U-boat Archive - U-505 - A/S Cruise Report

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60

Fleet Post Office

New York, New York

CVE60/A16-3

SERIAL (0023)

JUN 19 1944

From:	Commander Task Group 22.3
To:	Commander-in-Chief United States Atlantic Fleet

Subject:	Report of A/S Cruise of Task Group 22.3

Enclosures:	(A) Comments and Recommendations of C.T.G.
	(B) Daily Operational Narrative
	(C) Track Charts
	(D) Operational Statistics
	(E) Summary of Crashes and Unusual Incidents
	(F) Weather Summary
	(G) Photographs (2).

1. Submitted herewith is the report of the third A/S cruise of the GUADALCANAL - Task Group 22.3.


	D.V. GALLERY, jr.

DISTRIBUTION:

Cinclant (Orig.)

Cominch (1)

Comairlant (1)

ComfairNorfolk (1)

ASW Unit Norfolk (1)

Asdevlant (1)

Each CVE Atlantic (1)

File (2)


	COMMENTS BY CTG 22.3 ON THIRD ASW CRUISE OF
	GUADALCANAL

	NIGHT FLYING

	For the second time in succession we sailed with a squadron which had not been checked out on the "Charger" for night landings. We therefore had to undertake night training activity ourselves if we were to do any night operation. We wrecked 3 planes right at the beginning of the cruise doing this. However, after we had completed the squadron's training, continuous all night operations, regardless of the moon, became a routine matter. VC-8 is to be highly commended on the outstanding job of night flying which they did.

	It is strongly recommended that no squadron be sent out on an ASW cruise until it has checked out for night landings on the Charger.

	OIL BURNING DE'S

	The three or four extra knots of top speed that you get from a DE of the Jenks class is not worth the cost to the task group in oil and in reduced endurance for the whole group. I would much rather prefer an escort group composed entirely of diesel driven DEs.

	VHF RADIO ON DESTROYERS

	All DEs had VHF radio and stood watch on the aircraft frequency. This proved to be of extremely great value. The DEs always know what the planes were doing and vice versa. Excellent cooperation between air and surface craft was made easy.

	SONOBUOYS

	On about four different occasions, pilots insisted that they were hearing submarines on sonobuoys. I do not believe that they were hearing submarines.

	At one time we were able to hear a rhythmic churning noise in the ear phones of a radio circuit in air plot which was nt connected to sonobuoys in any manor. Had such a noise been heard on a sonobuoy receiver anyone trained in the use of sonobuoys would have stated that he heard propeller cavitation close aboard.

	I believe there are electric circuits in the airplane which generate noises in the sonobuoy receivers and deceive the pilots.

	ENCLOSURE (A).

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

CVE60/A16-3

OPERATIONS

DATE ____13 & 14 May 1944__________Z.D.______4:00___________________

SHIPS IN COMPANY:	U.S.S. PILLSBURY	(DE133)
	U.S.S. POPE	(DE134)
	U.S.S. FLAHERTY	(DE135)
	U.S.S. CHATELAIN	(DE149)
	U.S.S. JENKS	(DE665)

WEATHER___Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY___6-15 mi___WIND___SW - 13 knots.___

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good___CLOUDS_Cumulus & Cirrus_SEA Slight with no swell

SURFACE TEMP.___73°_F.___________

TIME EVENT

13/1205	Underway from Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va. to calibrate DAQ equipment in York Spit Channel.

13/1503	Anchored in York Spit Channel for DAQ calibration.

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14/1158	Underway in accordance with Cinclant dispatch 032023.

14/1418	Internal explosion in No. 1 Boiler. Firebox flooded - steam and water pouring out of burner air registers and into fire room.

14/1433	Changed cus to return to Hampton Roads to permit survey of damage to boiler and to explore feasibility of effecting repairs at sea.

14/1654	Anchored in Hampton Roads, Berth No. 3.

----	Inspection of #1 boiler revealed following damage:
	Tube #17 Row "A" burst, no other damage except wetted firebrick.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	00	00
BROUGHT FWD.	00	00
TOTAL	00	00

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____15 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______4:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		36°54'N
		75°20'W
Sunrise	0600	Sunset	1952
Moonrise	0204	Moonset	1244
Last Quarter

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__Partly Cloudy_____VISIBILITY__6-15 mi.__WIND_____8-9 knots.______

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good____CLOUDS_Cumulus & Cirrus___SEA_Slight no swell__

SURFACE TEMP._____73°_F____

TIME EVENT

0755	Underway from berth No. 3, Hampton Roads, Va.

1040	Navy Blimp reported on station as air cover.

1150	U.S.S. JENKS, reported casualty to forward turbine thrust bearing and recommended return to U.S. for repairs.

1419	Took departure from entrance of swept channel marked by buoy XS.

1500	Tube replaced and hydrostatic test put on #1 boiler.

1530	U.S.S. JENKS came alongside to receive three engineering officers from carrier to survey damage.

1655	Blimp air cover departed.

1856	U.S.S. JENKS ordered to Bermuda for repairs; to rejoin later.

2010	No flight operations.

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	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	00	00
BROUGHT FWD.	00	00
TOTAL	00	00

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____16 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______3:00___________________

SHIPS IN COMPANY:	U.S.S. PILLSBURY
	U.S.S. POPE
	U.S.S. FLAHERTY
	U.S.S. CHATELAIN

		1200 POSITION
		35°47'N
		69°23'W
Sunrise	0640	Sunset	2023
Moonrise	0326	Moonset	1428
6 days before New Moon

WEATHER__Mostly Cloudy_____VISIBILITY__4-8 mi.__WIND_____SW 14-17 knots.___

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average____CLOUDS_Stratus-cu-Nb. ___SEA_Slight __

SURFACE TEMP._____71.5°_F____

TIME EVENT


0018	Lighted off #1 boiler for 15 minutes to bake it out. This procedure carried out every hour until put on line.

0705	Launched 5VT and 3 VF on A/S search. GP#1, axis 100°.

0848	T27 (Ens. Wm. A. Allison) reported he was making a water landing. However his engine caught and he proceeded on mission.

0855	Message relayed through T31 the F9 had sighted man who bailed out of T27 in water.

0905	T30 and F8 arrived at scene and assisted search for man in water, who was frequently lost to sight. Ceiling 700'; visibility restricted. TG changed course to south to vicinity of survivor.

0914	A definite radar fix having been obtained on planes at scene, the U.S.S. CHATELAIN was ordered to proceed ahead at full speed. Man in water bore 180° - 37 miles.

0920	T31 and F5 vectored to scene to assist search.

1015	Launched T23 and T25 and vectored them out to relieve planes at scene.

1055	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported she had recovered man from water.

1100	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported rescued man, (HATFIELD, R.E. ARM3/c, 628-89-21) believed the gunner had also jumped from the plane; no one had observed a second parachute. Entire TG searched the are thoroughly until 1348, assisted by T23 and T25 but found no trace of the gunner, SHARPE, C.S., AOM3/c, 321-83-26. Position 35°45'N, 69°45'W

1100	T31 made deferred forced lansding due to engine trouble.

1112	Recovered 0705 flight.

1325	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 100°(T).

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____16 May 1944__(continued)___

TIME EVENT

1346	Recovered VT23 and VT25.

1506	Radar contact 25 miles east of ship observed reversing CUS to north. Efforts to establish communications with planes flying that sedctor unsuccessful.

1520	T27 asked for vector to return to ship. Identified by Code 4, IFF. 25 miles NW of carrier. T27 not receiving transmissions from ship was given vector through another plane orbiting base. F8, his wing plane, reported in overcast also vectored back to base.

1548	Vectored T26 and F9 to NE to place them closer to assumed position of T24 and F3, overdue from first sector of search. Radar contact apeared at 020°(T) 52 miles. F9 finally established communication with T24 and relayed homing vector.

1627	Launched 4VT to fly sectors 3 and 4 of GP#2, A/S search, axis 100°(T).

1649	Recovered 1325 flight.

1810	Launched 3VT and 1VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 100°.

1838	T26 made deferred forced landing due to hydraulic leak.

2030	Recovered planes from 1627 and 1810 flights.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	58.9	26.6
BROUGHT FWD.	00	00
TOTAL	58.9	26.6

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____17 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______2:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		33°33'N
		65°37'W
Sunrise	0717	Sunset	2112
Moonrise	0339	Moonset	1623
5 days before New Moon

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__Partly Cloudy_____VISIBILITY__Unrestricted__WIND___SW - 10 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good____CLOUDS_Scattered Cumulus___SEA_Calm _

SURFACE TEMP._____72°_F____

TIME EVENT

0500	U.S.S. Pillsbury and U.S.S. FLAHERTY left formation to exercise at gunnery practice.

0545	Received Cominch dispatch (170616) reporting excellent fix on U/B at 28°45'N, 68°00'W.

0704	Launched 4Vt adn 4VF on A/S search, GP#1, axis 115°(T).

0745	VT32 sighted Norwegian freighter at 33°16'N, 66°34'W on CUS 270°(T) Sp. 10 knots. No mentioned in dispatches.


0832	Sent dispatch to Cinclant (171032) advising new CUS 180° toward U/B reported in Cominch's 170616.

0835	U.S.S. PILLSBURY and U.S.S. FLAHERTY rejoined.

0856	Launched VT 26 to replace VT32.

0905	VT32 made deferred forced landing because of oil leak.

0920	Changed CUS to 180(T) to close reported U/B.

0920	U.S.S. POPE and U.S.S. CHATELAIN left formation for gunnery exercises.

0938	VT21 sighted tanker at 3336'N, 6612'W on CUS 050(T), SP 8-10 knots. Not mentioned in dispatches.

1045	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, special plan 75 miles ahead and abeam, axis 180(T).

