Midway (CVB 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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S liile one burnishes the tlojis on a weather hatch, two others check a carbon-dioxide cvhnder. used for fire-fifihtin;;. for ])roper condition of readiness. Cleaning a big ship is a job that calls for the efforts and cooperation of all hands: a clean ship is a happy ship. Tlie llight deck crane is given a face lifting as men uasli clouji paint work exposed to the weather. ' (X onder how they got that G. I. can up tlicrei '

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f,)iii.-l. Iiis|i -rtiii : parly at work. I In- li -| i ' rliii ! OHictT. uilli flu ' lili lit in li.iiiil. ■ ainiiu ' s tlie fire liose as the Division Ufliit with a slifihl smirk on his face hopes to pass. I 1 ith typical thoroughness, zone inspection continues throughout the compartments. No space, however dark or distant, escapes the prying beam of the Inspecting Officers flasli- light. Ready for inspection, this hospital space is given a last minute review. The inspecting party will be well pleased when this com- partment is checked, judging from the expres- sions shown.