k h S 1 1 faces of LT R Uhwat and ENS Panoramic view of the city 'is afforded from the fbagifllalicyufafoijliggeiibtelslelellaimdagiaiiflcs ta 6 t em Llitlfrsfslliilgciik as bus carries party through Genoa top of one of Genoa s multitudinous hills THE GATES to the city of Genoa are nearly as old as the city itself. Their construction was completed early in the twelfth century. Still standing in excellent con- dition, through these gates have passed countless thousands of persons including great men of all ages. just a few feet away is the house in which the immortal Christopher Columbus was born. It is said that Columbus spent many happy hours playing here as a youth. His favorite pastime was imagining himself to be the captain of a great ship. Situated on the other side of the gate is another famous land- mark, the beautiful Saint Steph- ens Church. Inscribed on the records of the church may be seen the name of Cristoforo Col- ombo who was baptized there. Italian agrarian artistry is displayed in the gon eeply revered in the hearts of the people IS International shrine has been made Of the 1101159 lalon of the Genoese Coat of Arms the magnificent St Loremo Cathedral Genoa in which Chrigfnnhpr Cnlnmhm was hom ln 145 mm Q swf-m Serene tranquility prevails in Staglieno Ceme- Guide points to plant which rows through Family monuments embellish the halls of gal tery majestlc necropohs of Genoa. - marble floor of gallery in Staglieno Cemetery lery Pictured is family group by Fabiani THE CEMETERY of Staglieno is a highly impressive spectacle, being terraced in a magnificent candour of marble against the buttress of the Appenines. Its groves, surrounded by myrtle hedges, look like gardens, and here, in this monumental en- closure, all is peace and quiet- ness. ' Covering an area of more than one and one-half square miles, it was designed for the city of Genoa by the architect Giuseppe Resasco. It was begun in 1844, and completed rmore than ten years later. The Work of many others helped to make it the magnificent spectacle' it now is. A double horse-shoe shaped gallery at the foot of the hill en- closes the burial ground, while countless marble monuments fill, and artistically complete, the aesthetic picture presented by the place. Fabulous length of corridor is here demonstrat Monument to Lavarello by Bernetti represents Faith by Santo Varni keeps her vigil over the ed Entire gallery is fashioned of marble. everlasting sleep It is a masterpiece of serenity hallowed grounds of the Staglieno Cemetery .JCM I , .Iggy ig.: sn 'Adv ,cr A lx s , Swif f-hyd., 611351 5, .- 3, fffipfa z , 1, VV 3 2 I 5 2,25 if g-,QT gi' ,-farm-... ' aff: 571. x . N 7 , gg 1 swf' We 071 6 Q 1,.- - 'sf 4? gf ffm. 1 fwe if , ' Y - M-'iw V J.. . 5 .V-,,.wy..,, ., W f if wfvy f 0,y,.,fvgz2z.m .V 4 ,ff M... , ,Z , 434 ,A ,MA 4 fy , - , km., , Q 525 W Q QQ, ffgagx J oaffofc fvj Q4 Am. 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XV. been immortalized by the famous statue on Cathedral Wade: C. Lamb' W Quast- H Chalmers. and my Baum. Square. ' ' ' ' ' ' gart. ' 64 After an Engrossing tour through the Cathedral of M1lan the entire party poses on the front steps MILAN, the second largest city of Italy, is situated on a beautiful and fertile- plain between Adda and Ticino. The town is built in the form of an irregular polygon and is surrounded, except on the castle side, by a wall called the Bastione. The old castle, only recently re- stored, is now a museum of art and antiquitiesq It fronts the park on one side and is a place of great his- toric and cultural value. Fine pub- lic parks and playgrounds occupy an area once used as a drill Held. Adjoining the central park is an artificial lake of considerable size and beauty. Milan, founded in 221 B.C. by the lnsurbian Gauls, is the home of the Ambrosian Library, the old- est and one of the most valuable of all European libraries. American Shore Patrolmen, D. George, YN! and H. Mead, ALC, exchange pleasantries with Italian guards. .,. . .. . ,N ..,..:....-ew.. --- --1 .v....f15 I .-..--.1-mf:--rf: .. - 1-1 f -wf:-:::-fqv-s-rx-.f..--:f-cgR- --f:: '1--1-:.'.,z. F: , . --:.- -. -'v T' - -,.-..- Y - b Crystal Clear Lake bordered by craggy .peaks of mountains is just at the eclge,of hotel patio. Guest Chef, D. George, gives soup his smiling ap- proval as M. Golladay and R. Price look on. Epicurean Feast is eaten by LT Bouldin, LTJG Messner, LCDR Phillips, ENS Diers and LTJG Ward. 1 1 Y The Wonder of nature reveals itself to L. H. West and F. L. Yager as they scan the Italian countryside in the Maritime Alps. ' l On With the Lather, Off with titeiifviilgikers of D. George who experiences Italian tonsorial art in Milan. 65 l l K W I yur V., , I 'sw fi 29 ix i ,,, NQWAQQ' '- . Ex- 4 4 ,,. - ff,f f W ,H 4 f I N A S ,xl S if r - ' V 2 'Y X 2 .iw eg . , kr - ' ff , sm ' , '13 1- '- o .. 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' X 'L 'f S':' 'f 4, 532 ,X ' ,449 ' i . gg 'Ei ' , 5 , - 2 - - 1 ' 'Q t' sv, ,, f ,Z .I H M ', V W' fm A A -- . '- Wm ,W , V W ' gg , A ' C xc? I -fm,',m. , ' 2 , 3441, wi ,lc I A ,ww ,V Akwgsygg - ICIITIIIL SQUADILO THE TOUR of combat duty completed in January 1951, in the Korean Theater of operations was only the most recent event in the long and illustrious history of Fighter Squadron THIRTY-oNE. The famous Felix the Cat in- signia has at one time been worn by most of today's senior naval aviators. No other squadron in the Navy can claim as long a history of commissioned service as Fighting THIRTY-oNE. The squadron was originally commissioned as Combat Squadron FOUR in l927, and through the years has changed its designation to Fighter Squadron THREE, THREE ABLE, and Hnally to Fighter Squadron THIRTY-oNE which has been its ofhcial designation since 1948. During World W7ar II, Felix the Cat built an illustrious record aboard the Fighting Lady, the new U.S.S. York- town, by participating in all major Pacific engagements after the commissioning of the ship. It climaxed its World lfVar Il history in 1944 by being the first navy squadron over Tokyo. ,,,bw.4g.m.....v-:qi-nf'?::?!fef:e1', .. --F! :- -'- I iq . A .. 1. 9gq,'.,4 -W . Y f I 5 i It l First Row: F. J. Myersg ENS B. Cogdellg ENS D. M. Lynamg ENS R- H. Caldwellg LTJG H. H. Doddg CAPT W. P. Meyler, USAF: CDR E. S. Memelg LT W. E. Williamsg LT G. Ferch, 1113 LT F. Yanoshikg LTJG G. L. Moffett, Jr.3 ENS W. F. Raug ENS R. Owens. Second Row: L. EJRochefort: G. F. Zeinierg R. E. Moring H. C. Nllhittakerg C. Horner: A. Stal: F. Dvorakg H. A. Mountzg R. Branardg A. L. Fosterg E. YV. Bauerg R. A. Durrettg J R. Kanapsky. Third Row: H. R. VVyz1ttg E. Jaggarclg F. C. Cooleng YV. YVSICIH R. E. McLaring T. M. XfVrzsniewsliig B. F. Janecekg D. E. Green: G. YV. Eberhardg D. Clzirkg C. E. Bryantg T. Borskig A. T. Flynn. Fourth Row: A. A. Hendricksong Pantelsg B. T. XVhiteg A- :A- Arbuthnotg C. E. Bowers: G. R. Frostg A. Johnsong C. C. IFQTICCI D. B. VV2ll1lSI11'O1TlQ D. P. Dunningtong D. M. Rittharclsong Mirieclcr' T. H. McKinney. Filth Row: C. Twarek: A. C. Snyderg B. V. Browning: R. I. XfVe1dOl1l E. L. Mzincillg R. C. Pnrkerg S. Charleston: P. G. Facey: A L. Chumbleyi R. A. Bzirkerz M. YV. Dunn: NV. J. XVirth: F. M. Fururi Sixth Row: C. M. H'l1'1'lS' F. C. Mwnly' D. L. Greenslet' R. A. li'1 J J L J J L ,Q ' Fins: S. Koszirg L.. P. Johnson: C. YV. Brooksg D. Guiclotte: NV. H. Mcliind- Icy, H. A. Ibarla, YV. W. Crziwlordg YV. R. Bowinzing D. G. Ferrell. J. D. Ventniillerg L. Scott. 70 First Row: F. W. Smithg P. F. Dougardg ENS R. VV. Scotty LTJG H. J Postg LTJG D. R. Schimpfg LT D. E. Douglasg LCDR P. H. Durandg LT D L. Butlerg LTJG R. L. Daleyg ENS W. I. Parrishg ENS L. L. Partherner C. M. Johnson. Second Row: C. E. Landg G. A. Groggeng R. E. Bondg M. WY Rocky G. C Bailey: Clark: D. H. Johnston. T. W. Fryeg E Mfresilmskig E A. Titus R. AI. Matting P. Bova. Third Row: WY F. Kasteusg C. Jodziog C. L. Mclinightg V. M. Dehnarco O. L. Scruggsg A. E. Cummingsg M. S. Kahlerg T. Brettg R. D. Perruzzi D. L. Ravvatzg R. E. Jones. Fourth Row: R. Ployg R. E. Rodemeyerg C. A. Loftusg G. Champagne R. P. Stanislawczykg E. Kneisleyg XV. L. Lawrenceg R. R. Ryang QI. I. Cook: A. L. Laforgeg H. I. Telles. Fifth Row: YV. R. Duby' D. D. effriesg . R. Kerrg D. D. hamisong QI. L NIcDowe11 C E Blggers M C ohnson R XV Mltchell E D Burkett X Pozdol 71 , y .I J , I . 1 Q . . ' 5 f. 3 . f. 3 . . A Upper Left: A Flyer works from sun to sun, but a yeoman's 'work is never done. Bryant, YN2, and Dunn, PNSN, fight the perpetual war of the typewriters. No squadron could operate without an efficient and alert office crew to unscramble the paper work. Center: CDR Memel climbs aboard 112 while plane captain Janecek, AD3, stands by to strap him in. The plane captain leads a rugged life aboard ship, but nothing gives a pilot more confidence than to have a good, sharp plane captain. Upper Right: Ferrarri, AM2, performs last-minute check before pilots man their planes. The Panther's a good maintenance plane, easy to trouble-shoot and gives a minimum of maintenance problems. VF-31's top-notch crew accounted for her top ranking in Airlant FQF availability. Lower Left: Fair Weather and slight seas make for good carrier operations The pilot of 102 found the ri 'ht combination as he . ' 3 . straddles the center line for a perfect carrier landing. VF-31 completed its 3000th jet carrier landing during this cruise. Lower Right: Pre-Briefing and post-briefing are an important part of every flight Here Skipper Memel briefs the troo s on the . , p nearest emergency landing field while pilots on the launch cross-check on their WAC charts. The pilot, front row right, is LCDR P. H. Durand. THE OUTBREAK of ,hostilities in Korea found the squadron in the Mediterranean area aboard the Leyte. Following a record speed run back to the States and then to the combat zone in the Sea of Japan, the pilots of THIRTY-ONE flew their first mission on 10 Gctober 1950, over the Korean peninsula. During the more than four months of continuous combat duty, a total of 968 sorties were flown. Upon return to the continental U. S., command of the squadron was assumed by LCDR E. S. Memel, the former Executive Ollicer. After a short period of reorganization and training, Fighting THIRTY-ONE again embarked with the remainder of Carrier Air Group THREE on the U.S.S. Leyte for a short training cruise in the Caribbean, at the completion of which it was deployed to the Mediter- ranean Area. ICIJTEIL QUADKO FIGHTER SQUADRON THIRTY-THREE, QVF-335, is one of the Navy's younger regular squadrons. It was corn- missioned at Quonset Point, R. I., on ll October, 1948 under LCDR Horace H. Epes, Jr. .Flying F8F BEARcATs , it made an early acquaintance with the Leyte on a short cruise in January 1949. Upon return from this cruise, the squadron moved to Charles- town, R. I., on 5 February, 1949. Shortly thereafter, VF-33 embarked in the U.S.S. Kearsarge for Atlantic Fleet man- euvers involving pre-invasion attacks and close air support inlconnection with simulated combat landings on Vieques s anc . Returning to Quonset Point in March, VF-33 had further operations with the Leyte during early May, and ended Fiscal 19119 with a high mark in combat readiness. Shore- based operations from Quonset Point were continued for the remainder olf 1949 except for a short period in july aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge. .V f K I Q SAA I i in I fx A ' B7 1.4! .f ,gg r- bv 4' , 1 K .V V. , 2 4 L V W X N i 1 1 W 5 90' w. X Af 9 X Z A , . , x f W, K 3 X' fi l I Y 'V t ,fig ,i s 'fa S . . ,,...sg sg,-U A In , Y fy - - f A A MA A , A V A A I' e , 3 5 2. 2 4 A ' f ., A , 'F' ' ' , 4 ., K .,,.. F ' X Q ww r-af ' A 2 fx i .I Avi? Z. - ' Q ' A ,9 . , 3 1 , A I tt? V v ,, ,5P'5' V li ' A A' fl A , .- v S- '- ,, A,. 5 1 - A: It utr. 44+ Jiffy J - I. AV :,q,,, gliyff. Z qi - A '1l 5 A W , AA 5-.hw . A! I: ,iQ2'W2'f -A XP mm .N W I I 'x g W K 2, ,I 'i ' , O U ' ' QMNW . - 'mm:'C'0f., W,-f' , V . WA L 'f 35 X M . amz ,,. 7,3 . A , N ' , wwf. A J A-2'Af ., - 'ff' A QA? if sf 52? W V ... . A , ,X , ,xy Nix Q , -, W.....4... 13 2 I 3 ip, - - ,, 1 , . 4 . M, 5, , M. . , , -11 ,W 'Vg N 6 as 3 4 fl . f Q 3- -- ':..'.:', YQ , Z . Af 2 'ia . Agaiiim' W AH. .Q , , mfpsgv S. , N., - Kwwwz . 2 ,X -If Y Lf: A fu 5 ,' 56 4 , if , x 5 ggi ff? Q AG' A A - .W A In V M 7 x , 'vu , wVQ,1izg',g Y Lf: Q ' fffx? 5, W 'QQ FR . ' M, xgzw , fm. . lf? pix' 1,4 fA,z IL Q ci gh ' ' NWZZ 'ff '. n -Qffvmw Q J. 1, First Row: C. F. Rznnmg E. B. Urigg R. H. Sehnan ENS R. B. Cavanaughg LTJG A. Russellg ENS C P. Byeg M. M. Prewittg YV. Britton: C. M. Cooperg D. J. Salmon. Second Row: D. E. Reuterwallg A. Dykstrag E. Let rick, Jr.g A. P. Ebersoleg E. McKeeg F. Hernrick C. B. Loan, Jr.g T. Pascarellag A. R. Marting M. S Brownellg A. F. Birch. Third Row: S. Ackermang H. P. Hallg E. Berezni R. M. Brurnbeloeg M. Hudspethg R. H. Swain E. E. Burgeg A. Soltisg D. E. Arnettg D. D. Byerly J. Cleary. . Fourth Row: W. W. Russellg S. Zimrnermang S. M Peseskyg P. Petronkg W. -I. Burkeg H. N. Richg J Christog R. A. Snlithg A. T. Hathawayg P. E. Holmes J. Saba. r ! Upper Left: Front Row: LTJG Pitz, LTJG Sallada, ENS Gooding, ENS Eoster, LCDR Lee, LCDR Fabrick, LTJG Christie, ENS Brennan, LTJG DeLoach, LTJG Russell, LTQIG Fusco. Back Row: LTJG Crimes, ENS Cavanaugh, ENS Bye, LT Gard, LTJG Dougherty, LTJG Blevins, ENS Wood, ENS Kochans, ENS Stevens, ENS Towns, ENSVSauer. Upper Right: Clifton, AD2, and Rowley, AN, of the power plants gang begin searching for an oil leak. All fuel and oil lines are given a periodic check to be certain that this vital system will not fail when the plane is in operation. The plane is an F4U-4 Corsair. ' Lower Left: YV11o Said, 'Get the cruisers f1rst! ' LCDR Fabrick briefs a strike hop in Ready Four. CDR Madden sits in. Ordin- arily the CO's pre-flight briefing was no laughing matter and a hundred or so different items were entered on that knee-pad ffllid mentally filed away. Lower Right: Oliver, AD3, on the action end of a spark-plug wrench, starts work on a yellow sheet squawk. His work here is repre- sentative of that of more than fift' th ' 5 o er maintenance men of the squadron. 5 ON 10 OCTOBER 1950 a VF-33 flight in the Wonsan area was the first from the squadron and the first from the Leyte ever to enter action. After participating in all major Korean actions from then until late in January 1951, the squadron returned to a. shore-based status at Quonset Point, R. I., in early February 1951. ln March 1951, LCDR VVilliam A. Fabrick became commanding officer. On 1 May, the squadron moved to the newly re- activated base at Sanford, Florida, to remain until it joined the Leyte once more in june. The fact that VF-33 has spent fifteen of the past twenty- four months on board the Leading Leyte indiCatGS the extent of the squadron's recent association with the Leyte. - ICI-ITEIL UADQQ A BRIEF Hash-back into the history of Fighter Squadron THiRTY-FOUR indicates that it had its beginning during lVorld VVar Il. It was a scrappy cog in the wheel that rolled on to victory in the Pacific. Fighting TWENTY, as it was lormerly known, operated with the F6F Hellcat , one lugged member of a line of Grumman aircraft which the squadron flew. . Alter being re-designated several times, the squadron be- came a part of Carrier Air Group Three and was officially named Fighter Squadron TH1RTY-FOUR. A year later VF-34 replaced its F8Fs with the F9F-2 Panther jets with which it is presently operating. In 1947 the squadron participated in a Carribean cruise, followed by a cold Weather cruise in the Newfoundland area in January of 1948. The first Mediterranean cruise for the squadron began in the spring of 1948. 77 N, , ...,.,, ,:,,....,,,,...,-.. . ..,,..... .... . . - X - f H X - -H11--. ' -..--.....:-,..L.:-+-2-,-yffrn - -P-C - ' H f. f f f 'ff ' I . H, ..f1:.......,..,.1,.....,..,.. srl- 7, ..A ,ww . . . . ,. ., A A 5,,..,..,..Y-. --Vg -12:-::,-Q3-1-1-msn .,-' ,...-1.-'E:v'g.,.e,..f- . ,...,.........- f M.- 3 .... -Il f A , A km ...qv ,. wi . K ff fu- H - ox Af r First Row: ENS C. Popeg ENS YV. VV. Marking LTJG R. S. Chewg LTJG NV. S. Browng LTJG M. M. Simmonsg LT S. Clevelandg LCDR R.. A- Sweattg LT H. A. Harnmellg LTJG S. S. Cadwellg LTJG F. N. Nehringi ENS J. E. white. ENS T. C. Llewellyng LTJG J. W. Jaimm. Second Row: M. L. Abramsg N. E. YVhiteg P. Careyg J. M. Zayacg ENS H- -Ioeschkeg ENS C. S. Sayersg ENS R. C. Wagnerg ENS VV. P. HZUTISOUJ A. M. Steuberg L. H. Reiderg Pipitoneg E. L. McElroy. Third Row: G. U. Mulkeyg P. McQuaidg D. E. Mayog G. E. MetroliCl C. D. Diekg R. D. Mayberryg S. Sparks: R. C. Buczhmang H. E. Pohhnanng M. M. Luniewiczg A. A. Moraseinig C. V. Freeman. Fourth Row: J. D. M-'ilsong R. E. Landrethg H. L. VViHiz1msong 'W. P. Landry! W. D. Hamilton: R. A. Mfentworthg F. O. Campbellg T. I. Sylvaing F. Mat- thewsg M. Poperniekg E. NV. Andersong E. VVaekrow.' Fifth Row: R. S. Davisg L. II. Seiontig T. R. Cree0'an' B. S. Lzmdress' P. D- VanSiek1eg EI. D. Rooneyg Af YV. Vanehurag YV. L.bBennettg YV. R. Myayhewl S. N. D2l1121Sj J. D. Coleg T. T. Schopeng H. L. Travis. Sixth. Row: G. T. Evans. E. YV. Koetter: R. Lavoie' R. H. Slocum' E- Masciotrog M. H. Gerardg C. Hoodg L. L. VVattsg C. Morehead: B. F. Coodei G. 'PY Lompg LI. XfVrightg L. Anderson. 78 EGNN V' , , , .01 First Row: R. M. Hendersong R. V. Castnerg ENS F. E. Spechtg ENS WV. VV. Hagan LT-IG N. E. Heckertg LCDR H. B. Gibbsg LTJG A. Varleyg ENS A. VV. Goudy FNS C. C. Hardyg S. Szezecinag W. VV. VValkerg E. Cushing. Second Row: G. F. Brittg F. M. Smithg YV. B. Nelsong G. L. Nicholsg V. E. Rayg F. A Stoverg S. Poziog W. K. Clementsg H. L. Garrisong E. L. VanPelt, jr.g C. Poston. Third Row: R. S. Banksg W. Decaturg H. Seaboltg T. E. Ohmstedeg W. -I. Buhlig K. E. Hoover, 11115 G. VV. Fittong R. Powellg G. E. Metrolisg C. A. VVarnerg H. A Wu u ga men. Fourth Row: N. HuH'mzm: F. E. Currolg H. VV. Freed, hIr.g QI. K. Foxg F. Edwards VV. L. Dolsong F. VV. Aicherg C. L. Hznrdingg L. A. Cogswellg K. 12. Foijresterg F. N 1Digi2lCOlTlO. A Fifth Row: H. Kruegerg D. L. Sperlcerg R. Mcliinneyg R. J. Beziudding D. L. Hauserg L. L. Hnrdihgg F. Mfattsg G. P. Lompg N. Coxg G. VV. 1. Mingelsg O. T. Graves Sixth Row: P. Kiku' C. V. Smith' R. P. Davisg R. H. Barnes: F. R. Villa: G. D. Culleng F. Gulzlerg A. Bogowskig J. T.,Dig'ivvunni, Ji-.5 A. Spemg F, D. .Iirikg R. C. Yvoltz. 