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Plane Guard Duty

Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King from HC-1 Det 1 hovers near U.S.S. Kittyhawk, CVA-63.

These Sea Kings normally orbited in an oval pattern off the starboard side of the carrier during launching and recovery operations. If an aircraft went into the drink, they were on the spot quickly to assist and recover the aircrew. (06/72)

 

 

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