Yorktown (CVA 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Skyraider taxies forward from the arresting gear. The Savage really looks big on landing. It is capable of carrying any type of weapon. The planes must be struck below or spotted forward to make room for more landing aircraft. The wind feels good at the days end, when all planes are home safe. A Banshee moves to number 2 elevator as the chopper is recovered, ending another recovery. 9? 2 1

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The LADY isn't quite so large from out here. The LSO looks critically at the approach. But she gets larger. . . and the LSO becomes more critical. . . . . . until both the pilot and Landing Signal Officer can relax again. 5

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A11 hands must be clean shaven and have a regulation haircut rwlaecfionfi The LADY is squared away and so are her men. Shined shoes, neat neckerchiefs, squared hats, and a recent hair cut are prerequisite to a Well Done from the Skipper. The ever present PA system announces Quarters for Captain's Personnel Inspection , and row upon row of white uniformed men stand parade on the Hight deck. This is where the LADY,S All hands mustered on the Hight deck for the Captain's inspection. men show off. They are a little prouder than most. They know they are the best. T A 1 S The skipper inspects the Air Group. We always managed to look pretty good.