Sicily (CVE 118) - Naval Cruise Book

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Upon her return to the states, the SICILY participated in independent operations off the Virginia Capes and then sailed for Guatanamo Bay, Cuba, for much needed refresher training. She then entered anti-submarine warfare training at Key West, Florida, where her crew was trained in the uses and capabilities of her new undersea weapons. l-lere it was that the SICILY was whipped into shape to act as an integral part of an anti-sub- marine unit. After a few days in Norfolk for liberty and upkeep, she was underway once again, this time to participate in the Navy's annual cold weather operations as a full-fledged anti- submarine carrier. With the completion of the cold weather operation, she returned to Norfolk where she was to remain for the holidays to give liberty to her crew and to repair the damage sustained on the northern Cruise. X' , ,afyi 1.-,, g I, , Y nv 5,11 ' f Y ' I Q 21, , fx. -kr' if i ' V i 5 l 5 I s 5' Q in 'R ' , . 3 ' ' K at 'Ei fm KL , 34 is A I 3 Wa ' 'qi ' X fA,54.. ' wlfgiiitffs f 'R 5' 5 t 1 'A -- zo, . -15,-L, - Vw, 5a,1,, 'f 3 Y ggi R t X l ,-af If-'qu 'iff