1107	VF7 made deferred forced landing - engine rough and under powered.

1115	Recovered planes from 0704 flight and VT32.

1250	U.S.S. POPE and U.S.S. CHATELAIN rejoined.

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____17 May 1944___(continued)____ ___

TIME EVENT

1428	Launched 5VT and 2VF on A/S search, special plan, 75 miles ahead and abeam, axis 180°(T).

1432	Sent dispatch (171632) to Cinclant, amplifying intentions of keeping TG over U/B position.

1707	VT32 sighted 2AM's at 31°10"N, 66°55'W, CUS, 240°(T), SP 16 knots.

1856	Recovered planes from 1428 flight.

2143	Received dispatch (172236) from Cinclant directing C.T.G. to proceed in accordance with dispatch 132254 and to keep clear of killer group and shore based aircraft.

2220	Changed CUS to 140°(T) in order to comply with CINCLANT'S 172236.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	53.5	36.4
BROUGHT FWD.	58.9	26.6
TOTAL	112.4	63.0

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____18 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______2:00___________________

		POSITION
		29°39'N
		62°40'W
Sunrise	0730	Sunset	2049
Moonrise	0503	Moonset	1710
4 days before New Moon

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER Partly Cloudy - Rain Showers VISIBILITY__8 -15 mi.__WIND_SE - 7 Kts._

FLYING CONDITIONS_Good__CLOUDS_Cumulus & Cirrostratus__SEA_Slight no swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____73°_F.____

TIME EVENT

0450	No. 1 boiler cut into main steam line; replacement of tube and repairs having been completed and tested.

0650	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#3, axis 090°(T).

0800	VT29 sighted U.S. Tanker at 28°40'N, 63°55'W on CUS 022°, SP 10 knnots. No mentioned in dispatches.

0805	Launched 4VF to join VT's on remaining sectors of A/S search.

1050	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 090°(T).

1128	Recovered all planes from 0650 and 0805 flights.

1140	VT29 sighted AV10 at 29°10'N, 61°50'W on various courses.

1359	Recovered VF1; no suction on wing tank.

1500	Recovered planes from 1050 flight.

1525	U.S.S. POPE and CHATELAIN exercised at gunnery practice.

1545	Carrier conducted gunnery exercise. Ammunition expended 1200/20's; 300/40's; and 25/5'.

2040	Launched 7VT for night qualification of pilots.

2215	Made final recovery of all planes. Rain squalls approaching from S.E.; wind freshining. Made eight (8) night landings, qualified five pilots.

	NOTE: Qualification consists of 2 fly-offs and 2 landings after sunset during twilight, and 2 landings and 1 catapult shot commencing at least 3/4 hour after sunset.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	41.1	28.1
BROUGHT FWD.	112.4	63.0
TOTAL	153.5	91.1

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____19 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______2:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		26°54'N
		57°51'W
Sunrise	0716	Sunset	2026
Moonrise	0522	Moonset	1758
3 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Restr. by rain showers 10m.__WIND__E 18 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average_CLOUDS_SC, CU, CI, CS_SEA_Slight very slight swell

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0615	Launched 2VT as TG patrol, Plan 15 of FTP219, axis 130(T) distance 10 miles.

0943	Launched 8VF, A/S search, GP#2, axis 130(T).

1000	Launched VF8 to replace VF7.

1009	VF7 made defered forced landing due to oil leak.

1031	Revovered planes from 0615 flight.

1357	VF1 landed hard; drag-link assembly right landing gear collapsed.

1415	Rercovered all planes from 0943 flight.

1948	Launched 7VT for night qualification of pilots. 8/10 overcast clearing; visibility 9 miles, easterly wind 19 knots, slight swell.

2153	VT26 took high cut, was fast, held off; did not catch wire; tripped by #2 and #3 barriers, nosed over on forward elevator . Damaged fuselage, engine mount, propeller and tail wheel; sudden stoppage of engine.

2210	VT25 took high cut, was fast, held-off; caught #9 wire, crashed #2 and #3 barriers. Sudden engine stoppage, broken engine mount, damaged propeller and left wing.

2240	VT23 landed with wheels up. Damaged propeller and fuselage; sudden engine stoppage.

2240	Recovered all planes from 1948 flight. Made 8 twilight and nine (9) night landings. Qualified three(3) pilots.

	NOTE: VHF radio for landing signal officer went out of commission at about 2100 (just about the end of twilight).

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	21.0	34.6
BROUGHT FWD.	153.5	91.1
TOTAL	174.5	125.7

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

DATE ____20 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______2___________________

		1200 POSITION
		25°03'N
		52°55'W
Sunrise	0705	Sunset	2004
Moonrise	0544	Moonset	1834
2 days before New Moon.

Partly cloudy with

WEATHER__ light rain___VISIBILITY__12-15 miles__WIND__Easterly 18 kts._

Stratocumulus & cumulus

FLYING CONDITIONS Average to good_CLOUDS_altostratus, altocumulus SEA_Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0623	Launched 2VT on TG Patrol, Plan #15 of FTP219, axis 130°(T).

1001	Launched 2VT for practice landings.

1005	Launched 8VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 085°(T).

1018	Small fire in accessory section of VT22 while being taxied on flight deck. No damage.

1025	Recovered 0623 flight.

1141	Made final recovery of 2VT making practice landings. (7 landings).

1430	Recovered planes from 1005 flight.

1915	Launched 6VT for night qualifications of pilots.

2141	VT21 made normal landing, caught number 7 wire. Propeller nicked number 2 barrier.

2209	Recovered all planes from qualifications flight. Five (5) pilots qualified for night landings. Made 6 twilight and 11 night landings.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	24.7	33.4
BROUGHT FWD.	174.5	125.7
TOTAL	199.2	159.1

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____21 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______1:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		25°25'N
		47°55'W
Sunrise	0657	Sunset	2014
Moonrise	0632	Moonset	1944
1 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__12 - 15 miles.__WIND__Easterly 18 knots._

Stratocumulus & cumulus

FLYING CONDITIONS__Very good_CLOUDS_altostratus, altocumulus_SEA_Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____73°_F____

TIME EVENT

0654	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search GP#3, axis 045. In addition to primary missions planes were instructed to locate U.S.S. JENKS enroute from Bermuda to rejoin TG.

0810	VT29 sighted U.S.S. JENKS bearing 355°(T) 64 miles, approximately where anticipated.

0945	U.S.S. JENKS ordered to steer 180° to close TG.

0953	VT29 made deferred forced landing because of oil leak.

1040	Launched 4VF to locate U.S.S. JENKS and simulate U/B attack. Sectors 2 and 4 of GP#3 other planes vectored to the scene.

1118	Recovered planes from 0654 flight.

1127	U.S.S. JENKS rejoined formation.

1445	Recovered planes from 1040 flight.

1914	U.S.S. PILLSBURY left formation to act as target for night flight.

2101	Launched 4VT on radar search for U.S.S. PILLSBURY, axis of search 115°(T). Planes to illuminate PILLSBURY with flares and simulate attack.

2257	Recovered all planes from 2114 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	21.9	32.6
BROUGHT FWD.	199.2	159.1
TOTAL	221.1	191.7

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____22 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______1:30___________________

SHIPS IN COMPANY:	U.S.S. PILLSBURY
	U.S.S. CHATELAIN
	U.S.S. POPE
	U.S.S. FLAHERTY
	U.S.S. JENKS

		1200 POSITION
		23°57'N
		43°44'W
Sunrise	0640	Sunset	1956
Moonrise	0705	Moonset	2024
New Moon.

WEATHER__Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Excellent.__WIND__Easterly 20 kts._

Cumulus altostratus/stratus

FLYING CONDITIONS__Very good _CLOUDS_stratocumulus, cirro_SEA_ Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0431	TG except U.S.S. JENKS reversed course to permit U.S.S. JENKS to open distance and simulate target for aircraft search.

0634	Launched 4VT and 4VF for training search for U.S.S. JENKS, GP#3, axis 115°, JENKS not located by this flight.

0729	Launched VT27 for engine run-in and test.

1032	Launched 4VF, forward sectors of GP#1, axis 115°(T) to continue search for U.S.S. JENKS.

1106	Recovered planes from 0634 flight.

1114	VF9 reported contact on U.S.S. JENKS. Other planes vectored to scene.

1115	Recovered VT27.

1129	Launched killer group of 1VT and 1VF and vectored them to drill contact.

1155	Killer group reported over drill contact. Recalled the 4VF of the 1032 flight to act as CAP. Conducted F.D.O. Drill using killer group to simulate attacks on T.G. and intercepting with CAP.

----	German language broadcasts (strength 5) completed change in KC of high frequency radio used to control aircraft.

2102	Launched 2VT on A/S radar search, GP#8, axis 130°(T).

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	33.4	36.9
BROUGHT FWD.	221.1	191.7
TOTAL	254.5	228.6

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____23 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______1:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		21°13'N
		39°46'W
Sunrise	0700	Sunset	2006
Moonrise	0808	Moonset	2130
1 day after New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Rain - Partly Cloudy_VISIBILITY__Unrestricted.__WIND__E. 24 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average _CLOUDS_Cu. Sc. Ac _SEA_Slight - slight

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F.____

TIME EVENT

0038	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 130°(T). VT31 failed to establish communication with ship; did not fly his starboard sectors; orbited T.G.

----	VT28 vectored to investigate SG radar contact bearing 335°(T) 18 miles from ship. Evaluated as a cloud. VT28 flew approximately 45 miles on first sector and was forced to return to base because of heavy rain squalls.

0141	Recovered VT32.

0208	VT30 could not receive Landing Signal Officer's VHF. Fed VHF receiver in CIC into MHF transmitter so that pilot could receive L.S.O.'s instructions. Pilot's comments received in CIC and relayed to L.S.O. by sound powered phone. VT30's approach light was out during this landing.

0455	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 130°(T).

0515	Recovered planes from 0038 flight.

0843	Recovered 0455 flight.

1000	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, GP#1, axis 130°(T).

