Topeka (CLG 8) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 130 text:

Cargo on decks via vertical replenishment helo. Organization, skill, and teamwork must blend, or the transfer of food and other valuable items from the Sixth-Fleet supply ships will take too much time, be damaged or lost. 126 l Tons and tons of foods are handled.

Page 129 text:

xxp f f fff' X X X X f 4552 X wg AQ V36 f A , W z 29 fvif Vx? XZ xv W' s- MQ fgxy, S f Qmwy favjx WSQJ W 5 Aww 3 A ? f fw Qfff A iff Q2 4? IWW? X AX WW!! if W 170W Nwff Qfwlyf Wk! X6 J ix Aw X 6 M! fhw fpf fx ff X f f ff ff fgj

Page 131 text:

A white configuration painted on TOPEKA's fantail, marks the target for helicopters de- lievering passengers, supplies, and communica- tions. From a distance, the helo will start its approach, whether the ship is clipping along at 15 knots or anchored in a sheltered harbor. The co-ordination of CLG- 8's helo detail, and the pilots of these hovering craft, make these ve- hicles a useful tool of the fleet. HELD GPS