79 Upper Left: C. Morehead, ADAN, plane captain, makes an adjustment to hydraulic system of his plane prior to flight. operations. Preventive maintenance such as this keeps maximum number of aircraft available at all times to carry out assigned missions. Center: Chief Steuber of the metal shop, raises an F9F in the process of changing a main landing gear actuating cylinder. Replace- ment and repair of major structural components is routine work for squadron maintenance personnel. Upper Right: C. J. Hood, AT3, changes a piece of electronic gear in a squadron Panther A high degree of skill is required I0 keep airborne radio equipment functioning properly lor over-water flights in all types of weather. Lower Left: LCDR Sweatt briefs his division before a CAP hop in the vicinity of Sicily. LTJG Jahant, LTJG Brown, ENS Wl1itC and ENS Harrison receive pertinent data prior to the final word, Pilots and taxi pilots, man your planes! Lower Right: F. E. Carrol, AD3, D. L. Hauser, AM2, H. W. Freed, Jr., AM3, and YV. B. Nelson, AMI seal on the main landing t t A th l E h 1 gear s ru . no er examp e o t e many problems encountered in keeping today's complex carrier aircraft flying. THE YEAR 1951 has, indeed, been a busy one for Fighter Squadron THIRTY-FOUR. This is due mainly to the great number of squadron movements encountered. From January until May of 1951, the squadron served in the Guantanamo Bay area with Air Group Seven aboard the U.S.S. Tarawa. Upon completion of this cruise the squadron returned to its home port of Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Only three weeks later, the squadron received ord6fS to move to Sanford, Florida, where it has since remained. After a short cruise to the Carribean, the squadron r6- ported aboard the U.S.S. Leyte for the Mediterranean cruise. The men of the squadron are proud of a record earned while serving aboard the Leyte. October 22, 1951, marked the completion of a full year of operations with- out an accident. 'FTACIQS U mac BOMBING SQUADRON THREE, now known as Attack Squadron THIRTY-FIVE, is one of the oldest carrier squad- rons in the Heet. Many of the early squadron records were lost when the carrier Yorktown was sunk at ,Midway, but available records indicate that Bombing Three was aboard the Saratoga in 1934 and 1935 and operated as part of that carrier's air group untill the Sara was torpedoed off Midway in January 1942. The squadron, long identified by its insignia of the leaping black panther, served with honor during W01'ld Wai' Two aboard the carriers Saratoga, En- terprise, Yorktown, Essex, the new Yorktown and the new Lexington.- From 1946 to 1949, the squadron, equipped with SBQC Helldivers, engaged in routine training with emphasis on air support work. n On 2 May 1950, after participating in Portrex and Car- 1bCX operations in early 1950 with the new AD Skyraiders, VA-35 boarded the U.S.S. Leyte for a Mediterranean cruise. This trip was terminated abruptly when the ship and air group were assigned to join Task Force 77, supporting the United Nations, in Korean waters. 81 'b ACK R0 First Row: ENS VV. R. Striblingg ENS R. W. Ewertzg ENS D. F. Kirk patrickg ENS K. L. Beckmang LTJG H. B. Loheedg LT R. B..Scha backerg LCDR W. Congerg LT H. G. Smithg LTJG C. Y. Delhnger ENS P. E. Clemmensg ENS G. W. Stone-3 ENS R. G. Landon. Second Row: J. J. Goodroeg M. J. Kellyg E. B. Wilsong M. Graziano E. Vaughng L. Bryantg A. Greenleafg M. Hanseng F. F. Dyrdal D. Millerg D. C. Normang F. H. Walkerg VV. G. Mfilliamson. Third Row: L. M. Quirkg B. Beitmang D. R. Ramusseng H. Hinefs D. C. Colemang A. S. Godireyg T. Briceg S. Macrigianeg R. E. Curtis E. W. Sumskig W. E. YVOHQ P. H. Boweg L. C. Smith. Fourth Row: E. H. Meyerg M. D. Yoderg G. R. Hightowerg D. D. GroSs mang R. M. Keithg F. V. Smithg R. F. Finang H. A. Conuerg R. E Curtisg E. YV. Susmkig H. I. Smithg R. E. O'Brieng D. R. Stanheld. Fifth Row: A. E. Westong K. Szkolnickig G. M. Kosevichg DKVV Meadg G. L. Johnsong H. R. Gelineaug O. R. Kerrg R. P. King D. L. Cracldockg R. Mariscalg XV. S. Thompsong R. L. Chaseg Badia. 82 J 9 7 J 1 First Row: F. T. Vieirag ENS LTQIG T. F. Dednlang LT P. R. A. Cuntrellg ENS H. R. Schompg ENS W. Huber E. Lunaasg LTJG W. C. Piersong ENS VV. Basham ENS R. D. Harrisg ENS E. E. McLaneg ENS R. O. Blackingtong H. O. Erikson. Second Row: T. Enrightg W. T. Maclnnisg D. D. McBrideg Z. Bevilleg P. K. Jones XV. Robergeg Nealg C. M McArthurg P. F. Jacksong S. McWhorterg L. Blake G. E. Doyle. Third Row: YV. 'Wiltg A. F. Gayleg T. R. Lawlorg V. L. Priceg R. YV. Kreppsg D Chesserg C. A. Prayg G. Vanderkooig R. B. Hageng G. C. Crockerg C. L. Robisong W. P Selvey. Fourth Row: T. A. Bzmrillzlg M. S. VV. M. Trippleg B. Mfillianxsg R. G. Van Horng A. Hubetsel. Filth Row: C. H. .Iohnsong B S. Pzrvoneg R. P. Gregoryg G. QI. WV. Dolceg VV. Fein. Sixth Row: C. Del Czlrpineg I-l. B. Taylorg F. N. Schlichtg F. Corsettig P. E. Danforclg S. Lesserg R. Sproulg 17. G. Helminskig E. W. Francis D. C. Kinleygili. B. Wilsong O. G. Ellisg C. R. Renderle E. Tinerg D. D. Eflingerg E. E. Hinseyg W. M. Wagner H. Berlingg C. B. Spagueg G. R. Bryantg B. Allen R. R. Baeakg H. YVillizunsg WV. L. Yankeyg G. E. Sears . Sheparclg V. D. I-Iallg A. Maybing D. H. Priebe D V. Gullo. 83 Upper Left: Shooting the breeze in the line shack are D. H. Priebe, AD3, of Ohio, T. A. Barilla, AA, of Pennsylvaniag and G. E. Doyle, AD2, of Illinois. Here was the haven of our pla11e capta1ns,where hot coffee and model airplanes are made to perfection. Upper Center: LCDR Conger, our Executive Officer, briefs a flight of the green hornets in the new ready room., which was created largely through the efforts of the Leyte's Roger Division. The row of t ellf'- ' A 1. dl r is green nr mats on the bulkhead grew and grew. Upper Right: Back in bay three T. J. Enright, AD2, of the Bronx, N. Y., applies a rag to the leaky hose of one of our Able Dogs. Enright is leader of onehof our four top-flight enffine check crews. The or 'd d tl 1 ' 'd D y 1 ovi e ic squa ron with outstanding availability. Lower Left: Three of Casey jones ordnance gang, R. L. Chase, AOAN, of Montovalla, Missouri, IN. H. Smith, AO2, of Mont- gomery, Alabama, and R. Obrien, AO2, of Brockton, Massachusetts, start routine maintenance on one of our 20 mm. 211fCT2lff cannon. Center: Doc Browneller rushes Ensign K. L. Beckman, of Quincy, Illinois, to sick bay for a hot toddyf' Beckman, of red hard-hat fame, had just been rescued by helicopter after ditching his plane in mid-Atlantic shortly after the cruise began in September. Lower Right: Two of our first-class Aviation Metalsmiths, L. Blake, of Birmingham, Alabama, and F. F. Dyrdal, of Uxbridge, Mass., give AM strikers R. Bok, ol+Albert-Lea, Minn., and D.C. Coleman, of Knightstown, Ind., instruction on checking the dive brakes of a Skyraider. IN DECEMBER 1950, LCDR G. Osborn, USN, was designated Commanding Officer when LCDR Bagwell was taken prisoner after a crash landing in enemy-held territory in Korea. About this time VA-35 took part in strikes against Yalu River bridges at Sinuiju in Mig Alley and flew continuous close air support during the historic withdrawal. from Hungnam when the Chinese Reds descended upon United Nations troops. Shortly after the return from the Pacific, the squadron, along with the rest of Air Group Three, was moved from their former home field at NAS, Quonset Point, Rhode Island to NAS, Sanford, Florida. After a brief period in Florida, VA-35 once again boarded theVU.S.S. Leyte QCV-325 for a Carribean Cruise, and then a return trip to the Mediterranean with the U. S. Sixth Fleet. Q . gh? 5' 'i ' .5 5 .5 5 WH ,. M 3 'if X. ,.. , A 1 1 f '- fill, . N. 24.1. .K . W 4 ' 'W' w3pZN1Y?f ' ' 1 zv' V W.: .N 7 ,qw M 1, 5 9 L,.. 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Lasseter, AL3, for a search in the Mediterranean. Lower Center: J. C. WVillett, AD2, inspects landing gear of' aircraft after a hard landing. The ADW is a heavy plane. If she's cut a little high, the pilot and crewmen think they are going right on through to the hangar deck. Upper Right: G. A. Kragt, AD3, maintenance check crew member, hunts gremlins in one of the guppy's engines. This one checked out fine on deck, but went into automatic rough at 5000 feet, especially at night. l Ili l t Ieck of a carrier is conducive to many dents in aircraft surfaces. Here R. A. Riffht: The tight plane spot necessary on tme 'igi t D . . . . Carlson, AM2, and W. H. Cowart, AN, discuss damage done to the horizontal stabilizer on an ADYV aircraft. L J R'0'l t: G. R. Baldwin AD2, plane captain, had a few questions to ask about the instruments in an ADYV. LCDR R. IN. owcr ig 1 , IfVillis, detachment O-in-C climbed up on the wing and put Baldwin through a brief instrument course. COMPOSITE SQUADRON 12, organized in 1948, has a permanent home at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Back at Quonset, mother VC-I2 keeps a barn full of Guppies, pilots, crewmen, and mech- anics to send out in detachments on the carriers that put to sea. Planes from VC-IZ, stripped of conventional arma- ment, carry as a primary weapon the most powerful radar ever housed in a carrier aircraft. The AD Guppy, with its potent electronic eye, extends the vision of the fleet and provides early warning against any enemy who might strike. Day or night, fair weather or foul, VC-I2 Detaclnnent is ready for twenty-four hour service if the situation demands. U x' ,Q :K I 3 A' 'x IQ V I ,ff , Lit! -. 21' ,V l 1 . 4 -, 5 1 .3 f 'f v oi, I L Q t A ' . 'ff WW A , Zi . N ' SK it 1 A1A, ' 'pt' N -ha .5 ,. g'?1.w ' Wy -211' 1' W QF Q 5 , vi f V ef? 5 T5 X, ,Q-. , -J jr .. 'U i Q nigfg' M egmfi ?' flu ,.,. 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Pilot and plane captain make an inspection of SS 805, affectionately called The Wheezer because of its age and old engine. Despite the age of these planes, crews kept up a high rate of availability. Lower Left: Scheckles shorts a circuit. Scheckles Bidleman, AT3, selects his tools before tackling the highly technical job of trouble- shooting one of the many pieces of electronics equipment carried in VC's all-weather configured Skyraiders. Center: 80l's CREYV mans their plane. LCDR VV. Hailie Salassi, Detachment Three's Skipper, with his crewmen, Tooker and Parker, .board their plane before a launch. The three-man crew, such as these, is the keynote of the success of the all-weather attack detachments. Lower R' 'htt E ell ATl and Ross, AL2, ground-check a piece ol gear. The detachment crewmen all have a twofold job in the lg ZZ , , composite organization. They operate the gear in the air and spend many hours on the deck, constantly servicing and malfltaln- ing it. , COMPOSITE SOUADRON THIRTY-THREE. fulfills City, New Jersey. Detachment Three, under the able leadership of LCDR James VV. Salassi, flew to Guantan- amo Bay to meet the Leyte and has been an integral part of her air group every since. Besides being the Leyte's only night striking force, Detachment Three also supple- ments the air group in attack and support missions dur- ing the day. the all-weather attack requirements of the Atlantic Fleet. Its mission is to search out and sink enemy submarines, Supply skilled personnel for foul weather and night sorties, and to perform the myriad of other jobs which spell efficiency lfor the air navy. Composite Squadron Thirty-Three is commanded by CDR John T. DeVane, and is based ashore at Atlantic ' 91 OSITIZ Sou First Row: L. R. lfVells: T. A. Fangerg LT R. G. Bridgesg D. VV. Nelson Second Row: R. Fontaineg E. Travisg L. A. Simmonsg M. Perdomo Third Row: V. S. Riccig R. YV. Fil' fl 1 1 ix, D. I.. XX ebsterg QI. M. Rushing: ll H. Stallings. K, COMPOSITE SQUADRON SIXTY-TVVO was commissioned in C folk, Virginia. The primary mission of Composite Squadron Sixty-two IS I0 supply the Atlantic fleet units with detachments of qualified pho- tographic reconnaissance pilots. Pilots are trained and orgall- ized into teams at the parent squadron. These teams are assignfid to carriers to supply them with photographic intelligence over 21 broad range. The pilot may be assigned to photograph any target for intelligence unobtainable from other sources. He may be called on for mapping runs to be used in constructing maps ol' correcting existing maps. A frequently assigned mission 13 damage assessment photo ianh t l january l.lfl9 at the Naval Air Station, Nor L gui y o Je used in estimating the true amount ol' dania ' ' ' ' ge inflicted hy our strike groups. 1 1 , E H 5 -Xbove: Clea The Wo1'ld's Most Famous Volcano appears to be only a quiet mountain peak when viewed at a distance from the Castle of Saint Elmo. i Erupting Vesuvius is a seething pit of fire, ejettting hot masses into the air where they collide and fall back into the crater. 1 uf g ,, ning Streets in the Neapolitan manner, using a t1'aIU- Plll Since early Roman times, the Island of Capri has been a favorite resort spot of Neapoli- tans. In recent years, the isle has beco international playground, attracting thousands of visitors each summer. The tiny isle, three miles wide by five miles, long, has a year-round popula- tion of about 6,000 people. IDC 2111 A veritable plethora of magnificent swimming beaches, fine hotels, and extravagant fishing lodges, Capri IS one of the wealthiest spots in all the Mediterranean. Near-by, one of nature's most wondrous beau- ties, the Blue Grotto, casts its hypnotic spell over all who see it. - - Pleasure Seekers gather on ferry landing to await boat which will carry them to fun and relaxation at Capri. ' B ticulous Care is given to nets with which. n2ltiVf3S Cflfn living They are carefully dried to avert rotting. 95 The Mediterranean Sea, noted for its varying degrees of tints and hues is found at its deepest, richest blue around the Isle of Capri. Hundreds of tourists fill small boats daily to visit the. spectacular Blue Grotto, aquatic wonder 'just off the isle. Diners combine Italian cuisine with fresh air and sunshine of hotel veranda. Itinerant musician provides entertainment. ,tl :Q ...ful tDOMl?lZll 'I fOr Q f . -- png speCt21ClC , Pompeii a Strl , gKfk. , X,A ,,s.,.......- a . th haS made 4 mTen Centuries under thirty feet Ol V0lCan1C ear y Ninety-Five Ionic pillars of the Triangular Forum indicate the pro- The Ch d B found Greek iniiuen ' tourists to behold- POMPEII, a city that wa S for more than ten centur- ies buried and forgotten, is one of the truly impor tant sights of all Europe On 24 August, 79 A.D., the unpredictable giant, Vesuvius, showered the city with a deluge of ashes and pumice. At that very moment, all life ceased and the en- tire city was sealed into an air-tight chamber which has kept it Well- preserved these many YCZITS. Even loaves of bread, though they turned to charcoal, kept their shape, thus providing modern man with an insight to the way of life at that time. Pompeii was once a favorite resort of arre ody of the sentry at the Tem le of A ollo W'lS ce upon early Roman architecture. ' P P found still on guard after mor h e t an one thousand years. li! ll ll 5' 96 4 fashionable Rome. lt cannot be taken as a laultless example olf early Roman lif e, however, as it was once Greek-dominat- ed. Traces of Greek in- fluence may be seen in some of the archi- tecture. Several im- portant structures of the city utilize the Doric pillars of that era. The paintings have been, for the most part, Alexan- drian with a profu- sion of cupids. Many lamps, silver utensils, Candelabra, and mir- rors have been found. These have been tra- ditionally Roman in form. It is thought that another twenty years will be required to complete the job of excavating Pompeii. Systematic excava- tions have been in process since 1808. The fear that Vesuvi- us may erupt again, destroying all the work of the past 200 years, hangs heavily over the heads of the archaeologists who are engaged in the ex- cavations. The .House of the Vetti is in the best state of preservation. Inside of house is rich in art. Staff Sgt. D. R. Kavon ponders purchase of cameo at Young Hands emulate impeccable Naples factory. Comely clerk offers her advice. tory, 97 craftsmanship of father at cameo lac- St. Antisine Agale, protector of city, is subject of statue on the main squareg Somzc 'ro EULOGIZED IN SONG, de- scribed in books, portrayed by Hollywood cinemagnates, Sorrento must be seen to be fully appre- ciatedp. Sorrento is built on the steep, mountainous slope of a promontory extending into the bay about 12 miles southwest of Naples. In the heart of one of the most beautiful and fertile regions of Italy, she is surrounded by orange, lemon, olive, and mulberry groves. The city contains a few inter- esting ruins of its ancient splendor belonging to the Augustan period. Some of the finest examples of early Italian art are found here. Sorrento is noted as a center of silk culture in southern Italy. Pri- marily, however, she -is known for her splendid resort facilities 'and mild climate. Sorrento meets the sea after a series of Gradualness is replaced by. an abrupt drop in the Post-Tour Diners: Lt. Hebdeng Lt Butler, tescensions just outside of Naples. case of the picturesque Cliff of Sorrento. Ensigns Springmeier, Johnson and Nilsson 98 Wfams ,f I : s i I 2 4 5 X A3 5 3 1i nl M ? 1 . I ' Y 1 1 i 1 i 4 i 4 .ff .fEt. :S Stiles?-is IR A s -6 ya sk i if - iiggf? . as ',2, 1s,t ' ,Mf g xg gatmrl ' ft X N, , 1 I r Saint Peter's, of the High Renaissance, remains as the most important ecclesiastical monument in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the largest church in the world, having a famous dome by Michelangelo rising 450 feet over the Tomb of Saint Peter. l Classical Doric Colonnades forming a great ellipse enclose the vast piazza in front of St. Peter's on the north and south, convey 21 vital space effect becoming an appropriate part of the entire setting. Statues of 140 saints adorn the top of the colonnades. s35iS ,, , ,, , , ., ff ff V f f , , ,,,, H, f Q , ,- ',,,.y,,.f1,1-ww. as . Nw -s'-'- '-mms-Am ...