1006	Launched VT27 for test flight.

1047	Commenced fueling U.S.S. JENKS from starboard quarter.

1240	Completed fueling U.S.S. JENKS, having delivered 34,035 galons of fuel oil.

1419	Recovered 1000 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	35.7	16.2
BROUGHT FWD.	254.5	228.6
TOTAL	290.2	244.8

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____24 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+1:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		18°32'N
		34°48'W
Sunrise	0643	Sunset	1942
Moonrise	0843	Moonset	2102
2 days after New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__12 m._ _WIND__ENE-NE 23-28 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average _CLOUDS_Ac,Sc,Cu _SEA_Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____75°_F____

TIME EVENT

0440	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 085°(T).

0510	VT21 reported generator not operating. Directed to orbit base until dawn.

0534	Launched VT24 to replace VT21; flew second and thrid sectors.

0628	Recovered VT21.

0834	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search, axis 100(T). Immediately after launching VT27 requested emergency forced landing because of engine trouble.

0841	Recovered VT27.

0851	Launched VT28 to replace VT27.

0901	Recovered VT24 and planed from 0440 flight.

0931	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search, axis 100°(T).

1238	Recovered planes from 0834 flight.

1308	Launched 2VT and 2 VF on A/S searchm axis 140°(T).

1317	VT32 made deferred forced landing due to bad hydraulic leak.

1324	Launched VT28 to replace VT32.

1347	Recovered 0931 flight.

1619	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search, axis 140°(T).

1731	Recovered planes rom 1308 flight.

2022	Recovered planes from 1619 flight. Four (4) night landings.

2100	Scheduled flight of 2VT on A/S search 2100 to 250100. Cancelled because of squally and overcast weather and pitching deck.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	50.2	32.7
BROUGHT FWD.	290.2	244.8
TOTAL	340.4	277.5

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____25 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		16°16'N
		32°19'W
Sunrise	0706	Sunset	1957
Moonrise	0956	Moonset	2309
3 days after New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__15 mi. average__WIND__North Easterly 24 kts._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average_CLOUDS_Strato cu. & cu._SEA_Slight - Moderateswell

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0348	Launched 2VT on A/S radar search, GP#8, axis 140°(T). Slight sea. 4/10 cloud coverage. All flights planned to cover area of U/B moving SE reported by COMINCH 251537 at 16°30'N, 33°00'W.

0409	VT32, flying at 1200' feet. picked up radar contact at 4 miles; disappeared in sea returned at 1 3/4 miles. Dropped flares and 2 sonobuoys; results negative. Position 16°25'N, 32°38'W.

0414	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 140°(T).

0522	Comcortdiv 4 ordered to search area with three escorts. U.S.S. PILLSBURY, CHATELAIN AND FLAHERTY left formation.

0630	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search, GP#8. T.G. circling scene of contact at distance of 10 miles.

0700	F-8 reported engine trouble. Ordered to return to base with T31.

0758	Recovered 0354 flight.

0807	Launched VT27 on test flight.

0814	F8 made deferred forced landing. VT31 ordered to orbit 3 DEs on search.

0855	Recovered 0414 flight. VT22 had dificulty getting flaps and wheels down; used manual pump.

1035	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#8, axis 140°(T).

1049	Recovered 0630 flight and VT27. TG discontinued circling contact; Comcortdiv4 reported negative results from sound search.

1454	Recovered 1035 flight.

1500	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, CHATELAIN and FLAHERTY rejoined formation.

ENCLOSURE B Page 14.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____25 May 1944___(continued)____ _

TIME EVENT

1600	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 135°(T).

1915	Recovered all VF from 1600 flight.

2030	Recovered VT from 1600 flight. Escorts took station on night radar scouting line at 5 mile intervals; continued until 260300.

2100	Scheduled flight of 2VT cancelled because of solid overcast.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	45.7	34.7
BROUGHT FWD.	340.4	277.5
TOTAL	386.1	312.2

ENCLOSURE B Page 15

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____26 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		13°20'N
		29°22'W
Sunrise	0701	Sunset	1943
Moonrise	1044	Moonset	2304
4 days after New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__6-12 miles.__WIND__NE 22 miles._

Cirrustratus

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average_CLOUDS_Stratocumulus_SEA_Slight with a slight swell

SURFACE TEMP._____75°_F____

TIME EVENT

0348	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 140°(T).

0428	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 140°(T).

0632	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search, forward sectors of GP#2, axis 140°(T).

0656	VT28 had three disappearing radar contacts at a range of 3 miles. Negative results on sonobuoy. Evaluated as clouds, which were numerous in the vicinity. 14°13'N, 29°31'W.

0755	Recovered 0348 Flight.

0841	Recovered 0428 flight.

0902	Launched VT29 for engine run-in flight.

1031	Launched 4VF on A/S search, sectors #1 and #2 of GP#2, axis 140°(T).

1050	Recovered 0632 flight.

1313	Recovered VT29.

1448	Recovered 1031 flight.

1548	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 140°(T).

2010	Recovered 1548 flight.

2045	Escorts took station on night radar scouting line at 5 mile intervals.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	45.8	41.2
BROUGHT FWD.	386.1	312.2
TOTAL	431.9	353.4

ENCLOSURE B Page 16

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____27 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		10°08'N
		26°08'W
Sunrise	0655	Sunset	1925
Moonrise	1141	Moonset	-----
5 days after New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Haze - Partly - Cloudy_VISIBILITY__2-4 miles.__WIND__Northerly._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average _CLOUDS_Cu & Sc. _SEA_Calm-Slight Swell

SURFACE TEMP._____77°_F____

TIME EVENT

0350	Launched 2 VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 140° - 13 miles.

0626	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search forward sectors of GP#2, axis 140°(T), 13 knots.

0758	Recovered 0350 flight.

1042	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#8, axis 140°(T).

1051	Recovered 0628 flight.

1216	U.S.S. PILLSBURY reported possible U/B sound contact, bearing 215°(T), 1600 yards. Carrier reversed course.

1218	F4 and F5 ordered to orbit DEs on search.

1224	U.S.S. JENKS reported sound contact. Comcortdiv4 ordered to investigate using U.S.S. PILLSBURY, JENKS and POPE.

1227	U.S.S. JENKS reported their contact evaluated as fish noises. PILLSBURY still had contact.

1248	U.S.S. POPE reported contact bearing 127(T).

1314	Comcortdiv 4 reported contact evaluated as fish noises. Discontinued search and took course to rejoin T.G.

1315	F4 and F5 ordered to proceed on last sector of planned search.

1352	U.S.S. JENKS reported sound contact. Evaluated as fish noises.

1456	Recovered 1042 flight.

1521	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 125°(T).

ENCLOSURE B Page 17.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____27 May 1944_(continued)______

1633	U.S.S. JENKS reported contact bearing 080°(T) 800 yards. two (2) minutes later reported it as fish or seaweed.

1850	U.S.S. PILLSBURY reported sound contact. Sighted a black fish.

1904	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 115°(T).

1927	Recovered plane from 1521 flight.

2231	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 115°(T).

2312	VT31 took high cut slightly fast caught #7 wire, nicked #2 barrier. Damage to plane; propeller, landing gear fairing torn, brake hydraulic lines.

2334	VT30 reported 3 radar contacts at 09°11'N, 24°31'W.

2340	Recovered 1904 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	52.5	33.4
BROUGHT FWD.	431.9	353.4
TOTAL	484.4	386.8

ENCLOSURE B Page 18.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

DATE ____28 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		9°35'N
		24°25'W
Sunrise	0645	Sunset	1927
Moonrise	1232	Moonset	0031
6 days after New Moon.

WEATHER__ Cloudy-Haze___VISIBILITY__2-5 miles.__WIND__Northerly 7-12 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average_CLOUDS_Ci, Cs, As, Sc, Cu._SEA_Calm

SURFACE TEMP._____78°_F____

TIME EVENT

0001	T30 reported he had lost radar contacts picked up at 27/2334. Dropped flares and sonobuoys; reports negative.

0011	Comcortdiv 4 ordered to investigate area of A/C contact with U.S.S. PILLSBURY, JENKS and FLAHERTY. Contact then bearing 220° 10 miles.

0027	U.S.S. POPE reported HF/DF bearing 125° on U/B enigma type message on 6790 kc. Carrier had bearing of 179°(T) on steady wave, strength 5.

0032	VT22 vectored to vicinity of T30's contact to conduct a square search.

0127	SK radar contact on unidentified aircraft bearing 120°(T) 60 miles on CUS 240°(T). Assumed to a commercial transport.

0255	Recovered planes from 272231 flight.

0315	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, FLAHERTY and JENKS ordered to rejoin, having reported negative results from search.

0350	Launched 4VT on A/S search, Gp#2, axis 180°(T).

0413	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, FLAHERTY and JENKS rejoined formation.

0805	Recovered 0350 flight.

0858	Launched 4VT and 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 000°(T).

0940	SE bogey contact at 180°(T) 75 miles on NE CUS; disappeared at 090° 65 miles. During morning 9 bogies and 1 friendly observed in the same area. Assumed to be land-based patrol planes.

1259	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, forward sectors only, axis 045°(T).

1328	Recovered 0858 flight.

ENCLOSURE B Page 19

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____28 May 1944_(continued)______

TIME EVENT

1457	U.S.S. POPE reported radar contact bearing 345°(T), 11.5 knots, U.S.S. PILLSBURY, CHATELAIN and POPE ordered to investigate. Answered challenge as British Empire Chieftain on southerly CUS; SP 13 knots. DR position based on CUS and speed contained in last dispatch notice (23 May) was 500 miles west of sighting. Sighted at 10°18'N, 24°11'W.

1523	U.S.S. CHATELAIN had disappearing blip in vicinity of Empire Chieftain. Ordered to investigate.

1535	VF9 made a deferred forced landing; generator out. Wing plane VF6 recovered also.

1552	U.S.S. POPE reported contact in the vicinity of Empire Chieftain.

1615	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported her contact evaluated as fish.

