Princeton (CVA 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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Xx 6 f '-'Sis-ix fe, , 6000 miles from the refinery, aircraft lube oil is readied for use gasoline and napalm powder mean hot, sticky tinies in Korea .1 lf? - il Aviation Gasolines and Oil . . . .the aircraft service divi- sion, the V-7 Division. This group is charged with the servicing of all air- craft with aviation gasoline, lubricating oil and alcohol. Included in the duties of V-7 Division are the maintenance and operation of all associated equipment, systems, and the spaces assigned. This mission of V-7 Division is to contri- bute to high operational combat readiness by delivering the most rapid and efficient servic- ing of aircraft possible, which is consistent with the strict observance of safety precau- tions and security of the ship and her person- nel. For this purpose a gasoline security l Watch is maintained at all times. The men of the division work many long hours to handle approximately 4,000,000 gallons of gasoline and 16,000 gallons of lube oil during a cruise. It is this branch of the Air Department that is faced with fueling the great number of aircraft that fly from the Sweet P in near-record time. They perform their job in a commendable manner and win i the admiration of all hands. I First Row:,A C. ,F. Sgambati,,G.,. D. Beall, E. E. Layhew, I. W. A rington B. N. Loftin, Chmach, A. A. Newland, C. N. Buchanan, G. W. Shaw, K4 V. Noble, J. R. Byrne, R. E. Lord. 'Second Row: V. H. Trotter, C. L. Hargrove, M. I. johnson, D. G. Crews, r I. Medina, jr. M. W. Kimery, M. j. Molitor, F. E. Patin, G. A. Reading, R. E. Ruress, I. W. Eexton. Third Row: C. Richard- Z son, A. M. Carpenter, A. J. Bologna, R. C. Helm, S. O. Dixon, j. F. Craig, R. L. Stoebe, W. E. Rainek, S. M. Brock, C. L. Foley, L. G. Blue, C. L. Herron, A. Porter. Fouth Row: D. Aeosta, H. L. Constant, D. D. Owens, I. W. Crawford, W. W. Bradford, I. H. Rodgers, C. L. Wienke, L. G. Campbell, M. A. Rocksandich, D. D. Ashmore, F. M. Hicks, G. F. Smith. 'F l ,ff .QA is r.-. l l l i n E l Al