-:.m:atsw. 1sf.Nmman,ss.wnn Q. .. . ,. ,W ,Y,..,.,. ,,.,.,,,,,.m..,,,...i..,.,,,..,,,-VM-m,NW.www-MfmtmvmmvfymgaafmmwwwtmW-Aww-famwwummmmwwwfwyfwfmfumww-,Mama H, ,.,,,, ,, uf ,f ,, ,.f, , W -am f nn, mwfvmasmn f 1w,, f ,f wammyf , f, nn :sly , 0 f mmm i X Q ALTERNATELY PEACEFUL AND WARLIKE Over its 2700 years of recorded history, Rome now Stands as the center of Catholicism. Deriving its name from the legendary Romulus, the Eternal City has been home to pagan despot as well 35 papal prince. Present-day Rome has inherited a rich legacy of architecture and sculpture from the early cen- turies. This legacy has been enhanced by the works of Michelangelo in the sixteenth century and Bernini in the seventeenth century. The net result is a wonderland of painting, sculpture, and architecture that leaves the tourist awestruck. The preservation and restoration of the ruins of an- cient Rome tell a graphic story of the political and military contests that raged along the banks of the River Tiber, some of the combatants going as far as the south- ern shores of the Mediterranean for their conquests. Others pierced the heart of the continent to attain their share of the spoils of victory. ' The impressive, but at times gaudy remembrances of the reign of Mussolini recall the spirited political re- growth of the Italian nation in the last two decades. A stroll down Via del Corso Umberto causes the stroller to realize that all of the splendor of Rome does not come from the past. An electrified transportation system, modern office buildings, innumerable shops, and excel- lent hotel facilities make the city built on Seven Hills the leading metropolis of the Mediterranean. The Vatican State, a city within a city, occupies ap- proximately 100 acres of ground' in the heart of Rome. Its location is unmistakably fixed by the towering cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world. The Vatican is also the official residence of the Pope, Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and spiritual ruler of approximately 425,000,000 Catholics. V THE VATICAN MUSEUM contains perhaps the finest collection of art treasures in the world. Price- less paintings, fine laces and embroidery, historical documents and manuscripts, all lend to the apprecia- tion of the glorious past of the Eternal City. Ten museum halls are devoted to the paintings of the mastersg an additional seven museum halls exhibit the work of the world's Hnest sculptors. Adjacent to the Vatican Museum, but not pictured here, is the widely reknowned Sistine Chapel, the ceil- ing of which was frescoed 'by the immortal Michel- angelo. Leyte Sailors lower left, await an audience with Pope Pius XII while at lower right, one of Uncle Sa1n's ambassadors to the Vatican QD. P. Hammond, AF2j checks his camera with a colorfully uniformed member of the Swiss Guard, the Vatican military force Toweringabove the historically famous River Tiber, St. Angelo Castle covers over sixteen centuries of Roman activity. Origin- ally built as a Roman Emperors mausoleum, it has since seen service as Z1 fortress, castle, and military museum. Railroad Station-20th Century en- The Catacombs-burial place, refuge, and place The Mfater Clock, a favorite with all tour trance to splendors of the past. of worship for the early Christian. ists. Smile Please! H nm Av- , xx x . x 4 A-x. X QQ-.A .w y vx. . M , 'ez' Hwffz wwf m.,--- ....,---,- Y ,, , , W W, E i i . , . V Y , . V-. rv ......-.,v--.......-..,-. -...,.., . 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Turism0 Americana Leyte Sailors lggking The Central Nave of St. john Lateran is Tomb' of the Unknown Soldier, Italy's over the local bargains had a pleasant pause. surrounded by statues ol the 12 Apostles. commemoration of her war dead. , 4 1 Eff? A J A 4 V gn Q x 4, nam ,.WvMf.w wwz ' nwmwfwwmmmmMwmwmMMWWMWWIWMWQMWWA-.mmmmwwfwvfmmwzwmWmnuwf , V ,uux ,ry ,:. SN N, 5'g:'i2:wxZ , - M . - g,,b.,p, wscffz. - 1 , Tw-2 ' , W - ' ,. ,W ., 1.4 . :4,kgj:,,AgX: - ., , , , evil:-. . ,g...w1,V 1 iw , , W.-., gif- -:1:s 55yv53ff,,u,'k ,f4gf5 '?K::?-72 -xii - K.. K ni -:sim-2 ., ' px. . -ffrm, 1 15511. z- 1 la.- ' ' pr.. .55 'JC N ' .A Q I - 'f . f. . . , 'Sak I ' ' Lf . ' . 5 'S 7. Luis'.z.4..JJzA:i!11i14V1-5 ., :-- --'-f 'f-'7.f A .?1Y -. - - . . xx '1 - f- '-- i..:' -xt I '-' -. - - - - ,-x. ,- -v ---K: . - - ' .-g' - - . 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X X ..w...sxssXwN TO THE FIRST DIVISION goes the dubious honor ol having the greatest amount of cleaning area of any di- vision on the ship-62,000 square feet to be exact, 62,000 square feet of ship's sides. It's a hard job to keep those sides cleaned and requires more than forty tons of haze grey to paint themg however, along with that job, the First takes care of the sail locker, mans the forty mm. quads on the fo'c'sle, and handles the No. I bow mooring line-the first line over and the last to be brought aboard. Directing this work is the division officer, Ensign Vlfesterfield, BMC George and BMI Erb Q the mad Russian j. They coordinate the division's tasks into a smooth-running operation that is an essential part of the ship's functioning. Upper Left: Paddling a punt, painting the waterline-it could only be the First Division. Some, rumor has it, volunteered for un- derwater demolition to escape. If this was in Central Park one would pay for the privilege of rowing. Upper Right: u Men Develop real affection for some of their charges, particularly where the machinery of a gun is concerned. Cleaning behind its ears, Insko, L., SN, and Kolakiotis, G., SN, treat their 40rnm. like a baby. Lower Left: Every Home should have one-Singer Sewing Machine that is. Helfrich, H. A., SN, and Kaehler, W. SA, turn a neat stitch on this heavy duty machine while making a gun cover for a 40mm. quad. Lower Right: After Hours and during Hgeedunk time in the First Division compartment, Insko, L., SN and McGuire, G. F., GM2, shoot the breeze over some good liberties in the Med. It's a different picture when the Leyte hits heavy weather. ........ n11Q.q..-.q...x4.y-1,-.......-.. H....,... ,.- -?.,: FH. . . .- -- -+. --. .- .1 'Ili - -- 7lS-V55 .. 4 . --H --r-v--f . .. :--- -Q ., .. ,,.,.,g...i:N.,m. -.....,........... , :,..,... .......... . I .ull v' ,Q H! .!..! WW ,,, .71 -- S Q S T ' E 5 Y 1 If MF A . .W S , 'Y' f A L Hllliiiiiiii'Niiiiiimiim W., 'N 5 X gl WWW Wm in E-. ,iff 4 ' f' .. hz, s 'hs f ZND DIYIS oN First Row: F. Keatingg A. L. Tinning L. P. Jonesg O'Keefe ENS YV. E. Wfagleg ENS R. T. Shultzg FNS C. R. Baylessg M. E. Turner H. K. Owensg M. Buchan. Second Row: D. Shultzg R. Keatingg E. I. Salingerg Shieidg S Heitzg B. Manorg F. L. Koehlerg A. B. Brewtong H. C. Zeliffg G. Gandy Third Row: A. Ashg R. S. Caldwellg D. Weaverg Cahoong 'W Chandlerg E. VV. Sebringg T. WVa1shg L. Mataysg R. TN. Eng F. G. Toti. Fourth Row: R. Currieg K. A. Swensong T. E. Gallaaflierg R. Laffle F. Tolchnskyg L. D. Bakerg P. Kubang L. F. Kroopfjj. H. Mfeageihi N. V. Shehnan. Fifth Row: L. Sniderg R. M. Maynardg VV. Rhoclesg H. A. Reeseg H. T. Robinsong E. Fl. Norrisg A. Zambetitig R. Ryang L. M. Scharfg K. Marianbergh. J 1 VVHETHER we are concerned with dro in 1 . . PP S we hook , taking a liberty boat from the ship to the beach, or the manning of a five-inch u f E g n or our own preserva- tion in the case ol an attack, the Second division is on hand to contribute its part of the maneuver. These are not the only details of their work, for they are responsi- ble for the rigging of a boat boom, maintenance of part of the ship's interior, and control of the peak tank which helps the ship keep on an even keel. Ensign Schultz, the division officer, his junior division ofhcers, ENS Bayliss and NES Wagle, CMC Shealy and Turner, BMI, direct and supervise the activities of this division of fifty-five men. Upper Left: Turning the 'Chain' against the pull of a fifteen-ton anchor is a back-breaking task. The sweat that drips from the backs ol these ten men give evidence ol one of the real jobs that no machine has been devised to replace-the anchor dolly. Upper Middle: Fat Boy Turner, BMI, complacently smokes his pipe with a satisfied look, watches the peons preparing to put on the stoppers, or pelican hooks, that will secure the tremendous weight of the chain and anchor. Upper Right: The Anchor Chain and a l nc ior get a stiff salt-water bath to insure that no mud is pulled from the ocean floor. This is a routine operation each time our anchor is h ' l ' d ' ' ' oistec an serves to protect these valuable links while at an anchorage. Lower Left: The Crew of the forward five-inch mo t' 1 l un s ets oose a salvo. Constant practice shooting at the towed gunnery sleeve keeps their shootin' eye at the peak of real efficiency. . Lower Middle: As the Chain is heaved in around the Wildcat it disa ears into the ch ' l k pp am oc er. These men are engaged in re- painting the worn markers on the links of chain, which are used as depth markers, before they disappear into the chain locker. Lower Right: Scharf, SN in chains heaving th l l l' , ,D e eac ine, a time-honored custom and means of obtaining the depth of the water. By the deep six, and fair water and a safe passage. ' 'fm-'af --ig-fu l-uf-vvzr----mf vw- '-yi..g2:qaM F....-Q,.p,g,a:,1l1e,a-les...-i,v4g..,,p-.....-ay.-y,.........,,.,......q:m:q,:,,......::.:::i,,., ,L g, t.,,,,,,.,.,.,,., ,M li' .fg -.Ji-v 34 IYISION , A. E. Kaniag A. Simmonsg ENS P. W. Forehandg ENS F. Kaufmang N. B. Priceg C. O. McNee1yg R, T, Morrisseyg D. K. Hoagg E. McGlone. First Row' M. Kotasekg B. L. McAbeeg Second Row: R. G. Dowg D. L. Grossg R. G. Hincheyg O. Tzilleyg F. C, Tavanog C. R. Beasleyg R. Kluzikg R. G. Newtong Vzilenteg T. R. Digio- vannig R. E. Milner. Third Row: W. T. Cherryg F. F. Benwayg G. F. Reing W. Vagueg D. K. Browng A. Whitneyg M. R.'Ha11erang R. Hodsong B. Sayerg O. Perezg T. R. Tiernan. Fourth Row: WY C. Bowersg N. Lancasterg F. MeCormickg R. Kloeppel, J. Mistekevicg A. Milloskyg A. L. Grawfordg S. O. Hudockg K. FI. Watkinsg S. M. Yaskovicg T. E. McGee. Fifth Row: R. V. Torresg H. Lindamoodg Petrieg R. H. Tirnlerg D. H Theisg D. R. Goodmang W. Prestong W. Corcoran: D. C. Fraunfelterg C. M. Kurryg j. B. White. mn . .. .i . ....... A ...V ., , .. . an Y A- .. ,., .. .. 1' mammmwnwm tmmn N, mm mmunmcmmm xKwwwww 151- THE UTILITY DIVISION lends a hand to bring aboard oil or stores, drops the gangway, swings out a boat boom, and sets up the quarterdeck-and sweeps it down five times a day, fires the forward forties , helps run the liberty parties ashore Qwhen number three motor launch is not being cleaned by the side cleanersj. Ensigns Forehand and Kaufman with Simmons, BM1 and Price GMI provide the orders, and Bosn McNealy is to be found any day currying and chauffeuring the Captain's gig. Despite the variety of tasks to which they are assigned, they are never too busy to take time out and dig deep into their pockets to be among the leaders in contribut- ing to charitable causes. They are the Space-setters in their generous contributions. Upper Left: Dowd, SN, gives the quarterdeck a last-minute sweeping prior to the ship's anchorin and the settin f th h , g g o e watc on the quarterdeck. Xfvlfll this transformation it becomes one of the most active parts of the ship while at anchor. Upper Middle: A group of third division men on the steam winch prepare to lower the fender cluster by the starboard gangway. This serves to keep the boats from riding into the ship's sides. Upper Right: Ack-Ack Corner cuts loose with everything except the ship's spuds. These marksmen are bearing down on a radio- controlled drone which is being used for the forty mm. gunners' practice. Lower Left: Third Division Seaman Kroop carefullykflemishes the after steadying line on the Captain's gig. No sli shod seamanshi P P tolerated here, for these men are picked because of their skill in marlinspike seamanship. Lower Middle: The Captain's Gig, suspended from the after crane, is being gently lowered, taking care not to scratch its high gloss. Coxs'n McNeely judges the sea with a practiced eye, while Swanitz, MM2 Whitney, SN, and Kloppff, SN Hdffllfe their Work- Lower Right: A Cargo Net full of spuds comes over on a single house fall while. taking on. provisions alongside an AK in Naples, Italy. Members of the third division stand by to lend their expert handling while unloading the cargo net. Y-E'f?1Q::'9,:'-'-i'Li11 :sf-.-revzs. . .::-free-'-A-5:1 .. .- . m...1K.-rf.. 1- -f-.A , ... 4 ' - A - -- -A '----'-f -Y -fe A.---'f-1 -.1 :Amr ,,, N..:-. MN H -4.-fi, ?-:-335:-, . ,..f'g.i,.w:f5 A .-wg,,,...,..Q.,l..: 'i11 'i... .. . ,jg M..-.1m,.... -5. r, - -x 's ...Z- .XS 9 1 . ' - A. u Dlvlslo not ow LTJG M. F. Jenkinsg LTJG C. S. Johnsong ENS A. VV. Johnson, .Ing A. L Brombacherg R. VV. Markleg T. Behe. R. G. Larkins. Third Row: VV. H. Youngg L. Duxburyg XV. Lambg A. -I. Pianag R. C Sardlog C. YV. Lightfootg D. Arviewg L. Browng E. N, Marksg F. T. Foscgo Fourth Row: F. Albersg YV. M. Rouseg H. H. Nidayg YV. Pinkleg P. E Breuklanderg J. V. VVa11g L. Perezg E. Tenhoffg Vanderbrinkg YV. H. Yoder Fifth Row: P. B. Overbyg L. K. Rootg N. Zoppog G. B. Mfhittg H. A. Tra bucco. In eu' Q- 5 , A-3 I l .fi S . . N, Q. ..-5-. I m 'lpn' X Q ,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,,...,.-,mm.,...,,M ........ V-Y-Y -M .. -fw,,mMM.,mff,,mMwM,,,,.,.q,W,,,.....,,,., , W '- ---A --YYYY -W ---- V 'vr 'nv-wwflvfr --'f- mwumzwm-.Z-,. ,,,.. , . ,.,.,,,w, V , .MM H H---W ---- - -VVY .... M:nv.onwmm-us,4g,-.,Q-fNfm,,,m,,,,,,,m,. E H ---- V V V xxkk, Mui: V V Y V F' ' R : P. 12. Toneyg D. E. Dunlapg S. VV. Meyerg ENS R. F. VVHIC, B D Ha w'1rd R P Breuss' K VV Hilleman' S E Vkfrob- Second Row: . . y C 5 . . , . . , . . lewskig D. D. Kilkerg R. D. Arrloldg D. M. Payeg G. Barnesg VV. A. Longg The Law Firm of Johnsen, LTJG, jenkins, LTJG, Johnston, Ensign, and Wille, Ensign, working in close cooperation with Brombacker, GMC, and Dunlap, MB2, provide the supervision and direction for the Fourth Division, which calls its home the Fantail. There they stand ready to throw a high-line to a wandering can or pay out the towing spar to sharp- Upper Left: Continued Maintenance. Here l en the eyes of the air group gunners. If needs be men of the Fourth Division will troop forward to number two fueling station to man the lines and fueling hoses. With the call of Air Defense, Air Defense-All men man your air defense stations rush topside to man the after five- inch batteries. Their record on the after five-inch batteries is an impressive one-one large drone and seven target sleeves. ' ' b . are tie results of dailylconscientious work, a clean, well-oiled mechanism, capable of delivering rapid, continuous fire against an enemy. Salinger, GM3 doing the honors with a grease gun. Upper Middle: -One of Several odd tasks that come up at frequent intervals in Gunnery is replenishing the ship's magazines. A job that requires expert planning and long, hard, back-breaking hours of moving thousand-pound bombs, 5-inch projectiles, etc., from barges alongside to the flight deck, and then down eight decks to the magazines. An unforgettable experience! Upper Right: Piana, SA and 'Wroblewski, SN, at work cleaning the breech and adjacent area of a 5-inch 38 cal. gun. The Fourth Division does more than clean guns, but these boys are particularly good. Lower Left: Beaming Bos'n Dunlap proudly exhibits a board full of fancy work, the handiwork of the Fourth Division. Such work is almost a lost art today. How many can you identify? See any Matthew Walkers or six-strand Turk's Heads? Lower Right: Here is the result of all the cleaning and maintenance. A well-trained crew putting out the salvoes in rapid suc- cession. Note the brilliance of the Hash, this marks clean and well-operating guns. I I H I I 1 'Q--'---'H 4-1-'M--1-1':ff-----HI-0-.wma-q,m:v.'g.-::::.-sv-wrufh-1-.1....Wa71...-Lq,5,......-im.-.-5,,.....,,.,..m,,,...,,.,..,...5,5.,,,,,1?:::,,,,.yi,!,.f,.::H,1,u.3,n ,,.,,,, ,.,,,.,,,,... K ff . . f. ,...-,...... ... ,, , I may ff fxn' . W ...CKY 1 A., W E, xl Q STI-I IVISID S. 9 First Row: C. V. Simensong C. A. Herreng W. Lorenzg YV. Totteng E, 12, Menomineeg R. C. Lindsayg B. Canterburyg T. H. Johnsong B. B. Bland- fordg C. D. Moore. , Second Row: H. L. Hogang J. J. Owensg J. B. Nitschkeg G. Fondreng ENS VV. Mclilroyg ENS T. B. Millerg M. E. Loweyg A. A. Lowellg P. M. Leeg A. H. VVeir. Third Row: N. P. Cauliieldg L. McFolerg K. F. Wilsong D. D. Haynesg V. R. Beechlerg R. Yorkg F. E. Chaseg W. Andersong Kennyg E. R. Prahl. Q Fourth Row: H. E. Stovallg T. H. Bieleckg L. Willisg C. R. Dayg H, Marxg M. Allaireg A. F. Reiverg G. E. Kammererg G. F. Perkinsg W, C, LowerygeB. Baughmang YN. I-I. VVebbg VV. Simpsong C. D. Renchg G. R, Houghtaleng E. Stoubg L. L. Stanley. X P f ff 5 x i X E 'X W! -1'-'XJ l -'sh-,NJ 1 Ss j 321 Silk Z -FN .fo - - - - f bf - . , wv..m.,w tv. wmxmmmm1 li1T . .. .. .. ,. ,. .,. . . ,,,.A., ,. .. . . h U , ,mm QV xi I 'QL 1'. Back at the after crane almost any day in port gathers the Fifth Division to hook on the boats, bring aboard stores or airplane parts. Some two thousand-odd tons have been hoisted by the crane in the past six months, in weight comparable to an entire destroyer. At sea, the lifeboat, ready to be launched around the clock, is manned by the Fifth Divisiong while below decks the endless process of cleaning Qplease keep off the bulk heads in the athwart-ships passagewayj is carried on by scores of uncomplaining seamen. Ensigns Miller and McElroy along with the gentle hand of Fondren, BMI, guide the divisional work, while Lowey, GMC, pursues the path of constant vigilance to keep the after forties the best on the ship. Upper Left: Bird's Eye view of forty mm. quads, eleven and thirteen in sector three. The reassuring sound of their steady firing gives us a feeling of security in the event of an attack. Center: Reiver, SN, having sanded the gunwhale of his motor whale boat, prepares to apply.some varnish to insure a highly polished finish. It is constant work of this nature that enables the Leyte to have the best-looking boats in the Fleet. Upper Right: A part of the lifeboat watch passing the time brushing up on -marlinspike hwork. It could be that Herren, SN is pointing out the aspects of tying a square knot to Bielecki, SN, but, knowing the Fifth, it must be more complicated than that. Lower Left: The Loading Crew on the hangar deck, the after crane swung out, the men of the Fifth -Division are taking the work of loading supplies in their stride. Kibitzers, steer clear of this area or you'll be pressed into service. Lower Right: Crane Operators, Day and Willis, prepare to hoist out a boat. A job requiring close .teamwork between. the two operators as well as coordination between the men tending the steadying lines and the Bos nmate directing the operation. m,.m.g,.o EEKx:+--r-f-r'rfH-f12BHf:9-Q'1YzElr '9 ,':i?!f?!i'5F IF1 I'N:'1- ':7 5'f ':-': ':r':!'2lF' ..... ,... .. . .r-ei . :zz-. .. . . Nl: D 'rAcum:N'r First Row: VV. Murray, VV. F. VVadeg T. R. Espositog A. Nzrulg L. B Tymenskyg LT T. C. Redferng H. R. Seidenburgg D. R. Kzivong P. L. Trent F. A. Beekeng A. S. Kokotovitchg H. G. Seiber. Second Row: D. S. Coxg F. Thompsong F. Truexg D. D. Brinker F. Mutter: L. VV. Cerinog C. F. Mzmessg R. Smithg S. Barry G Oflirieng A. F. Bensong M. E. Czizieh. Third Row: E. Allmzmg E. Dztyg Mztnuingg K. E. Crumptong B Bivensg R. A. Colettag E. A. Sehallg P. H. Menzerg R. T. Rothg D. L. Faster brooksg F. H. Zinkg J. A. Dortzbzieh. Fourth Row: P. Maeeinig H. Burgerg P. S. Terehog B. DeVVitt A. P. Crzlvensg -I. L. Hillenbrandg T. Mabry, .1123 R. Amzideog A. Harris T. YV. Cookg VV. P. Pzllmerg Brenrlzmg F. YV. Kaufmzm. Fifth Row: R. F. Goldbzielrg L. Libbyg VV. T. Barbeuug J. R. Murphy, jr. G. Conradg Mi. T. Legog H. VV. Fryg P. A. Tetlzlkg C. Breitnerg YV. I Drohaug VV. R. Headyg F. G. Burdickg YV. P. Greenfelder. - .