1620	U.S.S. POPE reported her contact electrical echoes and fish noises.

1708	Recovered remaining VF from 1259 flight.

1710	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, POPE and CHATELAIN rejoined formation.

1801	Launched 4VT on A/S search, axis 270°(T).

1850	Launched VT29 to replace VT32.

1900	VT32 made deferred forced landing due to oil leak.

1941	VT29 sighted Greek merchant vessel at 8°58'N, 24°34'W; CUS 240°(T), SP 8-10 knots. Not mentioned in dispatches.

1946	VT28 reported merchant vessel bearing 290°(T) 20 miles from TG.

2030	U.S.S. JENKS and FLAHERTY to investigate merchant vessel. Reported it as the Spanish ship "CABO PRIOR" on a CUS of 210°(T) SP 8 knots. Not mentioned in dispatches. Sighted at 10°16'N, 25°04'W.

2255	U.S.S. JENKS and FLAHERTY rejoined formation.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	49.8	29.3
BROUGHT FWD.	484.4	386.8
TOTAL	534.2	416.1

ENCLOSURE B Page 20

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____29 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		11°31'N
		27°35'W
Sunrise	0644	Sunset	1948
Moonrise	1307	Moonset	0057
7 days after New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Unrestricted__WIND__North Easterly 10 k._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average toGood_CLOUDS_Cu, Ci, Cs _SEA_Calm very slight

SURFACE TEMP._____80°_F____

TIME EVENT

0133	U.S.S. JENKS reported flashes resembling explosions bearing 320°(T).

0314	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 305°(T).

0716	Recovered 0314 flight.

0801	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, sectors #1 and #2, axis 305°(T).

1215	Recovered 0801 flight.

1430	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, forward sectors, axis 305°(T).

1505	Commenced fueling U.S.S. JENKS alongside starboard quarter.

1620	Transferred Lt. G.E. DEMOREST to the U.S.S. JENKS for temporary duty.

1743	Completed fueling U.S.S. JENKS, having delivered 59,520 gallons of oil.

1834	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 150°(T).

1850	Recovered 1430 flight.

1950	PILLSBURY reported passing through oil slick, 12°06'N, 28°32'W, CUS 240°(T), SP 4 knots, approximately at predicted position.

2003	VT27 sighted Swedish ship CHRISTOPHERSON at 13°22'N, 27°47'W CUS 240°(T), SP 4 knots, approximately at predicted position.

2246	Recovered 1834 flight.

2200	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 150°(T).

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	38.8	34.3
BROUGHT FWD.	534.2	416.1
TOTAL	573.0	450.4

ENCLOSURE B Page 21

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____30 May 1944_______ ___Z.D._____+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		09°54'N
		26°46'W
Sunrise	0656	Sunset	1928
Moonrise	1350	Moonset	0142
First Quarter

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__10 - 12 miles.__WIND__NE - 15 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average to Good_CLOUDS_Cumulus SC_SEA_Calm - very slight

SURFACE TEMP._____76°_F____

TIME EVENT

0247	Casualty to TBS transmitter - out of commission.

0303	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 150°(T).

0705	Launched 4VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 150°(T).

0720	Recovered 0305 flight.

1125	Recovered 0705 flight.

1245	Launched 2VT and 4VF on A/S search GP#2, axis 150°(T).

1436	Launched VT23 for engine run-in and test.

1545	U.S.S. FLAHERTY reported sound contact at 9°22'N, 26°18'W(DRT). U.S.S. PILLSBURY and CHATELAIN joined FLAHERTY on search.

1600	U.S.S. FLAHERTY reported she had dropped two depth charges but had not evaluated the contact.

1628	Launched VT24 and vectored it to DEs to assist search.

1646	Recovered VF from 1245 flight. VF3 made a normal approach, landed, wheels first and bounced, held off, did not catch wire, tripped by #2 and #3 barriers, landed on its back, damaging vertical fin, cockpit enclosure, left wing, propeller and sudden stoppage of engine, Pilot, Lt.(jg) F. Bohlen was uninjured.

1648	U.S.S. JENKS reported sound contact. Left formation to investigate, leaving U.S.S. POPE as carrier escort.

1710	U.S.S. JENKS reported firing once ahead. Comcortdiv 4 ordered U.S.S. PILLSBURY and CHATELAIN to join the JENKS; FLAHERTY to rejoin carrier.

1712	Recovered VT from 1245 flight.

1755	Comcortdiv 4 reported the U.S.S. JENKS had dropped pattern of depth charges and had lost contact (Communications established on VHF via VT 24).

ENCLOSURE B Page 22.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____30 May 1944___(continued)____

TIME EVENT

1840	Recovered VT23 from test flight.

1845	Comcortdiv 4 reported contact evaluated as fish; rejoining formation.

1912	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2 axis 035°(T)

1943	VT29 made deferred forced landing due to hydraulic leak.

1950	U.S.S. FLAHERTY came alongside to pass motor generator armature to carrier.

1955	Launched VT27 to replace VT29.

2019	Launched VT28 to replace VT22.

2050	VT22 made deferred forced landing due to oil and hydraulic leaks. Vision greatly obstructed by hydraulic fluid during landing.

2115	TBY set up on bridge to replace TBS temporarily.

2246	Launched 2VF on A/S search, GP#2, axis 035°(T).

2319	Recovered 1913 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	57.4	33.1
BROUGHT FWD.	573.0	450.4
TOTAL	630.4	483.5

ENCLOSURE B Page 23

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____31 May 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		11°00'N
		24°33'W
Sunrise	0643	Sunset	1922
Moonrise	1431	Moonset	0207
6 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__5 to 15 miles.__WIND__NNE - 15 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average_CLOUDS_Cu, Sc, Ci, Cs._SEA_Calm - Slight Swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____77°_F____

TIME EVENT

0300	Recovered 302243 flight.

0336	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 035°(T).

0356	VT27 flying at 1500 feet picked up radar contact at 20 miles; blip disappeared at 2 1/2 miles, plane then at 4000 feet, 10°31'N, 24°26'W. At the same time picked up another contact at 8 miles which was later identified as the Spanish ship "TOM". VT27 dropped sonobuoys in the vicinity of the disappearing blip with negative results.

0410	VT30 reported sighting lighted ship "TOM ESPANA", on CUS 060°(T), SP 10 knots. Did not reply to challenge. 10°16'N, 24°33'W. Not mentioned in dispatches.

0730	VT27, flying controlled square search around point of disappearing radar contact, sighted Spanish ship "TOM" on CUS 180°(T), 10 kts.

0734	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan #15, FTP19, axis 035°(T).

0806	Recovered all planes from 0336 flight.

0855	TG changed CUS to 180°(T) to close area of disappearing radar contact.

0935	F2 and F5 withdrawn from TG Patrol and vectored out to search for Spanish ship "TOM". Did not sight her.

0944	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, POPE and CHATELAIN left formation to conduct search of dissappearing blip.

1131	Launched 2VT and 2VF on A/S search forward sectors of GP#1. Also instructed to locate Spanish ship "TOM".

1150	Recovered 0734 flight.

1348	VT21 and VF4 reported sighting "TOM" bearing 220° 75 miles on a CUS of 222°(T) SP 8 knots. 09°42'N, 25°01'W.

1410	T21 and VF4 ordered to observe Spaniard at extreme visibility range for a period of one hour.

ENCLOSURE B Page 24.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____31 May 1944___(continued)____ ___

TIME EVENT

1543	Launched VT24, Forward elevator could not be raised from hangar deck level. Scheduled A/S search of 2VT and 2VF cancelled. VF24 ordered to fly T.G. Patrol, Plan 6, FTP219.

1555	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, POPE and CHATELAIN rejoined formation. Negative results from search.

1625	Recovered 1134 flight.

1840	U.S.S. JENKS reported possible sound contact.

1843	U.S.S. JENKS reported insufficient evidence to warrant search on sound contact.

1929	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 035°(T).

2315	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 035°(T).

2337	Recovered planes from 1929 flight.

	NOTE: TOM mentioned in dispatch from Cominch C and R on 1 June this was first word received about her. Position, course, and speed checked OK.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	46.1	18.0
BROUGHT FWD.	630.4	483.5
TOTAL	676.5	501.5

ENCLOSURE B Page 25.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____1 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______+0:30___________________

		1200 POSITION
		13°29'N
		22°09'W
Sunrise	0635	Sunset	1919
Moonrise	1505	Moonset	0241
5 days before FULL Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__8 - 12 miles__WIND__Northerly 13 - 16 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average _CLOUDS_Cirrus, Cumulus, Sc ._SEA_Slight.

SURFACE TEMP._____75.5°_F____

TIME EVENT

0240	VT21 reported sighting Spanish M/V at 12°27'N, 23°38'W. Well illuminated; name not ascertained; not mentioned in dispatches. CUS 240°(T); SP 4 knots.

0305	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#8, axis 035°(T).

0324	Recovered 3123215 flight.

0658	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan #15, FTP219, axis035°(T).

0714	Recovered 0305 flight.

1114	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan #15, FTP 219 axis 035°(T).

1129	Recovered 0658 flight.

1512	VF9 sighted Portugese 2 masted sailing vessel ARLETTE, CUS 070°(T), SP 3 knots. 14°25'N, 21°32'W.

1530	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan #15, axis 035°(T).

1548	Recovered 1114 flight.

1945	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#9, axis 035°(T)

1957	Recovered 1530 flight.

2240	Launched 2 VF on A/S search, GP#1.

2400	Recovered 1945 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	33.2	27.0
BROUGHT FWD.	676.5	501.5
TOTAL	709.7	528.5

ENCLOSURE B Page 26.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____2 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		18°00'N
		26°06'W
Sunrise	0640	Sunset	1956
Moonrise	1453	Moonset	0222
4 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__5 to 12 miles__WIND__North - 18 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS_Sc, Ac, As _SEA_Calm - Slight swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____70°_F____

TIME EVENT

0220	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#1, axis 035°(T).

