Princeton (CVA 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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Avgas is pumped aboard from tanker on replenish- ment day end of the Ilne for this gasoline IS a Corsalr's thlrsty tank m tfWf, fy W ff , ffsf X ff ff X 7 Wx X X 'iL Y , - f'Ni I R- Ld LL as W L . XX 1 u f 'Lx wut' NFWALM Gu X 1 1 ff f , f ff , ff 5,5 XW fX ww ff X x w WWW X W gasoline hose connections are double ! fff if ff M xx Z checked to reduce fare hazard from leakage

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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

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f fff' X t 1 X s f Commander Richard W. Long, Navigator Standby!-Mark!-Bearing 320 degrees -right tangent -this is the quarter- master gang taking ay bearing on the Farral- lon Islands as we near San Francisco Bay. Working with the OOD and the navigator, the quartermaster is their right hand man. Expert helmsman, correct time keeper for the ship, consultant on the Rules of the Road, the quartermaster is at home on the bridge and acts capably there in many capacities. When does the sun rise?-The quartermaster has they answer, A Will the moon be full to- night for Flying?-N Division tells you. This small division with its excellent brand of men is the one that finds out where you are going, tells you the route to take, and then gets you there safely. .A large task?-the quarter- masters do it everyday. x ,s -l 3 few men aboard the Princeton carry as much responsibility as the Navigator, Cdr. Long. , X Quartermaster takes bearing -on Tsurugi Saki steady as she goes-helmsman 1 ' Light with alidade Steers by gYl'0 Compass I76