- .-4 ww-mf,-nr mew.wm.w4fMLMw-wmfmfmwxfwww ww wf.hwffmyf.mvwmmimrwwwmfwxv wvg wf A Q-.A fi N .-ff A ..f. S.. . S .. Q-e...vwfaRX.vmewewww 2 7 THE ,DUTIES of the Marine Detachment aboard the Leyte are many and varied. One of the primary tasks is filling the Sixth Division billets in the gunnery depart- ment. As such, they man all of the after 20 mm. guns and the two quad forties on the fantail. The Detach- ment forms a compact, potent landing party, has the routine task of guard duty, and, is ready on a moment's notice to be called away to render honors to an . . Y visiting dignitary who may come aboard. Upper Left: Standing Rigidly at attenti n 2 d ' The Detachment welcomed aboard a new CO, Cap- tain Holzbauer, in Cannes, and a new executive officer, lst. LT Redfern who reported aboard in Norfolk prior to our departure. Our administrative affairs are kept in order by lst Sgt. Seidenberg who, along with TfSgt. Tymensky the gunny , stands ready to offer sage words of advice to those who wander from the straight and narrow . o in inspection arms, Cox, Douglas S., PFC, Greenfelder, VVm. P., PFC, and Murphy, j, R., PFC, come under the close scrutiny of Commander Guerry, the Chief Engineer, and Ensign Sykes, Medical Administrative Officer, during personnel inspection. ' Upper Center: The Marine Detachment was fortunzte l 1 c to iave at its disposal the services of a judo expert, S. Traux, HMC, who is shown demonstrating on Sgt. Esposito one of the techniques of self protection. Upper Right: Long hours of careful preparation are required for any successful amphibious assault. Captain Holzbauer, First Lieut. Redfern, and Master Sgt. Seidenberg are making a final evaluation of the landing beach at Suda Bay, Crete. Lower Left: Once Ashore, the task becomes a matter of taking a series of objectives in accordance with a predetermined plan. Here a squad leader is orienting his subordinate leaders as to the route of advance and the next objective. Lower Right: On November 10th of each year Marines throughout thejworld pause to celebrate their founding in 1775. Captain P. lL. D ll f fc' E' c i ' e' ' ' ' ' an uc ey was asked to cut thc first piccc of our birthday cake, and presented it to the youngest member of the detach- ment, l'fc. Burger. --3-. L ....- - : P- -f -. 5-72 --.df - ff. N Y 'Q U ' , ' CP .,.,,. F A W A-'W-915:- ans:-vu-ie-xanga-fs-nmmrn,-.......c.-em ..,. . ... ,...-. ...... . .-. ,, .----.-:- -' , -95, - I-,UA ml.-. - . , 5,..-.sg -Q -y. . ga.-ff. .' Y f:.4j.,Vg5,... .:4.-W, .fre-ff' -.1 f ff,-,.Q,.,g ,ag-4...-:crm ,I - :--rm-: ..-,LQ ,- .-.-f. ,f, .,..-...-,.. .. , -.. ,, . . .. - ,, . --v-- -...K Z QQQO' I fel - X Q SW' N 3 Qi 'MS 'L NWA .W N RMK A .55 X by 1-Y n . ,- 5 'f WZ- X f Z 1 fjfn A IYISION First Row: M. L. Thompsong C. C. Coyerg VV. W. Resslerg E. M. Gutogki ENS B. A. Nilssong B. P. Palmerg W. T. Cloudg C. R. Gervaiseg A. F. Amen dola. Second Row: J. P. Glombg K. J. Cookg R. D. Mattimoreg K. C. Moore P. S. Campbellg D. C. Hutchinsong S. S. Strunkg M. A. Tampone. Third Row: R. A. Georgeg R. E. Mehrg D. R. Weltlichg C. F. Burruso M. H. Carrg V. Charlesg R. B. Jonesg W. Stevensong H. Roesner. Fourth Row: T. Testagroveg Kalivasg F. O. Waltersg C. E. Dayg D. L Hewittg B. M. Carterg R. E. Ewingg R. E. MacDuHg A. H. Cooper. . ,... .,.. .. . ... . .,.., I.. ,,,, ..,. A v ,A , V ,MNA X WA N is -mm me QW, n,,,mw,,,,,,mm, .ma ,Nu Winn I A small, but active clan, whose efforts are divided be- tween keeping a high polish on the after starboard gang- way and boat boom Qwhich they claim is always the first in positionj and number one motor launch, which had the distinction of being the first boat of the week , and manning number three fueling station which at the present time is leading the other two in number of hoses parted per fueling. Gervaise, GM2 keeps the forward twenty mms. under care and trains the personnel on the mounts to dron- dropping perfection. While Ensigns Nilsson and Palmer, BMI carry the burden lightly of supervising the activi- ties of this taut and happy division. Upper Left: Thompson, GM3 and Charles SN, caught busily engaged in working over a 20mm. magazine in the ready service room. Caution is exercised in l d' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' oa ing the magazine prior to firing and it has its reward in fewer hangfires and jammed projectiles. Center: An Unknown Sailor perches on the Seventh Division's boat boom, undoubtedly to warn the bum-boats to keep clear of the ship, as per ship.'s instructions. There are a couple of men hiding in the foreground with a fire hose to back up his words. Upper Right: Mehr, SN, involved in touching up the Seventh Division gangway while Cloud, BM3 and Moore, SN lend some salty advice and look on. I could do it better when 1 was a seaman-deucef' Lower Left: The Forward 20mms getting a daily check under the supervision of Gervaise, GM2. Campbell, SN and MHCDUE, SN can be seen doing the dirty work. Such work is essential in order to have the guns ready for action at all times. Center: It looks excellent now, but wait until the libertys party has finished treading on the varnish. However, that's what we have them for and no one works harder than the Seventh Division boat crew to keep their boat in top shape. Lower Right: Ressler, BM3 gives Stevenson, SN, Roesener, SN, and Weltlick, SN the scoop on how toirig a two-fold purchase in preparation of rigging out the after starboard gangway. It's the mechanical advantage that does the trick, plus a little muscle. 'm'?T5'3C f'g K wfinow -bfi: -'f-YQQTL , f :L, ., ..?i f - Fi . S. ,- Q-..l - .1 7-'1 '5? i .i. ?IZ.iQ5 f'1'51'..?3 ,-5'f'I'2'1 '1ig2W 11L: 3 4-rf-4' -:fm-'.-....,..,--.,.--I...Q.... .. - ' 5 -... ......... . ...im ,.. ..-., . . Tv,.J X33-L1 DIVISION First Row: H. H. Ainiek, Jing WV. H. Miesnerg W. VV. Morrisg P. F. Cham- pouxg J. M. Rzxyg GUN S. A. Brahing ENS F. L. McGe2ichyg LTJG E. B Hebdeng ENS P. Laubaehg GUN L. I. Nobleg M. Dewitteg R. I. Melvilleg R. R. Ki1eyg,G'. Young. Second Row: A. Costzig G. L. Blizzztrdg A. NICCICHZIITQ G. Hzunlettg R. 1. Riekertg D. Z. Hudsong H. WY Owiszinyg P. F. Sullivang R. G. Linsmeyerg A. Reinhardt, Jing G. F. Beverlyg T. R. Vileg L. G. VanBebberg Redden, Jr Thlird Row: C. Petraitisg D. H. Barthg F. Foxg G. H. Townsendg G. T DeXVeeseg D. C. Padgettg F. J. O'Connorg R. V. Griffing E. L. Laney H. C Copmang M. Laneg R. Glasenerg YN. M. Dollardg I. W. Meredith. Fourth Row: VV. C. MeRorieg H. C. Bibeaultg L. R. Koontzg A. S. VVeinerg VV. P. Cookg G. R. Robinsong K. Decherg H. U. Goughg B. F. Sehneir L. E. Spurrg H. L. Nuskog R. E. Donling R. E. Marzeeg P. O'Brieng F. Cztterisono. Fifth Row: A. Molliezig G. Franciseog A. L. Jansseng R. L. Bztronowski NI. L. VVins1owg H. A. Dezing A. Morrisg VVinter, Jig F. Reedg H Adkinsg A. Perzdtzng R. L. Mozikg L. M. Petersong R. I... VVinzerg 'S. I Robinson, Jr. , . ' Sixth Row: F. D. Kneuvang D. Rodrickg D. E. Hunterg C. Propstg A. S Sennezyg G. E. McLuug'hling H. VV. Arvidsong B. F. Perzittg R. L. Sehreadley NV. P. Cooperg T. C. Guentherg T. F. Hong F. E. Sniithg YV. Ureng R Fiechi. 2 The Fire Control Division is essentially the brains and nerves of the gunnery on the Leyte. From the towerino' radar eyes of sky forward and sky aft, a search for the enemy, down to the seventh deck in Plot where the nimble mechanical brain of the computers is handled by members of the Fox Division. In radar rooms and forty mm. directors, the fire control shack, the armory, and the torpedo workshop, the highly skilled men of Fox Division are to be found. Their job is not only one of technical skill, but the less romantic one of .upkeep and cleaning, both of which are handled efhciently, as the record of downed target-sleeves gives testimony and the ravings of the zone inspection parties as they emerge from the magazines. Headed by LTJG Hebden, and assisted by Ensigns Laubach and McGeahy, Gunners Brahin and Noble, and TMC Ray, GMC DeVVitt, and FCC Gorman, this division can rightly be proud ol its record. ' Upper Left: Seaman Ifeterson and Blizzard, TMS, elated on discovering the workings ol the little machine. It's a gyro unit and one ol the many technical and highly complicated pieces of machinery which must be mastered by the members of the Fox Division. Upper Right: That's a Computer in the foreground, and by turning the cranks on top you set in various inputs which are divested by the machine, and the fire control problem is solved. Gathered around are Redden, FCSN and Reed, SN who are demonstiiating the proper procedure used to make it work. A serious look is often helpful. Lower Left: Rheinhardt, YN2, positions an incoming bogey on the control officer's status board in Air Defense Forward. Bv glancing at this plot, the Gunnery Officer can evaluate the enemy attack and determine how to split his battery, to destroy the most planes. r ' ' Center: Lieutenants Popko and O'Sha'1ghnessey with McCellen, PN3, and McLaughlin, YNSN, the Gunnery Liaison team in CIC, study the radar scope for enemy planes which they plot, and send the data to Air. Defense Forward. It looks like a good comic book. Lower Right: One of the many directors that control the 40mm quads throughout the ship. This is number ll quad director, which has more target sleeves to its credit than any other. Seamen Dowlin and Lane demonstrate the correct technique. p 1 C Y 5 l 1 5 E E The Carlton and Miramar Hotels stand out as two of the landmarks on the French Riviera, a part of the opulence of this magnificent - ' E 1 French Fishermen tend the menial tasks of repairing Fishing equipment. Multi-colored boats specked this harbor. Schooner Masts and Rigging, parts of beautiful yachts anchored in the harbor of Cannes, form a spider web foreground for houses. ' N f 1 r coastline playground. The Bikini girls may be seen on page 126. O1dtimer's Sport bowling on the beach with aHFTCHCh v21f1f1f10H Of lawn bowling, requires all the body Cflgllsh 0116 can muster' A 125 NNES Located on the southern aspect of the Golfe de la Napoule with the Esterel to the west. Previous to 1834 it was an ancient little hill- town built on Mont Chevalier, which projects seaward and is today crowned by a seventeenth- century church. Twice destroyed by the Saracens in the eighth and tenth centuries, it was re- colonized from Genoa. It is one of the most fash- ionable resorts of the Riviera, the new town QLa Boccaj having grown up on either side of the old city. Among the many activities while the Leyte was in Cannes was the celebration of United Nations Day, October 24th. With the support of some French and the stellar performance of our local shipboard talent the Leyte presented Encore Cafe, a two act musical comedy. Encore Cafe was presented for the beneht of the French Blue Sickness Fund. See pictures on pages 140-142. 1 N I 26 oN'rl: C ELO One of the three communes of Monaco, population about 15,- 000 with the famous casino, pigeon-shooting grounds, and fashionable hotels. Gambling, for which Monte Carlo is most famous, has been a part of the commune since 1856. The in- habitants are forbidden access to the gambling tables, but they are exempt from taxation and receive large profits from the visitors. The present govern- ment is administered by the Prince of Monaco, an able ex- ecutive admired by his subjects. His castle overlooks the beauti- ful bay of Monaco and its prov- incesg Monaco, the old settle- ment on the summit of a rocky headland defended by ram- partsg La Condamine, on the west of the bay which is a bath- ing resort with manufacturers of perfume and liqueursg and Monte Carlo. -wmv 1i .,, i Monte-Carlo Casino, world-famed maker and breaker of fortunes. Its three portals open at ten a.m to the princes and paupers with their tokens to risk at a game ol chance. Placid and Serene, a natural anchorage for the small craft and Tourists All, AmeriC?11 SHIIIOTS Pit?-ISC fllsoplggillifdgost' private yachts, Monte Carlo is a resting place for small ships. cards and souvenirs or sa e on e casi g .. E i...-.,,, H i t l 1 . 1 127 3 x Pvgfrfqff -'-enum-5--1'f:!!'!'5 'l..I'.f1!'2 f'l'Ji ?T7 .7 'TT , l.1'f'IZ :5!E'5 22 dr 'LW' Romanesque Structure typical of homes in France, this perfume factory is one of the twenty-six located in the City of Flowers - Grasse. IZASSIZ This Perfume, Gentlemen - Oh, yes, I know a beautiful blonde who would really go for this scent. BUILT in an arnpitheatre at the height of sixteen hun- dred feet, Grasse faces the Mediterranean boasting its mild and salubrious climate. The city is particularly celebrated for its perfumeryg however, it manufactures some of the finest wax, soap, and olive oil to be found in the world. l Deft Fingers of the potter shape each production, as his wheel spins with the original shapeless mass of clay. The Ceramic Menagerie fascinates Dixon, and the young lady seems to enjoy telling him all about the design. 128- NICE was founded about two thousand years ago by the Phocaeans of Marseilles. In its long history it has been governed by the Genoese, Saracens, French, Italians, Sardinians, Germans, and following XVorld War II was returned to the French. It is equally famous as an in- dustrial and tourist center, has a superb climate, and is one of the most beautiful cities on the Riviera. Rapt Attention on the hook, this weather-beaten fisherman baits his hook for another surf cast. Nothing Like French Cuisine, as these sailors could testify after partaking of one of the excellent meals. y 129 I 3 f World Wfar I Memorial occupies one of the most conspicuous places on the roadway outside of Nice, and is a well-known land- . mark. CII Fashionable Promenade, now semi-deserted, basks in the win- ter sun with the French Tricolor flying proudly above 1t. J I A 9 K Sn 6 2 The Tour Partys first stop was at the Relais Signora Markets for grapes grown across the Bednarczyk, Sullivan, McDonald, and Hart de Valberg for a delicious meal border at her birthplace Turmo Italy well, play popular French table football AIZITIME Atvs GOD GAVE US VALBERG that we might fully comprehend the marvel of His omnipo- tency. Thus spoke a famous French poet of the tiny hamlet situated 5,576 feet high in the Maritime Alps. In Valberg, one finds that infrequent combi- nation of tranquillity housed within a realm of unimaginable dynamism. The power of nature is clearly displayed in every mountain, every valley, and every snow-bank there en- countered, yet, Nature does not herald her wonders, she merely leaves them for the eye alone to enjoy. The buildings of the town are styled in the simple French mode of the 17 th century. There are few structures to be found here, the main ones being the hotels and inns frequented by the many tourists during the fall and winter seasons. The skiing contests, held during the winter months, attract great crowds from all over Europe. The contests last for weeks at a time and are the focal point of French sports at that time. Other forms of sports may be found here, including ice skating, toboggan- ing, and hockey. A The Tour Party was given quarters at the Shutterbugs all the tourists pose with their An Autumn Snow-fall provided ammum hotel Les Melezes at Valberg charming French hostess Mme de Bois tion for Pigionne and Carucci. wsxwwsxwvws- x. , vumqxsamu sn tfnnmmxkiiniwmx st . 