Wasp (CV 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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The honeymoon was spent in the placid waters off the coast of Florida, where the bride, ever anxious to please the eager groom, sought constantly for steady breezes with which to waft aloft the birdmen who loved to try their wings. They, in turn, were delighted to return home to nestle in the comforts of her ,well padded ribs. The first shyness quickly dissipated, marital fnot martiall bliss flourished under the influence of a soft semi-tropical moon and the charm of CVG-I7. Night and day the happy union progressed, under the beaming gaze of the father-of-the-bride. Once in a while, he scowled at the groom when it seemed that he treated the fair lady a little too roughly. But CVA-I8 was a steady gal who knew a thing or two about buzz-boys and their ways. She alternated opportunities for leisure with coy but loud and positive calls which sent all hands scurrying to drills, like GQ, man overboard, air defense and other parlor games which would gradually bring about familial pride and intimacy. She always had a shot in the arm ready too. Suddenly the honeymoon was over and they returned home 'to Norfolk, Virginia for a few household items and a quick glance at the family budget. MOMMA'S LIPSTICK. 5 9.2. I 15.4 ! fl? x sg K-'wx 1.3115 2 Abs AN INFORMED CREW, IS AN ALERT CREW N.

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