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Most of the time the deck crews can see the crash coming and they go into action even before the 'plane settles. The fire fighters are first on the scene to eliminate the danger of burning gasoline. Right with them comes a detail to rescue the pilot with medical men to assist in case of injury. After the risk of fire is eliminated and the aircrew safely clear of the plane, the task of clearing the awkward wreckage begins. The arresting gear crews swiftly re-rig the barriers and everything is made ready for continuing operations in less time than one would believe possible. ff 11 ,f l 1?
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Air Group ELEVEN made an ex- cellent record for itself in the very small number of crashes aboard during the cruise. Although the operations went smoothly most of the time, an occasional accident served to remind us that carrier operations are serious business, and require constant vigilance, both by the pilots and the ship. iw ff. Yarra 1,2 Y ' -' -. 1 ' - . ' .fi l- 1 P -1 , X- 'M N Q F ,,, s ' Z' f , X Q',F ? Q 'I of- lv '-ri - 1 fi f X. 1 rr ' I 5 xxx 1731 , '-- 1 6-3 '
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operation. We crept out of Gatun Locks into man-made Gatun Lake where fresh water from the lake was used to flush out all the fire mains. A tug guided us through the narrows approaching San Miguel Locks. As we moved into 6'U'LCl,Ifl'lCl, l June, a new month and a new port. For the second time within one year the HAPPY VALLEY prepared to transit the Panama Canal. After' a pleasing one night Cristobal liberty, the ship cautiously felt her way through the first set of locks, narrowly clearing the sides. Per- sonnel crowded all vantage points to watch the exacting i , the locks fish could be seen darting about. Soon Miraflores Locks were transited and HAPPY VALLEY was in home waters, the PACIFIC! We topped off our shopping bags with purchases in Panama City and Balboa, and on 4 June departed for San Diego.
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