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Since the country at that time was in a stateuof anarchy and he brought a sort of rough and ready law and order, he was welcomed by most of the population, whom he conciliated by a lightning conversion to Christ- ianity, and by leaving more or less intact the Roman administrative system. His chieftains and officers took over the responsibilities and functions of the imperial civil servants, but they made these offices hereditary. In other words, they continued to collect the taxes and rents, as in the past, maintained the forced labor and military service of Roman days, and quite unconsciously created the economic and social form of feudalism. By the twelfth century, prosperity had come to West- ern Europe, and with it a wave of religious fervor almost unsurpassed in history.eWhile a mob of three million people of all ages marched across Europe to rescue Jerusalem from the pagan, others built churches and abbeys with feverish energy. It was therefore in 1163 that the Bishop of Paris, Maurice de Sully, conceived the project of building Notre Dame on the site of the former Cathedral, and, indeed, of a Roman temple. Although taking 160 years to build, this magnificent Cathedral has an architectural unity rare in medieval times, when each successive generation of builders al- lowed itself a certain fancifulness of design in construc- tion, only too frequently to the detriment of artistic harmony. In Notre Dame, however, nothing has been constructed or altered to spoil the original conception of the twelfth-century design. The Glorious Rose Window of the northern transept, one of the most decorative motives in Gothic architecture. THERE ARE various theories as to how the Louvre came to get its name. Some suggest that it is derived from loup, the French word for wolf, and that originally it was a sort of fortress against these predatory animals, which even in the 14th century penetrated to the center of Paris and devoured several of its inhabitants. At any rate, the Louvre, as we know it now,.dates from the middle of the 16th century, when Francis I ordered the old fortress to be pulled down, and commissioned Pierre Lescot to build a palace in its place. Assisted by the sculptor, Jean Goujon, he worked for over twenty years until his death in 1578, and erected practically all the southern wing. The remainder was constructed under Louis XIII and XIV, Louis XIV sent for Bernini, the architect of St. Peter's to draw up plans of great mag- nificence. Apparently since they were not French enough 134 in character, Bernini's plans were not accepted, and Claude Perrault designed the eastern front of the Louvre, which is a masterpiece of its kind and has served as a pattern for a great deal of the subsequent Classical archi- tecture of Paris. One of the astonishing things about the Louvre is, that although it took 300 years to complete, there is absolute harmony in its planning and decoration. The building follows the general lines laid down by Pierre Lescot, and the decoration the detail of Goujon. Today it is a treasure-house of art and sculpture of all recorded time, from the ancient Egyptian and Assyrian collections to contemporary chef d'oeuvres. Among the more famous works housed here are: the Aphrodite of Melos, or Venus de Milog the Winged Victory of Sam- othraceg the unforgettable Mona Lisa of Leonardo da Vinci, and countless hundreds of others. Viewing the magnificent marble statue of the VICTORY OF Perhaps the most famous painting of allg MONA LISA by SAMOTHRACE, set superbly in an archway at the top of the I Leonardo da Vinci. A young French painter is inspired to make stairway. 1 V a copy. The Arc De Triomphe Du Carrousel, constructed, by Napoleon to com- A View of the Beautiful Tuileries gardens, laid out in the time of memorate his victories, and also as a gateway to the Tuileries. Louis XIV by Le Notre. In the background the Arc du Carrousel. 135 , THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE has been called one of the finest monuments in Paris, if not the world. This is perhaps due not so much to its design and fine proportions as to its setting. It was com- missioned in 1806 by Napoleon to com- memorate the victories of his armies. Be- cause of its position, it serves not only as a memorial, but also as a gateway to Paris. Since Napoleon's defeat left many of his monuments half-built, Louis Phillipe undertook to have them completed, and it was he who negotiated for the return of the F.mperor's ashes to France. In 1840, the coffin containing Napoleon's remains was carried through the finished Arc de Triomphe with great pomp and ceremony on its way to its final destina- tion, the tomb in the Eglise des Invalides. In 1885, the funeral procession of Victor Hugo also passed through the Arch, followed by possibly the biggest procession of mourners the world has ever seen. For over seven hours, some 750,000 people of all ages filed down the Champs-Elysees to pay tribute to this giant of French literature. Under the Arc is the tomb of France's Unknown Soldier, and the Flame of Remembrance which is relit every eve- ning. It is the simplest and most touch- ing of memorials, especially at night when the dark shadows beneath the Arch bring out the glow of the flame which flickers from side to side in thewind. The Tomb ot France's Unknown Replica of famous Statue of Liberty Frances The Opera House in the bustl Soldier beneath Arc de Triomphe. gift to United States on road to Versailles mg crowded Place de lOpe1'l THE BEAUTIFUL DOME of the In- valides, pictured here,- can be seen from many parts of Paris. It is the chapel of the Hotel des Invalides which was built in 1671 to house old veterans. At one time it accommodated over 6,000 men, but a great part of the building has been converted into a war museum, and the church is the setting for Napo1eon's tomb. The dome was built by Jules Hardouin Mansart, who was responsible for so much of Versailles. Not only is it struc- turally a great achievement, but it is also a singularly graceful and charming piece of building. The church itself was planned by Bruant, ands its dignified classical architecture is a fitting setting for an imperial tomb. Directly beneath the dome, in a circular well, is placed the marble sarcophagus under which lies the body of Napoleon. Above, on the main Hoor in various recesses, are the tombs of joseph Bonaparte, Napo1eon's son, as well as those of Duroc and Ber- trand, his two closest friends. On the East side, there is the tomb of Marshal Foch, victor of the First World War. 'It is an impressive monument which represents him in bronze being carried to his last resting place by some of his soldiers. Also within are the tombs of Vauban, the greatest military engineer of the seventeenth century, and of Turenne, Louis XIV's most brilliant general. ' The Madeleinjblegun in the reign of The WVor1d-Famous Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889, it The Palais de Lumcembourg, built for L ' , d b N l . commands a superb view from its 1,000 foot height. Marie de' Medici in Italian style ,A ouis XV, complete y apo eon iff 4- Ms, 1 fig? ay, S , -'ii - 5 3? ff? W ill ' ' Q' 1 f P V 9 x!f4?f. 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Lgnapel of Versailles, designed and built by Jules H. Mansart, was begun in 1699, but was not completed until after his death in 1708. Formal Gardens, a part of the massive The Petit Trianon, built in 1762-68, was The Music Room of the Petit Trianon gardens of Versailles. Fountains here are the private palace of Marie Antionette displays the delicate, intimate, and flow turned on only on special occasions be- where she was the exalted ruler, and held ing details of the art of this period Ro cause their use deprives Paris of water. her own court. cocco Periodj. 139 :gp Nbx f s is X xfk Nas, .iff 2 254 ,. .f. ,. Awww i iff .LI .4 Www ,QW 5 2 Q O QU V33 8 ' QQEHQ x f fwf B1 57 My by all 8 1:21. ew .tr ,ff J ,' 4? .2 A vw? -25, 1. I , c GMA5?QQ ??' cy M X ?2?w ,, ,, Q33-f Lf fwff f9Q M 1 , 0 1 AQ, ZQQZQQ M454-Q ff ,Q 1 ..ff f f , ffffh, ff .o v -2 Andi, X C0 :sir-xv ...nu su :wx ...vm-. A PRESTDENCE UHONNEUR SOUS L NDE DNER L. A. MONSTEUR LE VTCE ADMTRAL GAR MONSTEUR LE PREFET DES ALPES-MARTTIMES MONSTEUR LE PREFET MARTTTME DE TOULON MONSKEUR LE CONSUL DES ETATS-UNTS R. LE PRTNCE ET LA PRTNCESSE DE BOURBON-PARME MADAME FRANK SAY GOULD ' ERAL CATROUX. AMBASSADEUR DELFRANCE DE CANNES s. E. LE GEN UR LE MAXRE GENERAL MDNSLE MONSTEUR NOUVEAU. CONSETLLER MONSTEUR LE GENERAL BERNARD -k f ' PROGRAMME DEUXTEME ACTE ' APREMTER ACTE O 0 GTUSEPPE TOMASELLT . AMANO NOUROAN BILLY L. rom, usN, usN DONALD c. sn-uemcucg EA, USN EAN at ROBERT Duma G CHEN? OU 2? EY USNR DONALD 1. STUDENT, Ros, USN 1-Tl P- BER L' L ' EDWARD 1. POCHY, Mm, USN MAURTCE RENOTR COMBO RENQ HAROLD E. KELLY, MUSN, USN HAROLD E. KELLY, MUSNJ USN DELRJERY MAN KENNETH o. REMY, Mun, .USN WILLIAM P. GREENFELDER, PFC. MAuRncEG.vALAmE,MusN,usN usMc PETER R. SUAREZ, Mun, USN LARRY LYoNs ARTTST THOMAS E. WHITE, SN, USN FRANK s. ELTDER, TD2, USN SAMUEL R. TTLGHMAN HAROLD E. CRADDOCK HTMSELEY LTQG HARRISON ILBAKER, sc,usN BALLE TRENE LARTNA DANCWG 'Ames PREMIERE DANSEDSE ETDTLE SMOKEY MOU'SAfE FSE B1 TEDDY HELD . T A ,A . HAROLD E HJSN A TEDDY R. ESPOSITO, SGT, usMc, , THOMAS M. PERRY, EM1, USN TOMMY EVANS JOHN L. TICE, ucz, USN' . HENRY E. EoRo, FN, USN JOHN H. LINDAMOOD, sN, USN DRUNK KENNETH O. REMY, MUI. USN WILLIAM KAUVAS, FP3, USN A BOBBY BROOKS EX 1 EEO SCHNHDTS 1AMEs c. PEEEEER, ADAN, USN SWONE A'gANT1,S,5TES CHRISTIANE NnLLE Y DANsEusE LES TOMBELL af GIPSY MARKOEE -k LILY FAYOL ERES THANKS FOR ALL OFFTCERS Y TO THE SUCCESS W A E WANT TO EXPRESS OUR MOST STNC ND MEN THAT HAVE CONTRTBUTED SO GENEROUSL OF THTS SHOW. f-nz. A , f ff, 5 ,f A A ' ff'44f.z V, , 1, Mfg! 1 ffzzd--Pfffav f- , Q ff - m:?:f,fa . , , ,,..,,m -1 Qmf Mn. ...M qw.. JL.: ,mga .nm 541311 ...L ,MG .mm l 'mmf W . . 1. 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Rule: R. G. Swann. Third Row: R. H. Hzuninondz A. Greathouse: RI. T. Jewell: NV. L. Ruth mann: M. L. Smith: E. L. Moffatt: J. Fasulog R. Masi: C. A. Ohnscheid M. Ramsay: M. N. Burks: K. G. Hubbell. L. C. lfVood: F. Moore. Fourth Row: V. Mergenthaler: VV. R. Rhode: L. H. Kicklizrverz R. D. Dunne H. O. Smith: M. G. Hytineng A. Dion: R. L. Austin: H. R. Sullivan VV. A. Jenks: M. L. Moser: YV. F. Kelley: H. P. Morris: S. A. Peplinski. Fifth Row: H. A. Thompson: R. Kolar: L. E. Davis: C. R. Collette: D. xl Xfllilliarnsg L. Knights: R. E. Miller: R. R. Schrueferg E. I. Besz: C. H. Hill XV. A. Sharer: H. J. Mountain: L. M. Horowitz: YV. H. Mahota: R. ll' O'Connell. I-fl-fl I , , if. 1 Upper l.t-lt: LCLDR tilondition Yokel M. C. Riddle, Damage Control Assistant., looking over Flhursdayls battle problem. Through his skilllul exercises and expert guidance he has kept us in battle readiness. ' Center: YVhether it be iced tea in general mess or an ice pack for some unfortunate in the sick bay, C. H. Hill, FA and R. Masi, FA, keep our ice plant going twenty-four hours every day ol' the year. Upper Right: Whether it be air ejection mechanism on guns, or blowing up the tires. on aircraft, the air compressors must be constantly tended and cared for. Kelley, VV. E., MM3, is always at hand to insure their proper function. Lower Left: No Air O :eration can be erfect without ca able ex Jerts such as Hubbell, K. G., MM3, shown o Jenin ' the auxiliarf , I P - l P , l , l 3 D 5 platlorm valve on number three elevator, which is only part ol a large system which operates the huge elevators to the flight deck. Lower Middle: To Keep Aircraft in operation, many times the necessary parts must be manufactured while the ship is under- way. A machine-shop, using such equipment as Knight, L.. FN, is shown calipering It piece of big stock, is essential. i ' Lower Right: Even Though the power plants are always kept in excellent condition, there is maybe at some time a call for emer- gency equipment. VVhether it be generators or emergency fire pumps. Swanitz. R. F., MM2, is an expert. THE Ai DIVISION fauxiliary divisionj of the engineer- ing lorce has one of the most important, yet most thank- less jobs on the ship. Maintaining more than thirty-four spaces, and working in practically every space aboard this large ship, their daily duties consist of repairing the launches in the water, furnishing heat in compartments, operation of elevators, or actual machinists trade, accom- V 9 plished in the l1uge,well-lighted machine shop. A Divi- sion has one of the most outstanding records pertaining to the upkeep and the battle readiness of the ship itself. Under the capable guidance of LT Radcliffe, LT Street, ENS Moore, and CHMACH Voss, the A Division has maintained peak efhciency throughout the en tire cruise. V. 1 F , ,im , . 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Marinacciog T. Fraser. Fourth Row: Drengacsg R. jonesg R. S. Vencillg G. R. Logang P. M. Hutnickg C. W. Davyg M. E. Talkingtong K. F. Luntg B. S. Penningtong VV. P. Hommerdingg R. R. Pembletong G. C. Seritell. Fifth Row: F. Browng W. C. Browng A. XV. Hiusong C. R. Kernsg R Davisg B. H. Placeg F. Poirerg T. Martinog H. H. McDaniel, L Farrisg M. L. Richardsg D. Mfest. M. Fdwardsg D. E. Kautzerg E. L. Smithg Devling R. YV. Nesbitt D. Blaneyg D. Pereirag N. Collura. Seventh Row: J. M. Walkerg W. A. Cottleg R. A. Mahleg A. Starkg C Rivettg T. QI. Milang T. A. Dulleng C. B. Hindmang E. G. Quenzelg G. H Bannisterg XV. G. Longsworthg F.. Gullig D. j..Tore11a. 146 Sixth Row: M. A. Stewartg R. Luckettg E. F. Figasg C. B. Lybraudg First Row: H. Welchg R. L. Sawyerg C. Connollyg H. H. Dumasg M. F. Alleng LTJG K. W. Hinschg ENS R. T. Kellyg H. Stilbg VV. W. Browng A. R. W. O'Brian R. j. Kochendorferg T. G. Hitsong T. Bojarski. ' Second Row: L. F. Turnerg N. W. Mayberryg R. P. Lesnerg G. R. Menshouseg F. B Redmanng A. Turnerg P. Kleckowskig V. E. Kunzeg A. L. Mathieseng A. Lawson G. E. Browng R. D. Simpsong V. D. Villatico. Third Row: T. L. Pulling G. D. Millerg R. E. Lewisg R. M. Ke-ndrickg I-I. Dixg J Butlerg VV. A. Barrong D. R. Hoskinsg R. E. Sturtzg J. W. Wilderg VV. Lindsayg A. E Bowersg T. A. Popovic. Fourth Row: V. S. Ciarroueg R. Cottong R. C. Mitchellg V. H. Longwellg E. Cox C. F. Hebertg V. E. Villag D. P. Petersg H. Robinsong W. L. Fobareg H. C. Wagnerg G. C. Queeng C. P. Kesterson. Fifth Row: R. J. Danfeltg D. G. Everettg R. H. Newhallg L. C. Scott: D. P. Flowers, R. L. Beatyg E. M. Elliottg V. D. Houseg A. Prattg K. Pfleghaarg C. E. Bazwellg M. P. Valenti. lfl7 1 Right: The word is passed from main control, Put number three boiler on the line. Immediately Queen, C. C., BT3, St21rtS turning the huge valve wheel which executes the order, sending six hundred pounds of steam surging to the turbine. Upper Center: We Are Fueling Ship somewhere in mid-ocean. To keep constant vigilance of the level of the fuel in our tanks. members of the fuel-oil gang are CVCT-PICSCIII. Each of these tanks will hold eighteen thousand gallons and upwards when filled to capacity. Brown, VV. C., takes a sounding to determine the level of the oil in the tank. Upper Right: As Aircraft Approaches into the wind for a landing, one of the many hazards consists of smoke from the huge stacks. Therefore a spy is posted as Valenti, M.P., whose primary duty is to ascertain which iireroom is creating the hazard. Lower: The Ship Moves through the water at thirty knots. Tasks, such as changing valve settings, adjusting burners. and keeping constant watch on high pressure gauges are a necessity, performed by men on watch such as Chief Lines, Devlin, and D. C. Everett, in number three of our four firerooms. TI-IE B DIVISION performs many tasks which keeps our ship the Leading Leyte that she is. Maintaining four fire rooms in the peak of condition, working constantly with huge high pressure steam lines Qover eight hundred degrees Fahrenheit of F superheated steamjg at a room temperature between ll0 and 135 de- grees Fahrenheitg manufacturing potable water, keeping track of the enormous amounts of fuel consumed, are just a few of the many duties performed by this group of men. This is the second largest division aboard the ship and comprises approximately one hundred and sixty men, two officers, one warrant officer, and seven chiefs. Each chief is in charge of one of the seven stations of the divi- sion. This division comes under the main propulsion section of the engineering department, which is headed by LT Huffman, the main propulsion assistant. Upper Left: Converting Salt Water to something that isnpotable is by no means an easy task when three thousand men are in- volved. It is little wonder that Legge, T. R., MM3, at times IS a bit puzzled when his gauges register tilt . Upper Center: Every Pump has its own machinery history, as repairs are made, they are entered in its log. Penkalski, B. A., is reading such a log of one of the many pumps located in the evaporator room. Upper Right: To Cruise, the fuel-oil burners located in the fronts of these huge boilers must be changed frequently, depending on the speed desired. Here we see Tarzia, D., preparing a burner which has just been replaced. Lower Pictures: Working Team Above consists of Qleft to rightj Chief Allen, Chief Stilb, Chief Palesky, LTJG Hinsch Qdivision ofhcerj, Chief Nicol, Chief Smith, MACH Macomber Qstation officerj and Chief Gordon. One of our playing teams, softball team, comprises fupper left to rightj: Ciarrone, V. S., BT3, Dix, H. E., BT3, Pace, R. VV., FN, VVasserman, K.P., BTS and McDan- iel, H. H., BT3. QLower left to rightj: Cottle, VV. A., BT3, Smith, F. G., BTC, Villatico, V. D., FN, O'Brien, MF., BTI and Farris, I. L., BT3. The B Division has a long record of enviable service in that during the five years which the ship has been in com- mission there has not been one major breakdown of this valuable equipment. VVell-trained personnel and an ex- cellent long-range maintenance program has shown its value on numerous occasions. The over-all know-how of the division oflicer, LTJG Hinsch and MACH Ma- comber, together with the combined knowledge of their seven chiefs, compose an unbeatable team, the grease besmearked but respected snipes of B Division. . , jg, 15' - .,.,. 3 5 W ' Q 5 hh y S m e . f QWWMQQKQ ' Ya . Q , X- W M5ff..AWA. 5. Qi w,,gg:z.:.2',? X-,I W ' 1 QQQ?fM . A v if 1 , - ff: .1-1 A ' A' Q ?wf? KQQQ X 5 I fe if sf l gs ' f f 5 . Q' ' A is ' W' 4, , 'wil 3? . 11,2 . v . A -- ' MW? 9 2. Q X I ' . ...,,,.. Q f , M 6, NVE? 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Y ..,z., 9. 4 , , 'Av wif ' ,. f at 1 v 1 Wi? QVQZQ W 0 W . ft ., ,. ' J 9 4 2 1 f ', X6 W . vz mf, f'-, R ' wg A.. Y W 2 :Ex U. ,M 7 ff Y S Q, W' 7 M ...Z 3 Q34 QQ 475, MM.. f A gh! ', WW' ' Q v f ami? 4, Nat-. 4555 ' X445 wx E 5 fm, s K f -' 2 9' V ,guy f qv 1 'W Z .QM 6 . .. gi ? 