Princeton (CVA 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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2 . ax ......sI2....4e naw. ...,.,... bomb fuses are broken out and assembled as needed ' ..... V-6 Divi- g 1 sion, the sec- ond largest division :cv-' in the Air Depart- ment. The division consists of 105 enlisted men and Chief Petty Otlicers, who handle all of the ship's company aviation ordnance work. The division is broken down into separate crews: oflice, compartment, pyrotech- nics, napalm, belting, hangar deck, elevator, torpedo, tool issue, training, third deck for- ward, and third deck aft. Each one of these Q warheads are attached prior to ATAR's, deadly 6112 rockets have Crews 15 mamtamgd Cm a day and mght basls' leaving armory made a name for themselves in vvhen the Princeton 15 at , Sea the V'6 Korea personnel are at work twenty-tour hours a day, preparing the aviation ammunition to be yi used in the aerial offensives that wreak havoc jf .- on the Communist forces. Every ty e of E Alrcraft Ordnance rocket, bomb and fuze is handled by th? men ig of the V-6 Division. Instilled in them is a H' ' sense ofpresponsibility for know-how, caution, and alertness. -I ,,,,c . The men of the V-6 Division are proud of ' the part that they play in the success of the ship's 1952 Korean Cruise. They are equally it proud of the friendly rivalry that exists be- 1 V tl l tween them and ..... First Row: H. D. Travis, G. B. Gamble, F. B. Grimes, R. L. Curry,D. L. Wilber, E. A. Klug, H. S. Dilts, I. D. Guyle, T. R. Dykes, A. H. Rader, M. L. Russell, E. H. Rollf, T. W. Bennett, W. H. Owen, H. F. Schagrman, D. L. Miller, R. D. Adams, W. N. Anderson, A. P. Parisi, A. F. Hiblar. Second Row: E. L. Alexander, C. G. Able, J. E. Maddox, R. C. Mimna, C. C. Pearce, V. E. King, N. H. Shoemake, C. M. Clark, S. B. Martin, R. F. Lyons, Lt W. C. Metcalf, Chgun E. H. Baird, C. 1. jamilkowski, W. F. Williams, T. E. Steckler, R. M. Glenn, A. R. Johnston, R. D. Lance, M. W. Roberrts, R. R. Porras. Third Row: R. L. Williams, L. Pelsinger, B. E. Hurst, D. E. Brooks, I. P. Senry, D. L. Ecklund, W. D. Cannon, C. T. Nok, R. A. Bloornquist, R. E. R.'E. Davis, W. R. Clark, 1. L. Conner, N. W. jenkins, C. j. Wright, D. E. Creager, P. R. Miller, W. B. Hallin, D. j. Christensen. Fourth Row: I. E. Small, M. R. Nunez, D. R. Branum, S. E. Truett, R. L. Daniell, M. F. Truelock, S. L. Goldshine, O. M. Battles, B. D. Cannon R. B. Cavens, j. D. Nolan, W. H. Brown, E. M. Sengelman.

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metalsmith cuts desired shape on bandsaw Aircraft Engineering e -2' 5 . M x .... the V-4 Di- V -' vision. This is one of the most versatile divisions aboard ship, utilizing very few men to perform the many and varied functions that are required of them. The division is responsible for the repair and main- tenance of all transient aircraftg the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of all aviation shops and shop facilitiesg engine build-upg portable power plantsg all automotive equipmentg and all the accessory equipment needed to service and maintain complete squadrons of aircraft. A sizeable job for anyone! During such emergencies as fire and General Quarters, V-4 assumes the full responsibility for the repair of any damage sustained on the han- gar deck or the 0-1 level of the ship. The divi- sion personnel of seventy men and two officers are deployed from PriFly to the Mess Deck. The mission of V-4 is to maintain a high state of material combat readiness by securing max- imum availability of aircraft and equipment and to develop expert maintenance personnel. This mission is met by the V-4 Division and accom- plished in a 4.0 manner. V-4 helps considerably to ease the job the job of ..... Wright Cyclone cylinders are tightened up instant hot coffee is assured with an acetylene torch l7l ..,m74,4.-..?...i- -

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' Y NL 2000 pounder is lowered into bomb skid as skid crews move it topside for further transfer to North Korea sw A First Row: j. j. Hernandez, F. D. Percival, M. E. Mulligan, D. W. Messer, W. A. Teaney, P. W. Grand, j. G. Sworder, H. F. Scilaeci, L. Molliconi. Second Row: I. H. Gaunya, G. T. Dodson, I. V. Lykins, D. M. Stejens, R. C. Lorenzen, D. M. Burns, I. R. Bendle, K E. T. Brayant, j. R. Barker, 1. W. Estes. I' r