Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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