5 Upper Left: The Galaxy of Switches which Hockman, M. E., FN is working with comprise those of only one switchboard. Coordi- nation and control of the dial telephones, sound-powered battle telephones, and intercommunication voice boxes are maintained here. Upper, Center: The Light Shop is charged with maintenance and repair of all lighting circuits on the ship. Here Reiman, R. R., EM2, 18 testing one of the large 100-watt flood lights used in shipboard illumination. Upper Right: Testing and Repair are two of the major functions of the distribution gang, which is responsible for the equip- ment supplying light and power to the ship. Dearth, W., FN and Hayes, H. J., FN concern themselves with such testing. Lower Left: Four 1250 Kilowatt steam-driven turbo-generators supply light and power to the Leyte. Powley, A. G., EM3, must record with accuracy the reading on each of these generators every hour while he is on his watch. Lower Center: QLeft to Righty Cash, F. VV., EMI, Manor, H. S., EM2, Davis, R. WY, FN, and Ridler, C. T., EM2 hold holiday rou- L' the maintain the storage batteries in ship's boats and airplanes. tine in the battery locker. When caught wor '1ng, y Lower Right: Reid, E. J., EMFN cleans one ofthe ventilationmotors which will help to supply forced draft air to all enclosed f h l ' de end u on such equipment to maintain atmospheric conditions. spaces on the ship. Men in the lower areas o t e sup p p THE POWER AND LIGHT requirements of a ship the size of the Leyte demand an electrical plant more exten- sive than would be found in a city of similar size. Be it a burnt light-bulb in need of replacement: re-wiring oi electrical circuit on a small boat: repair of an electrical motor for the ventilating system, re-calibration of an elec- trical calculator used on big guns: an added jolt of power from the huge generator: or replacement of a part of the dial telephone switchboard, the entire E. Division stands ready. The division is divided into six stations, each being detailed a portion of the department's work. Heading these stations are responsible, efficient and capable men. Chiefs Buckland, Mfatkins, Chiodini, Adamczuk, EMI Upper Left: There are more than 330 dial telephones aboard the Leyte. Volgarino, F., EMl and Tice, L., IC3 inspect one of the complicated automatic switchboards to insure its accurate function. Switches seen are called A'Stroger switches . Upper Center: Aviation Ordnance power shops take care of aviation and ordnance electrical equipment. Hentges, R. LC., EM2, tediously winds a motor for the guns while Perry, T. M., EM2 and Vlfirkkala, E. L., EMFN, supervise. - Upper Right: Upkeep of electrical equipment used for the various sl1ip's service activities is one of the major jobs of the power shop. Repairing this motor by Peters, L. E., EM2 and VVells, C. E., EM3, will insure the operation of the ship's soda fountain CGedunk Standj, which makes approximately 2000 Gedunks tice creamy per day. Lower Left: The E Division is very musically inclined. Instruments found in the E Division gear locker include guitars, har- monicas, banjos, etc. O'Brien, EM3 plays 'Tm Movin' On to audience Slater, R., EMFN, and Noreen, YV., FN. Lower Right: All turbo generators are needed during flight operations to supply the ship with more electrical power. Boss, M., FN and Flynt, D. C., FN stand by to put this generator on the line. Bailey and EMI Cash each has a station under his direc- tion. L C On a Navy ship, the fighting efhciency always comes hrst. This efliciency extends further than the inanimate and complicated electrical equipment concerned, for through its proper function comes much of the support that is lent to giving the individuals many of the comforts of life. 52 This tremendous ship, having a length of about three city blocks and a height equal to a lel story building Qfrom keel to mastj, depends on E Division for a great part of'its integrity and strength. lflforking together, as a team, the E Division keeps the power Howing and adds its part to making the Leyte a real can do ship. The boys with the Electrodes will always be there. . .Q-Vx X 5 1 ,jx L. . ,S ZYFWX mm - Vf t H ' - K- 4 V' -KW' ' ,W V Qi.. ,X A 1 9 .E ,V 'vb .,,. W i' 5 4 5: ' - - V . .. if 1 n ' I W - ' . V . , i z, . ffl 14 2:1 ,. V ' Q iff -' ' 11 2 3 'fy , -2 FS. 'f' , J V ' v , f ' A4 M I. .ii I . Q ,, ' , F K , Y is M , . ,,, W V. , V, . 5' ,5 -A y 5 V . 4 , K ' . f' N Ki K Y -, V ' V . . ,mg H .gfff X if ' . 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A .. . ,, .Q , .Vn,,. i I 1 , . .4 , . wh, - ,, V .,S,,:.,.V, 7 W I ' f - QI V. .- I mc - V- . 'V j V. 1 , ' , . ' ,wm1N?wwmw4'44V, as V , , - V-.1 .1 ,, -VV V- ya . V, .1 ,, .V ,,,. K 4,, , .N H. Q3 gg Loaf, ..f..--.X-, V 5181 , 1 Upper Left: When the Monster', starts acting up it takes a good man like Bonds, A. H., ET2, to diagnose and correct failures. This gear, the SX radar, enables CIC to guide our planes to the target and home again. Upper Middle: Checking Out one of the many receivers used in maintaining ship-to-plane communications, Lewis, YV. F., ETSN, makes a sensitivity check. To trained and delicate ears the differences in tone are remarkable. Upper Right: ' Dusty Ayres, ETS, a recent graduate of the mess cook ranks, tunes up the YE HOMERH so the airdales can find their way home. More than one pilot owes his life to the efficiency of this particular apparatus. Lower Left: Having found the culprit, Larson, R. A., ETS, prepares to make a minor repair to one of the TDZ transmitters. This apparatus is used for the transmission of tactical signals from ship to ship while sailing in formation. Lower Middle: Making Use of the MK 13 electronic lighter, a product of the inventive genius of the ER Division, is C. W'in- ters, ETI. The fertile brain of R. WV. Headrick, ET2, has contributed this to the comforts of office workers . Lower Left: In response to that panic-stricken call from the bridge Our radio's outI , Adams, L. J., ET3, and Tait, D. R., ET3, make a few hurried checks. Diagnosis-the JOOD forgot to turn on the juice THE ONLY MEMBERS of the engineering department who are lucky enough to get a look at the light of day are the boys in ER Division. In attempting to keep all the radar, communication equipment, television sets, and personal record players in operation, these Techs go from the top of the radar mast to the fatho-meter trans- mitter in the bottom of the hull. Charged only with the responsibility of repair of this equipment, much time is 51 spent kibitzing the boys in CIC on the proper opera-' tion of their gear. The ER Division, though the smallest of the engineer- ing department, maintains a tremendous bulk of equip- ment, and is headed by LTJG J. V, P11211'CS and CHRELE VV. H. Howell. Cracking the whip over the strikers and the clivision's ET's are leading P.O.s C. X'Vinters ETI - . H . , s J and Julio Csiszer, ETI. K M DIVISION First Row: P. L. Nashg L. R. Rizerg L. A. Connerg E. F. McKinneyg J. L Chainberlaing GHMAGH C. Kazmierczakg LTJG R. Chaplinskyg A. Galla gherg V. Gucwag L. E. Johnsong H. E. VVi1song W. VV. johnson. Second Row: E. McA11isterg A. P. Kurkowskig E. Grabtreeg R. V. Brown H. R. Depewg M. A. Gibbsg F. H. Boucharclg R. L. Masengarbg L. Eads R. L. Mikkelseng G. J. Akreg L. YV. Jacksong K. M. Siegel. Third Row: G. Smithg E. G. Gordong 12. Bickellg T. Johnsong R. E Seeversg E. McBrideg G. A. Falieckerg Coheng G. A. Painterg A. D Mrockg M. V. Howeg R. L. Meyerg C. Green. Fourth Row: G. K. Hildebrzxndg B. G. Maltbyg A. G. Thoinpsong R Czarnyg VV. D. Swartsg C. Millerg R. H. XA7o1feg M. Kozarg A. Jones R. VV. Jonesg D. R. Olsong D. H. Mischke. Fifth Row: P. D. Bartholomew' M. E. Mrufmczg C. E. YVi1song D. G. Sheinick I. R. Batiuk' P. Giordanog R. Grisxgoldg F. J. Krecekg J, G. Ingleg K. R. Freemahg D. T. Stringerg L. L. Grahaing M. Tuckerg H. Bazelak Sixth Row: T. Moriartyg T. F. Tigheg G. E. Millerg R. B. Cameron: L Mayhoodg G. M. Tuckerg R. H. Olseng H. Manuelg C. M. Coffmang C. E Zirbesg S. Millerg J. L. Ruppelg V. H. Meadg C. R. Vervaecke. 155 1 7 Upper Left: To Keep High Speed Turbines in the peak of condition, the lubri 1 ti 0' 'l i l W l MMC. The texture of the oil and its clearance is highly important. ca ing oi is cieckec constantly by Cucwa. V. Upper Right: Bringing in Generators on the ship's main electrical system requires delicate control of the high pressure steam cours' ing through the huge genciators by the expert hand ol Eads, L., MMFN. 5 Lower Left: As the Captain transmits the signal for full speed, it is recorded by McAllister, M ML3g and executed by Meyer. R. L., MMS, at main control by number one throttle. Lower Center: Machinery must be cooled by outside salt waterg therefore, Czarny, R., MM2, opens one of the main sea suctioll Valves for this purpose. Lower Right? The Engine Room boasts of thousands of valves each having a specific purpose. Here Poe, I. FN checks the pump valve in the number two engine room. T DOVVN IN THE LOVVEST levels of the ship, at a depth to which few deck hands would dare venture, lie all the machinery and equipment that provides locomotion for the ship, or in simpler words, makes her go. When one steps back and takes a good look at the mighty Leyte, and at the same time tries to imagine what it must take in the way of power to propel her through 56 tl1e seas at a brisk 33 knots, he will have a little more re- spect for the tremendous amounts of power available lrom her four main engines. This power, which is in the form of high pressure, superheated steam is unleashed bv , 1 the high pressure turbine and low pressure turbine com- prising each main engine. These turbines transmit the POWCT K0 Pl whopping 20 steel shaft whose propeller gives Upper Lelft: The Ship has a very elaborate fire-fighting system which can be segregated into many smaller systems by the use of closing valves. Green, C., FN is seen closing one of these valves. Upper Right: Looking Down the long shaft alley we End Mikkelsen, C. B., FA, inspecting the bearing which support the massive propeller shafts. l VI'll NIM2 ins ectin ' a strainer in the lube oil purifier which Illust be accomplished every Lower Lelft: Chief Chamberlain ant 1 1 er, lf , p g two hours. Lower Center: Surrounding the turbines of number one engine room, one Hnds a maze of catwalks and platforms. Adjusting the steam pressure, Mayhood, E. L., MM3, performs one ol his many tasks. - Lower Right: Air Ejectors, such as we see Mischke, D. FA, regulating, rids steam of its impurities before being condensed and returned to the boilers. the ship its push through the water. Each main engine unit, of which there are four, puts out 37,500 shaft horse- power, giving a total of 150,000 S.I-LP. for the ship. The job of controlling this power and of keeping it ever- available is the job given to the M Division. The M Division has charge of the operation and maintenance of I5 the main engines and all machinery pertaining directly thereto. This job is accomplished by men under the able leadership of LTJG Chaplinsky. He is assisted by ENS R. Shackel, junior division officer, and CHMACI-I Ches- ter Kazmierczak, station officer. 1' X 0.6. C, L fi if Lo X J' SJ 7 VTX ll, DIYISID First Row: M. H. Lasaterg F. Murphyg G. Shablikz R. Brown: G. C. Bursong ENS L. E. Schrierg LT M. H. Leighningerg GHGARP YV. F. Sligerl N. E. Artg N. N. Sulhvang M. P. Zellg A. Albztno. Second Row: R. L. Leniusg WV. Kalivzisg D. L. Farnhznn: Fvansg M. Timmonsg S. Vadasg YNY Gagnong P. Diazg R. P. Bonoxnoz R. F. Kershawg F. F. Manningg H. B. Beardg T. P. Bender. Third Row: L. L. Mingleg H. Gibalag E. G. Aniehg D. K. Monroeg C. A. Devittog A. AI. Arculing N. E. Premog Rybkag R. I. Milesg L. D. Perpichi E. W. Gardnerg A. Bolenhaughg H. M. Claek. A Fourth Row: F. Burrusg R. V. WVebbg L. Pattyg R. Lewisg R. YV Greuselg M. Bittnerg Kruzykg D. E. Barnhartg G. T. Greeng YV. F Greuselg A. L. Ellisg S. T. Kreutzerg P. E. Stokes. Fifth Row: G. A. Ruleg D. R. 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The nearby town of Lerici is of much greater interest to the average tourist and is one of the most popular summer resorts in southern Italy. This town was frequented by the British poet, Shelley, who died by drowning in a river near there in 1822. t J Slightly puzzled bambino helps.Georgia's Boring QH M25 relax from Shore Patrol assignment- Italy's Lincoln-statesman, patriot, and soldier-Garibaldi Familiar Label with a friendly four. to r.j VF-31's Flynn, Kanapsky brothers, and Ventmiller. Rod and Reel enthusiasts take the day off and try their luck-Friday dinner in the making. gs Q ww M aww. ww . Q 541 W ., , .. q.,.,,.,-,. ,. .-17-1. :.,.,.. ,.f.-..,, , ., .-.1 .,..., ,.. - ....f,,,, +,f-...,:..--,J-T:-1-, A .... .:.-,- 1, .-.......-. V3 ,T -,-... ,.....,14 f ' f Zfwwsezx f' XY 5 A., ,Qg.gZ4.iw:,52 ,' .nm Q. W.. . K ' X AM.xws'ZMMQg, . mx- Wmf x ' -.-..W,kX a, 3. s XX E ': i . -.,.,WM,, E Fi? Q li' Z 4 Mein fzsi X 325 ,M . sac. 0X wma., -' 2, 4, mm.. img .QW S, W2 4 nf 3 . 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N QLQQ: is X.. , V, ., ,X Q X53 X x H 3 4 Q X ,N b .SX 5 ' A ' T Q' I 5 I 1 l Christianity was established in Geneva in the fourth century, and she be- came the religious capital of a great diocese. Occupied in the fifth century by the Burgundians, she formed part of the first kingdom of Burgundy, and fell along with it in 534, into the hands of the Franks. The Epitome of Peace, this Swiss countryside mirrors the hopes of all humanity for a Midget Swiss Miss is kept on her toes peaceful world. Switzerland has remained neutral through two world wars. dancing with LT. Cleveland Of VF34- After centuries of struggle against would-be conquer- ors and tyrannical rulers, Geneva succeeded in estab- lishing herself as a republic. The last attempt to rob the town of her sovereignty occurred on December 12, 1602, and was a pitiable failure. Geneva celebrates her deliver- erance even to this day by the Fete de l'Escalade. Home-like atmosphere of this Swiss bar was appreciated by tour party after a rugged day of climbing the Alps. Narrow, well-paved Swiss streets are usually lined with scores of bicycles. Bicycle clubs are very popular here. Geneva has seen numerous world-shaking developments in her manydays of existence. Perhaps none of these was more startling than the founding of the Re- formed Church by John Calvin. Geneva thus became the stronghold of the Restored Faith and a refuge for perse- cuted Protestants of all nationalities, especially French- men. 164 5 1 1 i 1 2 n W 1 1 4 4 3 3 5 11 ' ' 1 ' I W 44 1 I 1 , 9 1 4 w 1 1 w 5 1 1 i l 1 i i w W w w w . ,, f ,M f W, V,fg,MWWW WWWW LDIZIZNCIZ X I-,,, . H ...T - ....... . W., i E l At La Spezia, tour party. boards the bus that will take thg to Florence. The group included more than sixty men. the majestic dome of the Cathedral of Florence. From a Bridge overlooking the city, three tourist sailors admire 5 4 i . 1 1 l l . I y FLORENCE IS ART! She is a city indescribably opulent in all art forms. No other city, in no other epoch, ever had i 1 1 such an intense flowering of art. Florence mothered the Renaissance, and many of the men whose creations comprised the iinest art of that period. Home of such creative geniuses, as Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, Alberti, 2 and Michelozzo, Florence remains today the seat of the world's highest culture. il E J Upon his arrival, the visitor is at once captivated by the towering dome of the Cathedral of Florence. The dome, E completed in 1436, is the work of Filippo Brunelleschi. Constructed by a skillful combination of classic and mediaeval i structural methods, the dome is chieiiy impressive when viewed from its exterior. The grace of its curvilinearform is admirably set oif by the lines of Giotta's slender campanile at the western end of the building. l i .s li Heart of the Florentine shopping district is on and around bridge pictured below. The Bridges in the background were destroyed A by the Germans in their retreat during the last war. This was the only major destruction of the war to that famous city. , 1 l? 5 rx 5 E E L : 3 I - RIVALING THE CATHEDRAL for dominance is the Palazzo Vecchio located on the Piazza Della Signoria. Built by Arnolfo Di Cambio, the palazzo served for many years as the seat of the municipal government. It was occupied early in the fourteenth century by the Gonfaloniere Di Giustizia Qchief judgej and the Priori Delle Arti Qheads of the guildsj. The palazzo abounds with fabulous art treas- ures and is surrounded by many famous statues, some of which portray the intense desire of the Italian 'people for liberty. Their longing desire for freedom is reflected in the superb DAVID, masterfully executed by the twenty-eight year old Michelangelo. The JUDITH of Donatello repre- sents the Hebrew woman who liberated her people from the tyranny of Holofernes, while other artists of note speak of liberty through their individual contributions. On the right side of the Palazzo Vecchio stands the Loggia Dei Priori, consisting of three great arches under which the chief magistrate of the city and the priori used to sit during public gatherings and ceremonies. YVithin these arches may be found such masterpieces as Cellini's PERSEUS and the RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMAN by Giovanni Da Balogna. Many of the world's finest examples of sculp- ture are to be found in the Palazzo Vecchio and the surrounding area. ,1?QZZ ?f jiiwf QZQQM' z2VQQ QRZW' i595 wAf, wwww f 253 ' Wfga wz4 4,4 'ZQQQ Q1 A jJWgQQZQ - 'W QR gs-W X .. X 'QW' ' ff? Y ' 1262 :qi ' ' .' 4 2 ' Ay-1' 1 ,. iv-,1Q.f-N , Ami2i2mmMHMHS9m5QNR344f ii ' 4 f 222 X223 'Y : ,,,,fQZg? .., . ff 9 6 S znx, ' QWQ A5335 4 2365 ? 