0323	Recovered 1/2240 flight.

0422	VT21 made deferred forced landing due to engine trouble.

0454	Launched VT27 to replace VT21.

0621	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan #15, axis 035°(T).

0638	Recovered 0220 flight and VT27.

1035	Recovered 0621 flight.

1157	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan #15, axis 000°(T).

1420	U.S.S. JENKS reported doubtful sound contact.

1425	U.S.S. JENKS reported that contact faded at 1600 yards; did not warrent search. Position 18°39'N, 20°12'W (DRT).

1620	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol; Plan #15, TG maneuvering on various courses.

1635	Recovered 1157 flight.

2007	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP9, axis 000°(T).

2024	Rrecovered 1620 flight.

2032	VT30 reported two radar contacts bearing 090°(T) from the carrier. 18°45'N, 19°10'W. Contacts disappeared at 2 miles. Dropped two sonobuoys; heard motor nioses.

2136	Vectored the other three planes on search to the scene of VT30's contact. TG changed course toward contact to 090°(T).

ENCLOSURE B Page 9

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____2 June 1944____(continued)___

TIME EVENT

2220	VT24 reported picking up radar contact at 4 miles; lost in sea return. Dropped two (2) sonobuoys with inconclusive results. Position 1856'N, 1910'W.

2225	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, POPE and JENKS ordered to the vicinity of contacts.

2306	VT30 Lt.(jg) T.B. BOOZER, U.S.N.R. made attack on sonobuoy indications. No results observed.

2313	Launched 2VT A/S search, special plan around area of contacts, axis 000, modified later to 15 mile and 25 mile square searches around area of contact reported by VT30 and VT24, while TG maneuvers to stay in the vicinity.

2325	VT21 flying at 2000' had radar contact at 4 miles, disappeared at 2 miles. Dropped two sonobuoys with negative results. Searched area for 35 minutes then proceeded on mission.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	39.9	25.9
BROUGHT FWD.	709.7	528.5
TOTAL	749.6	554.4

ENCLOSURE B Page 28.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____3 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		20°16'N
		19°22'W
Sunrise	0636	Sunset	1954
Moonrise	1702	Moonset	0456
3 days before Full Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Unrestricted.__WIND__Northerly - 17 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good_CLOUDS_Ac, As, Cu, Sc._SEA_Slight - slight swell

SURFACE TEMP._____78°_F____

TIME EVENT

0021	Recovered 2/2007 flight.

0249	Launched 4VT on A/S search around point of contacts made by VT30 and VT24.

0623	U.S.S. PILLSBURY, POPE and JENKS rejoined formation. Results of search negative.

0644	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan 15 axis 000°(T).

0702	Recovered 0249 flight.

1109	Recovered 0644 flight.

1234	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan 15, axis 000°(T). Also launched VT30 and VT29 for test flights.

1356	VF4 sighted 2 masted Spanish sailboat, "DOROTHEA" at 21°38'N, 19°10'W. on CUS 080°(T), SP 7 knots.

1612	Passed life raft at 21°09'N, 19°22'W. U.S.S. JENKS ordered to sink raft and recover life buoy attached. Later reported life buoy marked "WEARSIDE 1943".

1632	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan 15, axis 000°(T).

1642	Recovered 1234 flight.

2004	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 180°(T).

2016	Recovered 1632 flight.

2333	Launched 2VT on A/S search, GP#2, beam sectors only, axis 180°(T) until 4/0230 then 000°(T).

2218	VT30 sighted a Swedish ship "SAREK" call sign ITDE, on CUS 180°(T) SP 8-10 knots, bearing 223° 80 miles from carrier, 20°00'N, 19°58'W. Not mentioned in dispatches.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	48.5	24.4
BROUGHT FWD.	749.6	91.1
TOTAL	798.1	578.8

ENCLOSURE B Page 29.

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____4 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		21°45'N
		19°18'W
Sunrise	0638	Sunset	1957
Moonrise	1757	Moonset	0454
2 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

Partly cloudy with high and

WEATHER_intermediate clouds._VISIBILITY__Good.__WIND__N - 15-17 knots._

Altocumulus,

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good_ CLOUDS _altostratus, cirrostratus _SEA_Slight.

SURFACE TEMP._____70°_F____

TIME EVENT

1st	Plan of teh day listed Prize Crew for any U/B that might be captured.

0020	Recovered 03/2004.

0055	VT32 sighted Spanish cargo ship "EOLO" at 20°28'N, 19°28'W, on CUS 200°, SP 7-9 knots, Not mentioned in dispatches.

0210	VT32 and VT28 recalled from beam sectors and vectored SSE to vicinity of DR run-up position of possible U/B from A/C radar contacts of 02/2032.

0258	Launched 4VT on A/S search, GP#2, axis 000°(T).

0328	U.S.S. POPE reported radar contact bearing 295°(T), 17 miles Spanish ship "EOLO" was anticipated.

0332	Recovered 03/2333 flight.

0520	U.S.S. POPE reported DAQ bearing of 141°(T) on unidentified U/B message on 6795 kc. Carriers operator had 190°(T) on same message.

0551	U.S.S. POPE reported DAQ bearing of 141°(T) on 6795 kc.

0629	DAQ bearing of 024°(T) or 200°(T) on unidentified U/B message, skywave, strength 3, on 7845 kc.

0655	Launched 2VF as TG Patrol, Plan 15, axis 000°(T).

0729	Recovered 0258 flight.

1110	U.S.S. Chatelain reported possible sound contact bearing 074, 5800 yards from carrier; our CUS 000°(T), 21°30'N, 19°20'W.

1112	F-1 and F-7 then over TG, ordered to standby to assist on the sound contact.

1116	VF-1 (Ensign J.W. CADLE) sighted a submerged U/B, dove and fired burst to show its position, VF-7 (Lieut. W.W. ROBERTS) joined VF-1 over U/B.

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____4 June 1944__(continued)_____

TIME EVENT

1120	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported she was attacking contact. U.S.S. JENKS ordered to act as assisting ship, CHATELAIN the attacking ship.

1121 1/2	VF-1 directed CHATELAIN to reverse CUS.

1122	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported "WE STRUCK OIL".

1122 1/2	U/B surfaced, bearing 083°, 8000 yards from the carrier. VF-1 and VF-7 strafed and escorts opened fire.

1123	CTG to Comcortdiv 4, "I WOULD LIKE TO CAPTURE THAT BASTARD IF POSSIBLE".

1124	Launched killer group of 1-VT and 1-VF.

1125	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported U/B hit several times. JENKS ordered to cease fire.

1127	CHATELAIN reported "THEY ARE ALL HOLDING THEIR HANDS UP. THEY ARE SURRENDERING". Comcortdiv 4 ordered escorts to cease fire. Carrier planes ordered to cease fire.

1138	Escorts commenced recovering survivors from water.

1142	Boarding party, alongside U/B.

1156	Recovered 0655 flight.

1205	Comcortdiv 4 reported boarding party had found one dead man. "LOOKS LIKE WE'LL SAVE THIS ONE".

1221	POPE ordered to rejoin carrier.

1230	Carrier sent salvage crew in two motor whaleboats and maneuvered to stay close to U/B. VT21 and VF4 ordered to patrol around TG at 3 mile radius.

1255	Escorts not otherwise engaged directed to patrol around TG.

1315	CHATELAIN reported publications indicate U/B was the U-505. Had 48 prisoners aboard.

1315	One of the carriers MWB's washed aboard the U/B and swamped. CHATELAIN took it over.

1338	Power off the U/B; now dead in the water. Comcortdiv 4 reported the PILLSBURY had been damaged by U/B bow planes when U/B was alongside.

1342	Comcortdiv 4 reported PILLSBURY had hole in side; forward engineering compartment flooded to waterline.

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____4 June 1944___(continued)____ ___

TIME EVENT

1350	Carriers Engineering Officer on U/B requested tow.

1401	CTG ordered escorts that were standing by U/B but unable to give tow to stand clear; carrier going alongside to commence towing operations.

1408	U.S.S. JENKS reported that Oberleutnant MAYER second in command of the U/B gave its number as U-505, 80 days out of Lorient, France, Kapitan LANGE.

1423	U-505 in tow by carrier. U/B down by stern and listing to starboard.

1435	U.S.S. PILLSBURY requested medical advice for patient crushed between whaleboat and U/B.

1444	Sent collision mat to U.S.S. PILLSBURY in MWB.

1500	Comcortdiv 4 reported reduction gear for starboard shaft in flooded compartment. Estimated it would take day or two to get squarred away; meanwhile 15 knots would be their maximum speed.

1508	Ordered CHATELAIN to hoist carrier's MWB aboard and send her's to carrier.

1533	Recovered 1127 flight. 22 knots of wind across the deck.

1545	American flag hoisted on U/B.

1607	PILLSBURY reported unable to get underway until 1 hole is patched and compartment pumped. Estimated not before 1900.

1612	CHATELAIN reported sending 9 prisoners including the U/B Captain who was badly injured.

1615	Held burial services for dead German crewman.

1615	U.S.S. POPE ordered to stand by the PILLSBURY; remainder of T.G. to proceed on CUS 166°(T). PILLSBURY to rejoin when possible.

1645	MWB alongside to transfer 9 prisoners from CHATELAIN, including Captain on stretcher.

1720	PILLSBURY reported she had 7 prisoners in good condition.

1740	PILLSBURY sent confidential communications to the carrier. CHATELAIN sending ordnance information.

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____4 June 1944___(continued)____ ___

TIME EVENT

1748	JENKS reported having 20 very important publications from U/B.

1759	PILLSBURY having difficulty getting collision mat in place.

1802	Received seventeen (17) prisoners from the CHATELAIN.

1916	MWB returned from U/B with salvage crew.

2002	U.S.S. FLAHERTY reported radar contact bearing 153°, 5 1/2 miles, appeared twice, then disappeared, ordered to investigate. Results negative.

