USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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' 57 ' began it- histc „ deployment, leaving Norfolk Nov. .28 and commencing the ship ' .s first trans-Atlantic crossing. Along with the crew of nearly 5,000, a group of 1 2 news media representati es embarked for the first day and night, to cover the start of the maiden deployment. For the first couple of days, the carrier remained in the familiar Virginia Capes operating area, allowing the pilots of Air Wing THREE to re-quality on day and night landings. Then, HST headed east. The weather was not perfect for a transit, but not bad for the time of year. .Still, the ship rocked more than most of the crew, particularly the more junior ones, had experienced. Following a night-time transit through the Strait of Gibraltar. .ST entered the W6t1itrtWfRran .Sea for the first time Dec. 10. and began a turnoxer with USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) the following day.

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