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Prohts go ior church maintenance uxw 'M-'M - f mf'...u....fff,-wwa.w.4W,+4faW1m1WAMwfmwwn xmv1fwms4wmM'm4aAaWeaww fwfr. wwf f-v f Y , .,. of. .. we -, .. ... f 1 ., - M Y A Q,w.wswnwwsvmsN.s-as.ie.:-m wqw ,m,1, THE CHURCH of Santa Croce is distinctive in many respects, but mainly as the burial place of many fam- ous Italian artists and noblemen. It is here that the bodies of Michelangelo, the famed composer Gio- achino Rossini, Donatello, and countless other famous persons are buried. The church is adorned throughout with monu- ments to Italian nobility and prominent citizens. The works of Vasari, Ros- sellino, Santi Di Tito, Bartolini, and others, these monuments are some of the wor1d's most beautiful. Santa Croce contains more than twenty chapels, each designed and executed by a different artist. The church is greatly admired the world over, not so much because of its struc- tural design, but more so because of its historical and aesthetic signihcance. S'-'Y Night and Day by Michelangelo on tomb of Fountain of Neptune stands heroically 1n Boboli Florentine Artisan cuts design in silver of Lorenzo Cosimo in Church of San Lorenzo Garden It was done in bronze by Stoldo Lorenzi which he fashions many delicate objects WHILE THE GENERAL plan of the Santa Croce is not considered good, one of its chapels ranks among the finest structures of its kind. The Pazzi Chapel was built by the prodigious Italian architect Brunel- lesco for the Pazzi family of Florence. Designed completely in the Renaissance manner, it is a rectangle in plan. A Roman style dome covers it, adding an unusual effect. The columns of the portico are Corinthian in design, as are the pilasters and the panels. The skill with which Brunellesco has combined his styles shows him at the Peak of his superb creative powers. Ah 611 amz?-1 ..k'Y ',,-T , fn. .. - Q-W A' A11 Eyes turn upward a ' Bapustry Top s guide explazns part 115' decorated ' Wyndow Display of Hne Itahlavn lea the une shops offer 111gl1 qualit r goods. F y goods. lor- ngosaics of the cu Wllll heads and Onloolcersi Ens ' L. M1Y1er I pola 152 the 9 111116 branches. W ort11 y of east do Paradise Sala 1LI1'c11eJa or of the Bapnstry. It ' -gn G. Norton, j MCP , are 1ntent as na tive lzee, A T3 explalns , and Conn merits of p1' nge-Jo of G IS paneled ' f11'berf1's 1n pure gold. nander Henry 1 111 ang 172 Q?i1'5'wff:S- :wiv .... ,,,,,,,,..,... ,,.,, 1 -'x ki? Q5 irst ow W W l terg R. L. Boneg H. A. Martin Irg LT E. Hickeyg PACT W. . ebs , C. T. I-Iartnettg R. L. Boisseau. Second Row: F.. F. Jones: K. E. Hillmerg VV. L. Cunninghamg P. Thomp song W. E. Bartlettg Milldebrandtg C. A. Thomasg A. C. Follin. Third Row: F. Yankog G. YN. Handling F. E. Nelsong R. Ortong J Mirag B. F. Nallsg R. D. Hardyg M. Bowrnang C. R. Goetheg L. D. Blanchard Fourth Row: L. Wisnoskig -I. W. Pattersong W. Perkinsg L. Heller -I. F. Mackeyg W. Schrnidtg C. Smith, Ing F. H. Zygrnountg D. Lee. Filth Row: S. Carbonarog E. F. Hittg T. R. Szczotkag D. C. Fosterg YV. B Stormsg R. L. Seifg S. Clarkg M. Laneg R. Morgan, jr.g C. K. Sasgin, Sixth Row: F. O'Neill T. Longnecker A. Flishg E. H. Milligang B Powell, Jr.g A. I. Pitchfordg J. H. Rachal. x F' R : W. B. Calnang W. T. Hallg S. W. Dabrowskig FNS VV. B. Davis, . l l i l l l TO MEET the many demands of the ship for spare parts, Supplies, and pay, is the job of the S-l Division, ably led by LT E. Hickey. LT Hickey serves as general stores oliicer, supervising the operation of that section of the supply department handling GSK and spare part 1tCII1S. receipt for, store, and maintain the money accounts for all items, a job calling for close cooperation from all hands in the division. S-l Division prides itself on its conduct, personal ap- pearance and high degree of eiiiciency. All these points have been attained to a large degree by the example set Besides issuing articles necessary to the ship's opera- by the old hands of the division. tion, it 1S the responsibility of this group to requisition, Upper Left: The.Disbursing Department recently became entangled in a maze of papers as a result of the new government income tax law. E. H. Milligan, DKSN, calculates deductions using the new scale. This office contains the records of the entire crew. Center: In the Counting Room counting out his money. Ensign W B. Davis, Jr Disbursing Officer, is shown in a dail 1 routine . . - -a 2 of counting all funds. Mr. Davis is in charge of paying the crew, adjusting travel claims, and the safety deposit accounts. Upper Right: The Supply Department maintains a complete electronics storeroom which stocks any item necessary for the electrical system of the ship. F. Nelson, SKSN, is shown making an inventory of supplies at hand. Inventories are made monthly. Lower Left: Even the Nuts and bolts are counted when GSK holds an inventory. Each item must be accounted for either by requisition chit, or by its presence on the shelf. Engaged in counting are: W. B. Storms, SKSNg R. L. Traylor, SK3g and A. I. Pritchard, SKSN. Center: Priority Dispatches are taken in stride by the S-1 Division. A dispatch concerning aircraft spare parts was received just be- fore this picture was taken. Formulating an answer to it are LTJG H. R. Baker and L. L. Letuski, AKC. Lower Right: Six of the Eleven men of the main supply office are: W. E. Bartlett, SN, R. L. Alphin, SKI, J. F. O'Neill, SKSN3 T. R. Szczotka, SKS, C. R. Goethe, SN, and R. F. Kosel, SK3. This office coordinates the functions of the entire Supply Dept. z 5- aw 1 b J ' f v ' , ....: 4....::.:,. I 53523, Y v ' 7 my 3 453 ' 5215? -' , y f If Y X51 - f ' A . ,A 1 lx A - ' .... 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MMM '- -f A 1 A 54' S - f N A W ZA '--' -f '- - Af- 4 1 5 ge - - . is - HE A W1-ff: - 9 ' f 5' 1 isa ' 5 X - Q W ,A wx- ' MAA., .fm . A X A LARGE and important part of the supply organization is the S-2 Division. Under the guidance of CHPCLK B, B. Brown, the S-2 men perform the task of Hdishing Out those juicy steaks which play such an important part in maintaining a high morale. Food preparation is directed by Chief Peda whos , e job is to see that each item of food is properly prepared Upper Left: Commander C. Lee Supply Officer, sam 1 for consumption. The serving section is headed by Chief Rush, who is aided by Fisher. This section maintains all messing facilities and keeps messing spaces in a sanitary condition. The Stores Section is headed by Chief Over- ton, who is tasked with keeping plenty of provisions on hand to appease the appetite of a large crew. Though the hours be long and the work arduous, the men of S-2 never fail in their task. , p es a morsel-of the delicious roast beef which has just been removed from the Qven. E. YV. Drutchen, CSS, and L. Burnet, CSSN, are two of the Leyte's finest cooks. CDR Lee makes periodic inspections. Center: Just Like Mom Makes This roast beef h b ' .- ' as een cooked to the nth degree of perfection by R. B. Bauer, SN. Mom was never burdened with cookin th t ' g ir y pans of roast beef at one time as the Leyte cooks must do. Large quantities for large appetites. Upper Right: The Bakers lay the foundation lor one E l 1 o tiose incomparable pineapple upside-down cakes. These are an favorite with the men of the Leyte. B. A. Elliott, CS3, greases the pans while L. j. Theil, CS3, applies rings of juicy, golden pineapple. Lower Left: Decapitati0n! Heads of lettuce are washed, cut into pieces and mixed with other vegetables to form a special Leyte salad. H. Cooke, AA, and D. K. Pearson, AN, handle hundreds of heads daily in the Leyte spud locker. Center' Knives Sharpened cleavers whetted and saws lil d h , , , e , t e men of the Butcher Shop prepare to carve a Sunday chicken. A. Naul, SfSgt3 N. R. Williams, CSI, and R. A. Whitaker, SN, are three of the Leyte's team of butchers. Lower Right: This Superhuman bread-slicing machine cut b d f s rea as ast as M. Poundstone, SN, and F. Singelton, CSSN, can feed it and catch lt at the other end. This machine operates at the rate of 40 loaves per minute. ' lx' 'mFF r': y 2'-' T3Y? 57-L11-, v . 2-F '5 f7f?1'1--g-gg1-f-f'uzrA:'-f-f....-1-xx.,..... ... , , -SPX -' - -I ' f - - ' --' - Aff- aff '-T'LLLf.a-5-,f-..,f -. -., -, f'? 231':1E1'zfi??f-:'4g-'rs:wf-r-:s-fn-N..,.y,,.,.--..---H CLOSED FOP- INVENTORY ' 3 S3 Div sm P A B Sak' A R Armro' D H Arthursg F. L. Vivinog L, N, FirstRow:..o,...,.. Piusg LTJG G. A. Blaisg H. C. VVehuntg VV. P. Hartshorng F. Narupg VV. C. Morgan. Second Row: C. L. Webby E. J. Seeleyg R. D. Tracyg L. D. Rhodeng R. D, Bibleg C. R. Rowleyg R. Lewisg R. Stillbergerg A. Dinova. Third Row: J. S. Johnstong A. DeMz1rcog R. R. Newmang E. H. Rodgersg C. L. Lakeg F. M. Spragueg R. L. Johnsong S. Hoyg VV. L. Hinkleg R, J Warden. Fourth Row: V. O. Rocheg D. Lloydg M. L. Powellg R. S. McCone11g S, G Ritchieg J. T. Newrnang J. W. Stephang F. L. Davisg W. O. Whiteg C R. Brown. Fifth Row: H. A. Minerg J. R. Fredetteg W. Vance-3 C. R. Hubbardg R, L Bartong C. A. Knightg W. F. Dickinsong E. Slaughterg R. A. Thorn R. E. Saifeeg M. Merriweather. 35 4lm . 1 1 1vx1 u1izn f 1 1 l l i THE S-3 DIVISION of the Supply Department is a serv- ice O1'g2l11iZ2ltiOI1 and plays a very large part in maintain- ing a high morale aboard the Leyte. LTJG G. A. Blais serves as the S-3 Division Ofhcer be- sides holding the job of Ship's Store Officer. Assisted by Chief Pius and SKI Mfehunt, Mr. Blais directs the S-3 Division in the thankless tasks of operating the Ship's Store, clothing and small stores, the soda fountain, laun- dry, cobbler shop, tailor shop, and two barber shops. Our laundry has delved deeply into chemical research and has developed a formula Qvery hush-hushj for trans- forming silk socks into cotton socks. Regardless of how many pairs of silk socks one may send, he may rest assured that he will receive an equal number of cotton ones in return. Upper Left: -Barber Shop Quartet rehearses in the shi 's barber I .Th f I p s iop e un ortunate victim asked for a hair cut, got more than he had bargained for when he was besieged by J. W. Stephan, SN, J. S. Hoy, SH3g J. T. Brice, SH25 and H. A. Miner, SN. Center: The Ship's Store Qfficer, LTJG G: A. Blais, procures items to be sold at Ship's Store. These items are then priced accord- ing to Sh1p's Store Regulations. LTJG Blais and D. H. Arthurs, SK2, are shown looking at a recently received invoice. Upper Right: I am Indeed, sir, a surgeon to old shoes, when they are in great danger I re cover them Not even Julius Cae a , - . s r had a better cobbler than the Leyte's sole-mender, C. R. Rowley. Old shoes are made new for the price of materials used. Lower Left: A Million a Month! That is the number of socks Washed by the Leyte laundry. Piles of dirty clothes are Washed and dried each day by the Laundry-men of the S-3 Division. D. Ll d, SN, d H. A oy an . Drewenski, SN, here load the washer. Center: When a Man makes his rate there are two places he visits. First the cigar counter, then the Tailor Shop. The new rating badge is attached in a jiffy by the Ship's Tailor, E. H. Rodgers, SH3. Officers and men must furnish their own materials. Lower Left: The Men of the Leyte smoke 2,180,000 cigarettes each month! just ask R. O. Bible, DK3, who is in charge of the after soda fountain, he counts 'em. Besides keeping his shipmates well stocked with smokes, Bible dispenses candy, nuts, etc. 'ii213'i,::1'3?'v?i+f1f4-?,:fw-1w:Ef,fe4:fki55r+f-4+-5smLQeg..:...-..:p,a.,LE-2fg,--+1.54-+515-.hqgvws-Mlqmaagr--q.u1:n.-,.,,..:.--......-.'. . , W ' .. V . .. Nr ,,,..hv . ..,. ., ,. ,... ,: ..... . M,:,,,.,.,,.1-.-, A, X .:f:4-,,4:,,,,,,.h . ,...-1 .,-,.. ,. .. .. ,, .,. ,, . , 'v.-..v -A, -3,,,fe'. rs L, 'wg 545 , 1- -,3,- .-.un--:,.'.:z-r -' . . .. ,... .- 1 4 1 . . - .N -59 'Z V S4 DIYISID First Row: L, R. Bridgesg C. J. Grandergong N. Wlmiteg ENS D. L. Thorneg M. W. Adkinsg H. Callowayg R. Sulhvan. Second Row: T. Greeng R. T. Greeng J. Weat11ersg G. Starksg I. Barnesg H. O. Harrisg F. M. McGhee. Third Row: L. A. Reddickg S. Robinsong J. L. Winstong A. H. Pressleyg L. Smithg M. Evans. m:mmv0uwW.wMfm4mvMmpz4.ww4wm wu45wQ.v1-2u4uc.1:.g1.,2Q: , v- . af.-f .45 . .- -. 7 mv My ff fy' 'A-vw f - ve I 'Nt - Q ' 1 V . A X . .. V. .- V. n . . X . . W-Wnfwmw Awww mwwmwwemm . W mf fwmmf . .wwmw :1x.v..mf..A 4.mwwAs.wwmm:munaw..-1wx,.mfwmwN..mM4 Nmvwfwvwrmwfwbwmxmuyzmwwwmwwwzmwwwmwxwmmwww 'eff THE S-4 DIVISION consists of Stewards and Stewards- i men who prepare and serve food for the ward room mess and the warrant oflicers mess. Members of the captain's mess, under Chief Constantino, also serve as a part of this division. Another duty of this division lies in the clean- ing of OHSICCIJS staterooms. This job is supervised by Chief VVhite who has served in this position for several years. The food is prepared and served under the guidance of Chief Miller. He must check the food continually during its preparation to be certain that it meets the high quality standard required. There is no room in the S-4 Division for those who are not willing to work, under the rigid standards of perfec- tion set here. Upper Leftzh The Men of the S-4 Division were honored by representing the Leyte in a Memorial Day parade at Portsmouth, Virgi- nia. The thirty-two men of the S-4 drill team took all honors and led the parade in grand style. Drillmaster-LTJG H. L. Sumner. Upper Right: The Activities of the S-4 Division center around the officer's wardroom. A steward is on watch throughout the day k I l l f ff to eep a sresi supp y o co ee available. H. R. Hogan, TN, prepares to serve a pot to the Executive Officer in his cabinl Lower Left: Chief White inspects some choice cuts of steak before turning them over to E. Cox, SD2, who will fry them to the officers' liking. After being cooked, they will be served piping-hot by expertly trained stewards. Center: Tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and a dash of salad dressing are the ingredients which are blended in just the right proportions k S4 l d F to ma e an - sa a . . G. Manly, SD2, tosses the salad prior to separating it into individual portions. Lower Right: These are the men who prepare the Commanding Officer's meals and care for his cabin. C. Javier, TNQ A. O. Constan- tino, SDCg F. Domulot, TNg VV. Daguman, TNQ F. Garcia, TNQ R. A. Basa, SD33 and R. Frias, SDS. Tl-IIZNS THE CITY OF ETERNAL SUMMER has a history that is shrouded in darkness and mystery. Little is known of the early days of Athens except that she has an origin which dates back to more than ten centuries before the birth of Christ. Exactly how far back we do not know. We do know, however, that her most flourishing period was in the fifth century B. C. Athens is situated on the central plain of Attica, which is bounffed on the north and northwest by Mounts Parnes and Aegaleos, east and northeast by Pentelikon and Hymettos and on the south by the Gulf of Athens, an arm of the Agean Sea. The site is irregular, the city having been built on and around several hills rising from the plain. The principal eminence Within the city boundary is the Acropolis, the site first built on by the ancient Greeks. This 'mighty hill towers high above' the surrounding hills of the city and is visible for miles around. West from the Acropolis is a lower hill called the Areopagus, southwest from the Areopagus lies the Pynx Hill and near this is the famous Museum Hill. Athens has been known throughout the world as a center of culture and leaifning since her very beginning. The first principles of modern philosophy and mathematics were ex- pounded by her native sons. Home of such mental giants as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, she has given the world an invaluable store of knowledge. The genius of early Athenian architects may be witnessed by observing some of the ruins still existing there. Some of the rnost treasured examples of architecture the world has seen are to be found on the Acropolis and other parts of Athens. Most of these structures have legendary inspira- tions which were held sacred by the Greek of that day. Athens has suffered from the wars of Europe almost from the very day she was founded. In 1456 Athens fell into the hands of the Turks but was soon made free again. During the recent war she was plundered by German troops, and the Acropolis, once the home of democratic thinking, was made to bear the Nazi flag. She is still in the process of recovering from this last conflict which left its mark so plainly on her features. ' Top: From Athens, a tour was conducted to the nearby city of Corinth. The city abounds with historic ancient ruins. CDR Const. Chryssanthis of the Royal Hellenic Navy was greeted by L'I. C. R. Clark, USNR, when he visited the Leyte. A Greek Orphan aspires to fill the shoes of Chief Lakin, Leyte bandmaster. 200 orphans were received aboard for party. Virgil Ritter, a native of Athens Q0hioj by birth, receives a free hot dog at the serv1cemen's canteen, Athens, Greece. 182 Y Passing through the Propylaea, one beholds the Parthenon on the south edge of the rocky plateau, the summit of the Acropolis. The Propylaea, monumental entrance gate to the Acropolis. CLARITY OF EFFECT, logical construction, and refinement of detail are qualities which characterize the Greek way of thinking in all its expressive forms. The best examples of ancient Greek architecture are to be found on the his- toric Acropolis at Athens. The main approach to the Acropolis is through the Propylaea on the west side of the hill. Begun in 437 B. C. by Mnesicles, the work was never completed and has suffered much dam- age throughout the years. The most impressive structure on the entire Acropolis is the massive Parthenon. The most complete example of the Doric style in temple architecture ever built, it was begun by Kalli- krates and Iktinos in 447 B. C. and completed fifteen years later. Many volumes could be filled in .describing the merits and beauty of these two structures. Ravaged by the foe in war, beaten by the forces of nature for twenty-three centuries, they retain a classic beauty not duplicated by modern man. LEGENDS have had a profound inliuence on the Greek people There was a time when legends inspired nearly all the reat art S produced by Greece.. A famous example of this fact is the Erect- heum on the Acropolis at Athens. It was erected to commemorate an event of great significance in the legendary histor of Athens, Y the famous contest between Athena and Poseidon to determine which of the two should be the patron deity of the city. Like the Propylaea, the Erectheum was never completed. It was begun about 421 B. C. by an unknown architect. The build- ing, however, reveals the highest attainment of the Ionic way of thinking in architecture. There are many notable characteristics in the construction of the Erectheum which make it different from the usual Greek architecture of that day. The door of the north porch, for ex- ample, is historically significant as the first example of a portal in Athens framed in stone instead of wood. Another striking differ- erence is in the unique design ofythe south porch. The figures of six maidens are used in supporting the architrave of this porch, while the other two employ the traditional pillars. The six caryatides of the Porch of the Maidens have borne their burden well throughout their twenty-three hundred years of existence. Having looked upon many of the greatest scholars the world has ever known, having seen two thousand years of history unfold itself before their eyes, they would, could they but speak, provide man with knowledge of a priceless nature. They are silent in ageless beauty. Aged Erectheum shows evidence of war's devastation One of Three Porches, the south porch differs from the others in having the figures of six maidens to support the architrave. 