2128	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported possible sound contact.

2136	CHATELAIN reported contact negative.

2325	PILLSBURY unable to pump compartment requested permission to proceed to DAKAR. Ordered to rejoin TG.

2353	Tow line to U/B parted. TG maneuvered to stay in position.

	NOTE: TBY used for ship-to-ship communications in place of TBS; was functioning only intermittently so that throughout the action and subsequent operations the majority communications with screen were relayed through CIC's VHF to a nearby escort and then rebroadcast to screen or addressee. Replies were received on TBS receiver.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	20.5	14.0
BROUGHT FWD.	798.1	578.8
TOTAL	818.6	592.8

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____5 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		21°40'N
		19°15'W
Sunrise	0630	Sunset	1955
Moonrise	1851	Moonset	0530
1 days before Full Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

Plus former U-505

Cloudy with high and

WEATHER__intermediate clouds___VISIBILITY__12 miles.__WIND__N-NE 17 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS_ Ac, As, Sc._ SEA_ Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____70°_F____

TIME EVENT

0140	U.S.S. PILLSBURY and POPE rejoined formation. PILLSBURY ordered to standby U/B ; POPE to take place in screen.

0153	TG commenced circling U/B and U.S.S. PILLSBURY.

0502	Launched 2VT as TG PAtrol, 10, 20, and 30 mile circles.

0815	Recovered 0502 flight. 19 knots of wind across deck.

0911	Sent salvage crew to U/B in MWB to secure tow.

0955	PILLSBURY sending 7 prisoners and the man crushed between U/B and MWB.

1000	On request of U.S.S. PILLSBURY sent Chief Carpenter and 2 men with shallow water diving equipment to effect repairs.

1054	2 1/4" cable tow secured to U/B.

1110	Order given to get underway.

1235	All men returned from U/B. The U.S.S. PILLSBURY lying to, to acomplish repairs.

1255	Comcortdiv 4 reported PILLSBURY had outside patch in place. Requested permission to run at 5 knots until inside patch fixed.

1400	Launched 2 VT as TG Patrol, axis 040°(T), 10, 20 and 30 mile circles.

1723	VT27 sighted 2 masted sailboat bearing 100°(T) 40 miles; 21°55'N, 18°12'W on CUS 330°, SP 3 knots.

1725	VT30 sighted convoy SL160, CUS 000°(T), SP 7 1/2 knots at 20°45'N, 18°43'W. Approximately in predicted position.

1745	CTG and party went aboard U/B for inspection.

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____5 June 1944__(continued)_____ __

TIME EVENT

1740	Recovered 1400 flight. 21 knots of wind across the deck.

1815	Received 3 prisoners from U.S.S. JENKS.

1830	Lt. Demorest returned to carrier from temporary duty on the U.S.S. JENKS.

1920	CTG returned from inspection of U/B.

2001	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, axis 285°(T), circular plan.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	21.6	00.0
BROUGHT FWD.	818.6	592.8
TOTAL	840.2	592.8

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____6 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		22°42'N
		20°48'W
Sunrise	0639	Sunset	2011
Moonrise	1954	Moonset	0623
Full Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Mostly Clear___VISIBILITY__Unrestricted.__WIND__Northerly - 14 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS_Cu, Sc ._SEA_Calm - very slight

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0014	Recovered 05/2001 flight.

0330	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, circular plan. Point option 285°(T).

0720	Recovered 0330 flight.

1111	VT28 sighted Portugese ship "PERO DE ALENQUER" at 22°14'N, 20°48'W on CUS 040°, 10 knots. Approximately at predicted position.

1200	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, circular plan, Pt. Option 285°(T).

1213	Recovered 0712 flight.

1617	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20, 40, 60 mile squares. Pt. Option 280°(T).

1631	Recovered 1200 flight.

2020	Recovered 1617 flight.

2335	Launched 2VT as T.G. Patrol, square plan, Pt. Option 280°(T).

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	43.4	00.0
BROUGHT FWD.	840.2	592.8
TOTAL	883.6	592.8

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____7 June 1944_______ ___Z.D._________________________

		1200 POSITION
		23°19'N
		23°16'W
Sunrise	0644	Sunset	2024
Moonrise	2112	Moonset	0721
1 day after Full Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER_Cloudy t Partly Cloudy_VISIBILITY_12 miles._WIND_Northerly - 12-15 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS _Cs, Cu, Sc, Ac._ SEA_Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____73°_F____

TIME EVENT

0317	VT32 sighted U.S.S. ABNAKI (AT96) bearing 005°, 30 miles, 23°38'W, 22°18'W. On CUS 180°(T), SP 10 knots.

0348	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, axis 280°(T).

0410	Recovered VT32, Caught #6 wire and crashed into #2 barrier; one barrier cable jammed between propeller and nose section. Engine possibly damaged due to sudden stoppage.

0414	VT24 sighted U.S.S. ABNAKI. Gave her course to steer to intercept TG.

0446	Recovered VT27 from 06/2355 flight.

0535	U.S.S. ABNAKI joined TG.

0812	Recovered 0348 flight.

0831	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square search, P.O. 275°(T).

0955	VT31 sighted U.S.S. KENNEBEC and U.S.S. DURIK, (DE666) bearing 046°, 41 miles, 23°48'N, 22°20'W. Corrected CUS to intercept TG.

1018	U-505 tow passed to U.S.S. ABNAKI.

1035	Salvage crew sent to U-505.

1125	Chief Carpenter Erickson came aboard carrier from U.S.S. PILLSBURY to assist U/B salvage crew.

1130	U.S.S. KENNEBEC and U.S.S. DURIK joined TG.

1201	Lt.(jg) A.L. David came aboard carrier from U.S.S. PILLSBURY to assist U/B salvage crew.

1215	U.S.S. FLAHERTY left screen to refuel from tanker, U.S.S. JENKS screening tanker with U.S.S. DURIK.

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____7 June 1944__(continued)_____ _

TIME EVENT

1257	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, P.O. 275(T), square search; and 1VT and 1VF to search for U.S.S. HUMBOLT, enroute to rendezvous.

1329	Recovered 0831 flight.

1420	U.S.S. FLAHERTY returned to screen.

1450	U.S.S. CHATELAIN left screen to refuel from tanker.

1455	VT23 sighted U.S.S. HUMBOLT at 2437'N, 2200'W, on CUS 260(T), SP 15 knots. Directed HUMBOLT to steer 220(T) to intercept T.G.

1606	U.S.S. CHATELAIN returned to screen and U.S.S. POPE left to refuel from tanker.

1714	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, P.O. 280(T), square search.

1752	VT30 made deferred forced landing due to oil leak.

1813	Launched VT24 to replace VT30.

1817	U.S.S. POPE returned to screen and U.S.S PILLSBURY left to refuel from tanker.

1915	U.S.S. PILLSBURY returned to screen.

2100	Salvage crew returned from U-505.

2124	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square search, P.O. 280(T).

2135	Recovered 1714 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	47.6	4.4
BROUGHT FWD.	883.6	592.8
TOTAL	931.2	597.2

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____8 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

SHIPS IN COMPANY:	Same plus
	U.S.S. KENNEBEC
	U.S.S. ABNAKI
	U.S.S. DURIK

		1200 POSITION
		23°50'N
		24°30'W
Sunrise	0650	Sunset	2026
Moonrise	2219	Moonset	0824
2 days after full moon.

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Good.__WIND__NE - 10 knots._

Stratocumulus, cumulus

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS _altocumulus._SEA_Very slight - slight

SURFACE TEMP._____72°_F____

TIME EVENT

0133	Recovered 07/2124 flight.

0331	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square search, P.O. 285°(T).

0420	U.S.S. HUMBOLT had not joined TG as anticipated; 1VT vectored 60 miles NW and 1VT vectored W to conduct square searches for HUMBOLT.

0520	VT24 sight U.S.S. HUMBOLT at 23°46'N, 25°29'W, bearing 275°(T) 85 miles from T.G.; had not taken course relayed to her by VT23 (07/1455).

0540	VT24 relayed to U.S.S. HUMBOLT new course 100°(T) (Kept planes orbiting HUMBOLT and relaying changes of course until within sight of T.G.).

0730	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan; P.O. 285°(T).

0735	Recovered 0331 flight.

0900	Commenced refueling carrier from U.S.S. KENEBEC (carrier towing tanker.).

1027	U.S.S. HUMBOLT joined TG group.

1148	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).

1157	VT23 landed on right wheel, bounced, caught #6 wire; propeller nicked #2 barrier.

1200	Recovered 0730 flight.

	NOTE: Carrier and tanker made 120 change of course into wind; fueling operations carried on without interruption during launching and recovery of planes.

1259	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported sound contact. Planes recalled from patrol to assist.

1305	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported contact evaluated as fish.

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____8 June 1944____(continued)___ __

TIME EVENT

1405	Refueling operations completed, carrier having received 506,300 gallons of fuel oil from tanker.

1525	U.S.S. HUMBOLT cane alongside and transferred to carrier Commander C.J. BUCNER, USN.

1530	U.S.S. POPE reported possible radar contact bearing 228°(T), 6 miles. VT30 vectored to assist POPE investigate.

1603	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270 - 285°(T) and 2VT for test flights.

1625	Recovered 1148 flight.

1645	U.S.S. POPE reported possible sound contact. Evaluated as fish, Reported 1530 radar contact was a tin can floating in the sea.

1716	U.S.S. CHATELAIN reported possible sound contact. Evaluated as fish.

1840	U.S.S. POPE commenced refueling from tanker.

1855	U.S.S. HUMBOLT reported sound contact, bearing 018°(T), 2900 yards. PILLSBURY and HUMBOLT detached to investigate. Vectored 3VTs to scene to assist. 23°56'N, 25°18'W(DRT).

1930	HUMBOLT made depth charge attack.

2000	HUMBOLT reported contact not a U/B.

2018	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 240(T).

