Shangri La (CVA 38) - Naval Cruise Book

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An attack aircraft carrier exists for one purpose - to launch strike aircraft. Its decks are noisy and gigantic compared to oth- er war ships. They are also dangerous. Both the mobile airfield and the birds have to be ready to launch a strike force most any time, most any place. The aircraft of a carrier come in all varieties, shapes and sizes. SHANGRI-LA's aircraft are div- ided into three categories. fighters, bombers, and utility aircraft. The super-sleek F-8 Crusaders are the Shang's fighters. They stand ready on the catapults or in a strategic position in the sky for the protection of the flotilla. The Crusader is versatile. In the wa- ters off the coast of Vietnam, the F-8 has estab- lished a most impressive Mig Kill record. The modified F-8 photo-birds also play an impor- tant role both in war and peace. Its cameras rec- ordmvaluable data concerning strategic positions throughout the world. The A-4 Skyhawk is the Shang's bomber. The Skyhawk, despite its small size, can be fitted with most any type of conventional or nuclear weap- ons. The Skyhawk is the Navy's work-horse and- can be found on all American attack carriers in the FIRST, SIXTH, and SEVENTH fleets. The helicopters and the Carrier-On-Board CCODJ aircraft complete SHANGRI-LA's airborne compliment. The helicopters log more flight hours than any other type of aircraft. The whirly birds are airborne for rescue operations, if need- ed, during all flight operations. They are also used for underway replenishment and as emergency ambulances when needed. The CODS are probably the Shang's most wel- come aircraft - they bring in the mail, the sup- plies, new personnel and, in general, run a taxi service between the floating airbase and shore based fleet support activities. The ship and her personnel evolve around the aircraft. The ship exists for the aircraft and the carrier force exists as the backbone of the fleet. . H'