5 I 3 ,, :..f -- .f ,Q-ff - f,.- fa .V ,Wf -f , f V -V , -. m1,f,1m,mp,. .-mpg:'wf1.:wg.W-gm.:Xzwwmw '-fN1fm.ff-- , f , 4- :f-7 , sf. 4 - ,ummm v mmm wma-wwwrw-wx N + ,,w...-M.AaW .- - xvmnxwm Mmm TO KEEP AS MANY MEN AT AS MANY GUNS AS MANY DAYS AS POSSIBLE . . . so reads the motto of the Medical and Hospital Corps of the U. S. NAVY. Main- tenance of existing healthg restoration of damaged healthg and foreseeing problems concerned with each, occupy the activities of the medical department of the U. S. S. LEYTE. We pride ourselves in the teamwork that extends from our Senior Medical Officer, Commander E. G. Hurlburt, through our Hospitalmen Strikers. Men whose real enjoy- ment comes from helping a shipmate get over the rough edges of his physical or psychic handicap--whether they be major or minor. We care for the most precious cargo afloat. ' 187 3 .f-fy-fx- xnxx JMX '35 Q . My Rx lvlsl0N Front Row: C. R. Otting, J. H. Hart, LTJG E. R. Browneiler, MC, USN, LT M. K. Braly, MC, USN, CDR E. G. Hurlburt, MC, USN, LT M. L. Golden, MC, USNR, LTJG A. G. Swanson, MC, USN, ENS S. E. Sykes, MSC, USN, C. S Young, H. M. Bishop. Second Row: C. A. McFee, T. H. Aikmus, R. J. Ballard, T. F. McGuire, G. F. Ingram, L. B. Boyer, D. Locke, F. MacDonald, 12. A. Alexander, R. N. Cederberg, J. H. Peck Third Row: W. F. Martin, D. K. Tubbs, J. T. Young, YV. YV Fletcher, J. W1 Gatlin, H. Harmon, VV. R. Ditsworth, M Hanna, L. C. Lavallee, A. S. Kirkland. Upper Left? Duane, W. F., HM3 applies a splint to a damaged forearm-this is no simulated casualty of a drill. A real injury, just ask the patient. A happily performed chore, just ask the hospitalman. Center: CDR. E. G. Hurlburt gives Ens. Fd Carr his annual physical examination. Subject Mr. Carr was found to be warm, could see lightning, and could hear thunder. Could you believe it just looking at him? Upper Right: fleft to rightj Fletcher, W. W., HM2g Dr. Golden, Dr. Hurlburt: MacDonald, F., HMlg' and Dr. Champion during a dramatic moment. They are performing an appendectomy 'while underway. Patient was walking within twenty-four hours Lower Left: Bishop, H. M., HMI and MacDonald, F., HMI, conduct the depth perception test on one of our pilots. Hospitalmen Especially trained in phases of aviation medicine testing, execute these tests almost daily Center: McFee, C. A., HM2 and Peck, J. H., HM2 working in the medical laboratory. Exacting chemical and microscopic tech niques are carried out in the lab to facilitate the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment Lower Right: Hajdu, G. A., HMI, compounds a prescription in the pharmacy. Strictly an apothecary, our corner drug store lacks the juke box and the soda fountain, but prescriptions from here are accurate and proper HEALTH IS an essential factor, and often the deter mining one, of the successful outcome of a military mis sion. The preservation and maintenance of these factors at the high standard of Naval Medicine consume our lems of aviation medicine, the maintenance of first aid Stations and decontamination areas, the vast amount of clerical work in keeping a health record of every indi vidual on the ship continually checking and examin ing the sanitary conditions of the ship and taking care of the ill and injured To us of the medical department emblazoned with glory but the daily success of its en deavors is a reassuring event to all concerned efforts and desires. We are concerned with all the prob- our Work is Seldom dfH1T1HtiC, OUP dCPHff1T1CHt is rarely 189 Little of traditional Turkish customs remains in Izmir. Turkish fishing boa? bear resegnflplapce to 1 She is a modern city of parks and thoroughfares. clipper ships of Tur eys anclen 66. One of Izmir's many minarets. Hunting Enthusiasts were afforded the opportunity of participating in a boar hunt at Izmir. Furniture Maker provides speedy delivery of merchandise. TURKEY'S second largest city is a great disappointment to the visitor if he expects to find any of the mystic charm so often asso- ciated with this country. Izmir is a large, and for the most part, modern city. I-Ier his- tory begins with the early de- velopment of the Mediterranean area. Called Smyrna by the Aeolians, she was occupied by these people in 403 B. C. and was transformed into a Greek city of some consequence. Izmir is one of the seven cities of the world claiming to be the birthplace of Homer, the ancient poet whose Iliad has long been famous as a classic of literature. DENTAL THE' DENTAL DEPARTMENT, although small in number, IS a giant in efliciency. The department is headed by Commander F- Hodge, DC, USN, and is comprised of two officers and six enlisted men. They are rightfully proud of their unbroken record Of. 4.-0 ratings compiled during many months of personnel, ad- ministrative, and material inspections. I Contained in the immaculate, brightly illuminated, air-condi- tloned dental space is the most modern dental equipment avail- able at the present time. Complicated oral reconstructive proce- dures are carried out speedily with relatively little discomfort to the patient. y ' Maintaining the oral health of nearly three thousand men is no Slmple task, but with complete cooperation between officers and fedinicians, the waiting list for dental appointments is kept to H minimum. Rewnrly, the senior member of a dental inspecting team com- ilenffid, The Leyte has the best dental department of any ship oat. 191 D Dlvlslolsl Upper Left: Members of the Dental Department. Front row: B. K. Carter, DTCA3 LTJG R. Zimmerman, DC, USNRg LTJG R. B. Williams, DC, USNRQ CDR F. G. Hodge, DC, USN. Back row: S. A. Heiser, DNg J. P. Seiler, DT33 H. XV. Brandt, DN, W. J. Foster, SN, F. R. Carter, SN. Upper Right: Dr. Williams observes removal of an impacted wis- dom tooth by Dr. Zimmerman. This is often a complex surgical operation requiring a great deal of time. Lower Left: Oral Prophylaxis technique is demonstrated by Brandt. Foster and Heiser observe the importance of cleanliness during a dental operation. Center: CDR. F. G. Hodge explains CX-ray finding to Drs. Zim- merman and Williams. X-ray plays a large and important part in the practice of modern dentistry. Lower Right: Chief Carter and CDR Hodge check supplies in the dental supply room. Enough materials are carried in this room to operate the department for a full year. 192 Lnf, M 5 I fi . - ' f,w.Ma,,4.-N f u -. wb W 1 V w ftwf :M -'02, if b f-TQ wx 1wf,??,,Q ? 'J,gf S31g:1 yi, :fa f 'f,.-'fqgfww -.,g, 2 ' ,Vx 'Zi' f , 3 3-f,fszvL do .SIXT u:l:1' l2ASl4l:'l'lz LL CHAN PID S Co-Captain Robert VV. Eng, SN 49 il 5' fl , 4 , .. T Co-Capt. Ken C. Moore, SN, ' - h t . -'Tr - , . hkes one handed long S O S . . was teams highest scorer. ' ' Left to Right QFront rowj: Clay Warner, Bobby Lam, co-captain A V Robert Eng, Ted Moore, jack Reed. co-captain Ken 'Moore, Ken Wasserman, Keith Treen. S f 1 if 1 f 1 Ed T. Gibson, HMS, gave team a Madison-SquareGarden look. I Ensign Ted Moore's super ball- handling added lots of class. 194 A , Back Row: Coach LCDR Arnold Erickson, Ed Gibson, joe Turner, S is ,ye . I- gg ' ., .VA .. Q A., X , . 5 si-Q a s , ,WX 'SR 5 .wr 'N N ' - Ensign Ivan Towns was one of team's most colorful players. Donald L. Smith, AA, was the team's long-shot specialist. ? 1 1 l l I i i l 5 l ll' S . r I A ,H , 'il 1 l THE LEYTE basketball team met all op- position in the Sixth Fleet, completing the cruise without a defeat! Challenges were issued to all ships, including carriers, cruis- ers, destroyers, and supply ships. A high spirit and a will-to-win resulted in the fol- lowing illustrious victories for the team: U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. U.S.S. LEYTE 76-U.S.S. MACON 30 LEYTE 30-U.S.S. FITCH 5 LEYTE 58 -U.S.S. SIBONEY 38 LEYTE 44-U.S.S. WORCESTER 30 LEYTE 33-U.S.S. ROOSEVELT 23 LEYTE 57-U.S.S. DES MOINES 29 LEYTE 30-U.S.S. SUMNER 28 LEYTE 61-U.S.S. MOALE 39 LEYTE 47-U.S.S. FURSE 28 LEYTE 76- U.S.S. AULT 19 LEYTE 70-U.S.S. CAMBRIA 34 LEYTE 64-U.S.S. MERCURY 17 i U.S.S. LEYTE 57-U.S.S. SIBONEY 46 LEYTE 68-U.S.S. INGRAHAM 15 LEYTE 100-U.S.S. ALBANY 34 LEYTE 112-U.S.S. BAILEY 22 LEYTE 60- AIR GROUP SEVENTEEN 47 LEYTE 45-U.S.S. TURNER 21 LEYTE 88-U.S.S. WARE 30 LEYTE 81-U.S.S. JOHNSON 17 A LEYTE 142-U.S.S. HOLDER 40 LEYTE 58-U.S.S. KEITH 31 FU.S.S. LEYTE 53- U.S.S. LEYTE 45-U.S.S. NOXUBEE 36 :lc Return games. U.S.S. ROOSEVELT 42 1 INTERNATIONAL SCOREBOARD U.S.S. LEYTE 56-FRENCH 34 U.S.S. LEYTE 68-ITALIANS 43 U.S.S. LEYTE 57-GREEKS 37 U.S.S. LEYTE 60-TURKS 31 ,. , -:u,--- A 11-1- THE ACTIVITIES of the Leyte basketball team were not confined solely to competition within the fleet. The team found interesting opposition in many of the foreign teams at Cannes, France, La Spezia, Italy, Athens, Greece, and Izmir, Turkey. The language barrier presented no difficulty, as there seems to be a common understanding of sportsmanship and good will among athletes. ' 1 I DXI C OF all the Leyte s fine athletic teams none provided more thrilling entertainment than the boxing team This group under the able leadership of Ensign F L McGeachy was successful in eliminating all but two of their opponents teams It may be remembered how ever that in a return match the score was evened when the Leyte turned the tables 1n a very decisive shut out fashion It was not possible to obtain a return engagement with the second team The Leyte team was well suited for match competition because of the amazing variety of styles its boxers have perfected It had them all the cool calculators who worked their opponents with an a1t approach 1ng prec1s1on the flexible stylists who not only left their adversary but the crowd with a feeling of bew1lderment the rugged sluggers who dished it out with a vehement rapidity and some with a com b1nat1on of them all. , . . . . 1 - J . 4 . . . K , - a - J J . 1 : . . . . J : . . Pictured at the top of the page is the team's captain, Everett Tatum, famous for his expert adaptation of the bolo punch. Domingo Rodrick, Qbottom leftj has developed an elusive bobbing and weaving style which completely baffles his opponent. R. T. Frias is 'noted for his peppery punches and short jabs. Famous for his long lean thrusts and gazelle-like agility is Don R. Southern, second from right. At the extreme right is Calvin Nixon, a fierce slugger with a dogged and plodding determination. x 196 The U.S.S. Leyte Boxing Team: Left to Right: Ensign F. L. McGeachy Coachg R. T. Frias, SD3g C. Nixon, ANQ D. R. Southern, SNg E. H Tatum, AN5 F. Rodrick, SNQ C. K. Harris, AN, team managerg and P. O Brien, SN, Qkneelingj. THIS IS the outstanding record of the Leyte boxing team: U.s.s. LEYTE 214-,-U.S.S. MACON 4 I U.S.S. LEYTE 2-U.S.S. ALBANY 3 U.S.S. LEYTE 4-U.S.S. SIBONEY O U.S.S. LEYTE 5-U.S.S. CAMBRIA 0 U.S.S. LEYTE 5-COMPOSITE TEAM 0 U.S.S. LEYTE 3-U.S.S. ALBANY 0 U.S.S. LEYTE 5-U.S.S. SAIPAN 0 THE BOXING TEAM alsoparticipated in a Sixth Fleet Smoker held in Suda Bay, off the isle of Crete. The Leyte team emerged victorious in two bouts, with Tatum and Southern carrying the honors. Frias narrowly missed the victory parade as a result of a head-on collision which dis- abled both him and his opponent, causing the bout to be stopped. ' It was unfortunate that J. P. O'Brien, one of the team's m0St promising boxers, was not able to prove himself in com- Petition. This was because it was not possible to find HH OPP0Hent in his weight class, Hy-weight. ' . k Row: LTJG G F nt Row C Murray SN J Conti AN D Battistella AA L Cimino AA R Voltz FA H:ATV1dSOH, SN l3ac l l Dleclnng R Green SD3 R Johnson RD2 W Fresch AT2 K Goss EMFN J Allman PFC3 Truax, Cpl, G. Hill, Jr., AN, C IZIZSTLINC Tum UNQUESTIONABLY the strongest wrestling team in the Sixth Fleet, the Leyte wrestlers were always ready to meet and beat all comers. During the cruise the members of the team won approximately 9075 of all their bouts, mostly by falls. Initially coached by LT W. Champion, MG, USN, former University of Pennsylvania wrestler, the team was more re- cently under the able leadership of LTJG G. E. DeLong, ex-Uni- versity of Illinois and U. S. Naval Academy wrestler. The Leyte team has learned fast and has developed into a good team which shows promise of becoming a power in All-At- lantic-Fleet competition. Front Row: J. Rooney, AM2g C. Del Carpine AN ENS R Owens LT Cleveland V Ciarrone BTS J Fein AN W Cottle BT3 Back Row: L. Rider, ADCg ENS. E McLane R Wentworth YNSN E W'ackrow AOAN R Pace FN ENS R Westerfield H Land, YN3g LTJG. R. Chewg E. Anderson AE3 H McDan1els BT3 S r1'lz LL Tl: M BALL TEAM concluded a very successful season in the Mediter- ranean area by winning the coveted Sixth Eleet Softball Championship. The champion- ship was wrapped up only after the Leyte team defeated the U.S.S. Macon team for the sec- ond consecutive time in a play- off game at Izmir, Turkey. The Sixth Fleet Champions displayed a high degree of team- work and training in all their games. They were under the su- perb management of LT. S. Cleveland of Fighter Squadron 34. L IERS f ALGIERS STANDS on the slope of a hill facing the Bay of Algiers, from which its array of white - houses, rising in the form of an amphitheater, presents an imposing appearance. The old town, which is higher, has an Oriental aspect. Its crowning point is the Casbah, or an- cient fortress, known throughout the world for its eerie habitude. Its streets are narrow, crooked, and dirty. The houses are strong, prison-like edifices, with iron-grated slits for windows, look- ing into central quaclrangles entered by a low doorway. Themodern town, which occupies the lower slope and spreads along the shore, is handsomely built, having broad streets adorned with arcades V and elegant squares. It contains the government building, the barracks, the commercial ware- houses, the residence of the governor general, and the superior courts of justice. 9 Algiers provided the only opportunity of the cruise for a glimpse at quasi-Oriental life and peoples. The turban and fez were quite common here, as were the long, flowing robes worn by the men. Veiled women were a common site as they made their way, in gregarious fashion, through the streets and market-places. Contributing to the mysteriousness that is Algiers are the ghoulish forms of its veiled women. They seldom travel unaccompanied. The Casbah, native quarter of Algiers, tor- tuous alleys, shades of Charles Boyer. The Mule is still the most popular beast of Christian Tourists may enter model Moslem burden- Thel' Serve many Vafled purposes. house but never a Moslem's private home. 200 i Alert Poised, Skillfulg the youngster sizes WVhoosh! A 1 , d E 1'1 'd up his foe The bull does likewise? and we all seilflgee dcaiwne foyfhizynaeff FAI N LA LINEA DE LA CONCEPCION, just across the Spanish border from Gibraltar, provided the final continental entertainment for the Leyte liberty-goers before heading home. Children's Day at the town plaza de toros saw a twelve-year-old boy execute the coup de grace with the finesse and verve of a seasoned matador. Previously, the bull had been turned loose in the arena to be tormented by the toreadors. When the bull had been sufficiently worried with lances and darts, the toreadors withdrew in favor of the human combatant, young Manuel Ortega. After carefully estimating his foe, he adminis- tered the fatal blow to his tortured opponent, sheathing the blade, with one sure thrust, up to the hilt in his body just at the juncture of the neck and spine. Mules dragged out the slaughtered carcass amid the sound of trumpets and applause of the spectators, but not before the bull's ear was sev- ered, and presented by the matador to the most beautiful senorita in attendance. The Local Constabulary turns out en masse No one misbehaves at a time like this. The Lilting Laughter of the senoritas spurs the matadors on to greater glory A nod of favor is reward enough for all the dangers ' 201 CDR. F. G. Hodge, DC, USN LCDR R. G. Gibson, USN Special Services Officer Chairman vlscml. Slslzvlclss STAUNCI-I advocates of a bet- ter planned recreational pro- gram, CDR F. G. Hodge, DC, USN, together with his Officer assistants and the Enlisted Rec- reation Committee, have con- tributed much toward the com- fort and happiness of all hands aboard. Each a specialist in his field, this group strives to maintain a high standard of morale by of- fering the Leyte's crew every service possible. LCDR. C. A. Frame, USN LCDR M. C. Riddle, USN LCDR G. B. McCauley,USNR Secretary Athletic Officer Public Information Officer LTJG L. Ward, USN Assistant Secretary LT. A. Street, USN Hobby Shop LT. J. S. Cleveland, USN f Softball LT. C. Shanahan, USNR Public Inform. Officer ENS. DeVictoria, USN Hobby Shop LT. Culotta, USN Baseball 557232133 , '?f'5 I'5 ?ff'7f7 -If -Vey., ,, X ,. .Va ff .,1g1L2g5Qp,2 '-'t7'5'W5?f 'f jg- .:, ,I x , ,.., ....,, . .,., A . I Q 5. .f ., 'i'1X1',.w H. W 3 , I , . f f- . ni.: ., r V 42 , ':2:'9'-fs qi, f f 1, , 1-ziri'-.,' .2 f C .. .-h.s'm1'.:::, ff-gfggiwgwwag i f 5 , ,. ,. . .wa f ' sa.ws, ,W...Q.sasa3 W.a..,,. i K ,Q K, ,I A.. A3 LT. C. R. Clark, USNR Assistant PIO LCDR A. Erickson, USN Basketball ENS. M. L. Frazier, USN Volleyball 202 LTJG G. Blais, USN Custodian ENS. E. S. Carr, USN Cruise Book ENS. F. McGeachy, USN LTJG G. DeLong, USN ' Boxing lfVrestling ENS. R. T. Keuey, USNC LTJG E. B. Hebden, USN Band Misc. 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