2030	TG formed in two sections; U.S.S. POPE, FLAHERTY and CHATELAIN with the carrier; and U.S.S. PILLSBURY, JENKS, HUMBOLT and DURIK with the KENNEBEC, ABNAKI and U-505.

2035	Recovered 1603 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	51.5	00.0
BROUGHT FWD.	931.2	597.2
TOTAL	982.7	597.2

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____9 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

SHIPS IN COMPANY:

U.S.S. PILLSBURY	U.S.S. HUMBOLT
U.S.S. JENKS	U.S.S. DURIK
U.S.S. CHATELAIN	U.S.S. KENNEBEC
U.S.S. POPE	U.S.S. ABNAKI
U.S.S. FLAHERTY	Former U-505 (in tow)

		1200 POSITION
		24°27'N
		27°40'W
Sunrise	0656	Sunset	2041
Moonrise	2329	Moonset	0917
3 days after Full Moon.

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Unrestricted.__WIND__North East 11 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good_CLOUDS_Cumulus, Sc._SEA_Calm - very slight

SURFACE TEMP._____75°_F____

TIME EVENT

0001	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).

0018	Recovered 08/2018.

0413	Recovered 0001 flight.

0510	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).

0710	Sent salvage crew to U-505.

0719	Transferred Lt.(jg) Dumford to U.S.S. JENKS as custodian of miscellaneous documents and material from U-505.

0841	U.S.S. Jenks commenced refueling from tanker.

0931	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285(T).

0932	U.S.S. JENKS completed refueling; detached from TG to proceed independently to Bermuda at best speed, Position 24°25'N, 27°12'W.

0949	Recovered 0510 flight.

1344	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).

1410	Recovered 0931 flight.

1753	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).

1817	Recovered 1344 flight.

1850	Salvage party returned from U-505.

2047	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).

2100	Recovered 1753 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	49.4	17.9
BROUGHT FWD.	982.7	597.2
TOTAL	1032.1	615.1

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____10 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		25°08'N
		30°28'W
Sunrise	0709	Sunset	0056
Moonrise	----	Moonset	1040
4 days after Full Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same, less U.S.S. JENKS

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Good__WIND__North 11-16 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good_ CLOUDS_Cumulus Stratocumulus _SEA_Calm

SURFACE TEMP._____73°_F____

TIME EVENT

0028	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares, P.O. 285°(T), 8kt.
0041	Recovered 09/2047 flight.
0414	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, Square plan, P.O. 284°(T).
0434	Recovered 0028 flight.
0657	U.S.S. FLAHERTY left screen to refuel from tanker.
0813	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).
0830	Recovered 0414 flight.
0925	Commander W.C. RUCKER, U.S.N. returned to U.S.S. HUMBOLT.
0930	U.S.S. HUMBOLT, KENNEBEC and DURIK detached to proceed to Casablanca in accordance with Commorseafron dispatch 081725B. Position 25°05'N, 30°15'W.
1011	Sent salvage crew to U-505.
1236	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).
1255	Recovered 0813 flight.
1345	U.S.S. FLAHERTY alongside to receive provisions.
1405	U.S.S. FLAHERTY cast off from carrier.
1427	U.S.S. CHATELAIN alongside to receive provisions.
1510	Crew of CHATELAIN's MWB returned to their ship.
1550	U.S.S. CHATELAIN cast off.
1604	U.S.S. POPE alongside to receive provisions.
1640	U.S.S. POPE cast off.
1645	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 285°(T).
1707	Recovered 1236 flight.
1801	Launched VT27 to replace VT28 in TG Patrol.
1806	VT28 made deferred forced landing because of oil leak.
1842	U.S.S. PILLSBURY alongside to receive provisions.
1945	U.S.S. PILLSBURY cast off.
2040	Salvage crew returned from U-505.
2115	Recovered 1645 floght.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	43.7	18.1
BROUGHT FWD.	1032.1	615.1
TOTAL	1075.8	633.2

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

SHIPS IN COMPANY:	U.S.S. PILLSBURY
	U.S.S. POPE
	U.S.S. CHATELAIN
	U.S.S. FLAHERTY
	U.S.S. ABNAKI
	Former U-505(in tow)

		1200 POSITION
		25°09'N
		33°51'W
Sunrise	0721	Sunset	2119
Moonrise	0036	Moonset	1203
5 days after Full Moon.

DATE ____11 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

WEATHER__ Partly-Cloudy___VISIBILITY__10-12 miles.__WIND__NE-7 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS_Cumulus _SEA_Slight-no-swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0047	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan P.O. 270°(T).

0429	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, P.O. 270°(T).

0447	Recovered 0047 flight.

0848	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

0914	Recovered 0429 flight. VT32, vision obscured, by oil on windshield, caught #7 wire and crashed #2 and 3 barriers, Damaged propeller and sudden engine stoppage.

1301	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

1317	Recovered 0848 flight.

1420	Lt(jg) A.L. DAVID returned to U.S.S. PILLSBURY.

1717	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

2135	Recovered 1717flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	43.2	17.5
BROUGHT FWD.	1075.8	633.2
TOTAL	1119.0	650.7

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____12 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______0:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		25°08'N
		38°28'W
Sunrise	0659	Sunset	2030
Moonrise	0053	Moonset	1237
6 days after Full Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__Very good__WIND__East 5-8 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS_ Sc-Cu-Ac-As. _SEA_Calm

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0055	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares, P.O. 270°(T), 10kt
0435	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).
0447	Recovered 0055 flight.
0835	VT31 sighted M/V bearing 293°(T), 18 1/4 miles from T.G., on cus 090°(T), SP 8-10 knots. VT31 instructed to divert ship to north for three hours. U.S.S. POPE and CHATELAIN ordered ahead to insure diversion. Identified as Norwegian "TALISMAN"; position 25°16'N, 30°10'W. Not mentioned in dispatches.
0846	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).
0901	"TALISMAN" sighted on horizon. Laid smoke screen to conceal ABNAKI and U-505.
0913	Recovered 0435 flight.
1115	VT24 sighted oil slick 12 miles astern of tug. 25°00'N, 38°12'W. Dropped sonobuoys with negative results.
1205	VT30 flying in vicinity of VT224's sonobuoys heard motor noises - 170 - 180 r.p.m.
1239	Launched VT28 to investigate sonobuoy contact.
1302	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).
1325	Recovered 0846 flight.
1328	VT21 reported receiving definite indications on purple sonobuoy - Motor noises of 200 r.p.m.
1330	U.S.S. POPE and CHATELAIN rejoined formation.
1340	U.S.S. POPE and FLAHERTY left formation to conduct search at scene of VT30's sonobuoy contact.
1445	U.S.S. POPE reported commencing search.
1654	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol; vectored both planes to relieve planes over contact.
1714	Recovered 1304 flight and VT28.
1725	U.S.S. POPE relayed message through planes VHF that results of search were negative. Ordered to rejoin upon completion of search.
1803	VT24 reported bearing whirring noises of approximately 270 r.p.m.
2058	Recovered 1654 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	46.2	17.2
BROUGHT FWD.	1119.0	650.7
TOTAL	1165.2	667.9

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____13 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______1:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		25°09'N
		42°55'W
Sunrise	0657	Sunset	2047
Moonrise	0145	Moonset	1205
Last Quarter

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

Scattered showers.

WEATHER__ Partly cloudy-/___VISIBILITY__10 to 12 miles __WIND__Easterly _

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average _CLOUDS_ AsCuSc _SEA_ Calm

SURFACE TEMP._____76°_F____

TIME EVENT

0100	U.S.S. POPE and FLAHERTY rejoined formation.

0207	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares, P.O. 270°(T) 10 knots.

0602	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

0620	Recovered 0207 flight.

0945	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

1015	Recovered 0602 flight.

1336	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

1350	Recovered 0945 flight.

1422	U.S.S. POPE reported doubtful sound contact; left formation to investigate.

1500	U.S.S. POPE rejoined. Contact evaluated as fish noises.

1504	U.S.S PILLSBURY alongside to receive fresh water to relieve acute shortage.

1653	Completed delivery of fresh water to PILLSBURY, having transferred 10,000 gallons.

1705	Lt.(jg) A.L. DAVID transferred to carrier from U.S.S. PILLSBURY by provision whip.

1731	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol. square plan, P.O. 270°(T).

1744	Recovered 1336 flight.

2110	Recovered 1731 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	40.1	16.2
BROUGHT FWD.	1165.2	667.9
TOTAL	1205.3	684.1

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____14 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______1:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		26°30'N
		46°41'W
Sunrise	0707	Sunset	2106
Moonrise	0300	Moonset	1503
6 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Partly-Cloudy___VISIBILITY__10-12 miles__WIND__SE - 9 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good_CLOUDS_Cumulus_SEA_Slight - no swell

SURFACE TEMP._____76°_F____

TIME EVENT

0317	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares, P.O. 290°(T), 10 knots.

0656	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

0706	Recovered 0317 flight.

0725	CTG and salvage party left carrier to board U-505.

1005	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1028	Recovered 0656 flight. VT31 made normal landing; tail hook pulled out; crashed through #2 barriers; demolished fuselage of VT21, parked forward of the elevator; damaged wings, bomb bay, and fuselage of VT31, Flying debris also caused minor damage to VT28, VT30 and VF4. Lt.(jg) H.C. HOLLANDSWORTH, pilot of VT31 suffered laceration of the scalp, strained muscles and ligaments.

1359	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1420	Recovered 1005 flight.

1700	CTG and salvage party returned to carrier.

1732	Launched 2VT as T.G. Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1745	Recovered 1359 flight.

2120	Recovered 1732 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	37.5	15.6
BROUGHT FWD.	1205.3	684.1
TOTAL	1242.8	699.7

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____15 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______3:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		27°41'N
		50°04'W
Sunrise	0626	Sunset	2024
Moonrise	0228	Moonset	1521
5 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER_Cloudy - ShowersVISIBILITY_6 to 12 miles_WIND_Southerly - 18 knots._

Average to

Strato cumulus

FLYING CONDITIONS_Undesireable _CLOUDS_Nimbo-Strato_SEA_Slight slight swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____74°_F____

TIME EVENT

0247	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares; P.O. 290°(T).

0634	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan; P.O. 290°(T).

0648	Recovered 0247 flight.

0719	Sent MWB to U-505 to shift rudder.

0802	MWB returned from U-505.

1000	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan; P.O. 290°(T).

1018	Recovered 0634 flight.

1330	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1352	Recovered 1000 flight.

1738	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1750	Recovered 1330 flight.

2038	Recovered 1738 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	37.3	15.6
BROUGHT FWD.	1242.8	699.7
TOTAL	1280.1	715.3

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____16 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______2:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		28°55'N
		53°40'W
Sunrise	0634	Sunset	2040
Moonrise	0336	Moonset	1635
4 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

Partly cloudy

WEATHER__ Scattered showers__VISIBILITY__10-12 miles._WINDSoutherly 9-11 kts._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Mostly Good_CLOUDS_Ci-Sc-Cu-As_SEA_Slight

SURFACE TEMP._____77°_F____

TIME EVENT

0410	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 miles squares, P.O. 290°(T), 10 knots.

0747	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

0758	Recovered 0410 flight.

1213	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1228	Recovered 0747 flight.

1634	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1643	Recovered 1213 flight.

1829	TG stopped. Crew from ABNAKI on U-505 to repair chafing gear for tow line.

1914	Repairs to U-505 chafing gear completed.

1933	Recovered 1634 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	31.5	18.0
BROUGHT FWD.	1280.1	715.3
TOTAL	1311.6	733.3

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____17 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______3:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		30°06'N
		57°14'W
Sunrise	0545	Sunset	2000
Moonrise	0326	Moonset	1655
3 days before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

Mostly overcast with

WEATHER_scattered rain showers_VISIBILITY__6-10 miles.__WIND__SW 18-20 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average to undesirable_CLOUDS_Sc-As-Cu._SEA_Slight.

SURFACE TEMP._____78°_F____

TIME EVENT

0522	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares, P.O. 290°(T), 9 knots.

0905	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol square plan, P.O. 290°(T), 8 1/2 knots.

0922	Recovered 0522 flight.

1253	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T)

1304	PBM approaching from Bermuda on SK at 329°(T) 43 miles, Intercepted with our patrols and led PBM to TG.

1312	Recovered 0905 flight.

1328	PBM (call 2V66) on station over TG in accordance with NOB Bermuda dispatch of 171256. Communications established on 3000kc.

1353	U.S.S. FLAHERTY alongside.

1410	U.S.S. FLAHERTY cast off from carrier.

1445	U.S.S. CHATELAIN alongside.

1450	PBM (call 2V66) left TG because of fuel shortage.

1458	U.S.S. CHATELAIN cast off from carrier.

1515	U.S.S. POPE alongside.

1522	U.S.S. POPE cast off from carrier.

1537	U.S.S. PILLSBURY alongside.

1555	U.S.S. PILLSBURY cast off from carrier.

1644	Launched 2VT as TG Patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

1655	Recovered 1253 flight.

2003	Recovered 1644 flight.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	30.4	23.7
BROUGHT FWD.	1311.6	733.3
TOTAL	1342.0	757.0

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____18 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______3:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		31°06'N
		60°24'W
Sunrise	0557	Sunset	2210
Moonrise	0416	Moonset	1811
2 days before Newl Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER_Showers - Partly Cloudy VISIBILITY__6-12 miles__WIND_W - 13 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Average_CLOUDS_Cumulus _SEA_Slight - no swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____76°_F____

TIME EVENT

0531	Launched 2VT and 1VF as TG Patrol, 20 and 40 mile squares. P.O. 290°(T), 8 1/2 knots. Launching of 1VF cancelled because of sudden heavy rain squalls.

0817	PBM from Bermuda observed on SK radar at 295°(T) 38 miles. Intercepted by our patrol planes and led to TG.

0826	PBM (call 2V66) on station over T.G. in accordance with NOB Bermuda dispatch of 171256.

0921	Launched 2VT and 2VF as TG patrol, square plan, P.O. 290°(T).

0934	Recovered 0531 flight.

1322	Recovered 0921 flight. No further flights.

1355	Party of six officers and men put aboard U-505 to prepare ship for Bermuda entrance.

1935	U.S.S. PILLSBURY alongside to transfer seven men to form part of prize crew for U-505.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	15.8	11.6
BROUGHT FWD.	1342.0	756.9
TOTAL	1357.8	768.5

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OPERATIONS

CVE60/A16-3

DATE ____19 June 1944_______ ___Z.D.______4:00___________________

		1200 POSITION
		32°17'N
		64°51'W
Sunrise	0515
Moonrise	0417
1 day before New Moon.

SHIPS IN COMPANY : Same

WEATHER__ Partly Cloudy___VISIBILITY__8 mile (haze)__WIND__Westerly - 10 knots._

FLYING CONDITIONS__Good _CLOUDS_Cu _SEA_Calm - very slight swell.

SURFACE TEMP._____79°_F____

TIME EVENT

0948	Five officers and fifteen men sent to U-505 as part of prize crew.

1018	MWB returned from U-505.

1107	Passed outer buoy at entrance to swept channel; on course 275(T) for Naval Operating Base, Bermuda.

----	No flight operations.

	HOURS FLOWN
	VT	VF
TODAY	00.0	00.0
BROUGHT FWD.	1357.8	763.6
TOTAL	1357.8	763.6

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CVE60/A16-3

May 13 - June 19, 1944

U.S.S. GUADALCANAL

AIR OPERATIONS STATISTICS

DISTRIBUTION OF FLYING TIME

TYPE OF FLIGHTS	DAY			TWILIGHT			NIGHT			TOTAL		GRAND TOTALS
TYPE OF FLIGHTS	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	GRAND TOTALS
A/S SEARCH	379.1	473.0	852.1	42.9	4.5	47.4	296.1	0.2	296.3	718.1	477.7	1195.8
T.G. PATROL	394.1	267.2	661.3	24.5	4.2	28.7	132.3	0.2	132.5	550.9	271.6	822.5
FIGHTER DIRECTOR DRILLS	3.0	19.3	22.3	-	-	-	-	-	-	3.0	19.3	22.3
REFRESHER AND QUALIFICATIONS	12.2	-	12.2	9.0	-	9.0	22.6	-	22.6	43.8	-	43.8
TEST FLIGHTS AND ENGINE RUN-INS	35.1	-	35.1	-	-	-	-	-	-	35.1	-	35.1
MISCELANEOUS	6.9	-	6.9	-	-	-	-	-	-	6.9	-	6.9
TOTALS	803.4	759.5	1589.9	76.4	8.7	85.1	451.0	0.4	451.4	1357.8	768.6	21.26.4

LAUNCHINGS

TYPES	DAY			TWILIGHT			NIGHT			TOTAL		GRAND TOTALS
TYPES	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	GRAND TOTALS
CATAPULTED	196	9	205	36	-	36	133	-	133	365	9	374
FLYOFF	28	166	194	15	13	28	1	-	1	44	179	223
TOTALS	224	175	399	51	13	64	134	-	134	409	-	597

LANDINGS

TYPES	DAY			TWILIGHT			NIGHT			TOTAL		GRAND TOTALS
TYPES	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	TOTAL	VT	VF	GRAND TOTALS
CATAPULTED	242	171	413	57	9	66	101	5	106	400	185	565
FLYOFF	3	4	7	-	-	-	5	-	5	8	4	12
TOTALS	245	175	420	57	0	66	106	5	111	408	189	597

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U.S.S. GUADALCANAL(CVE60)

CVE60/A16-3

REPORT ON AVIATION GASOLINE AND LUBRICATING OIL

	GALLONS
CONSUMED		ON HAND
113,985		18,015
2,307		2,093

100 Octane Aviation Gasoline

Lubricating Oil (1120 grade)

REPORT ON AVIATION ORDNANCE EXPENDITURES


Depth Bombs, AN-Mk 54	6
Depth Bombs, AN-Mk 47	26
Bomb Fuzes, AN-Mk 230	21
Bomb Fuzes AN-Mk 234	26
Rocket Bodies, Mk1	158
Rocket Motors, Mk 7	158
M.G. Ammunition, .50 Cal. (rounds)	12,950
Parachute Flares, Mk 8	30
Float Lights, Mk 4	50
Float Lights, Mk 5	75
Depth Charge Markers, Mk 1-1	144
Depth Charge Markers, Mk 2	44
Starter Cartridges, Type B	540
Sonobuoys	68

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CVE60/A16-3

SUMMARY OF CRASHES AND UNUSUAL INCIDENTS

19 May 1944:	At 1358 Lt.(jg) BEST USNR pilot of FM-2 BurNo. 47347, Eng. No. 94226 hit the deck in a normal 3 point landing bending the drag link on the Stbd. landing gear. Plane was taxied forward with no delay in landing and no injury to personnel. Sea was calm with 31 knots of wind.

	NOTE: The following 3 crashes occured during night qualification landings. The sea was calm with 31 knots of wind over the deck; Visibility was poor, no moon. No injuries were sustained by personnel.

19 May 1944:	At 2155 Lt.(jg) J.J. SLAINE USNR pilot of TBM-10 BurNo. 25638, Engine No. 63555, came in high and floated up the deck. His hook engaged no wire and the plane crashed barriers #2 and #3. Plane remained in a 3 point attitude and was pushed forward. Total time lost in landing operations - 17 minutes.
	Plane suffered following damage:
	(1) Sudden stoppage of engine.
	(2) Propeller demolished.
	(3) Part of wing buckled and torn.

19 May 1944:	At 2212 Ensign R. MANCARROW USNR pilot of TBM-1c, BurNo. 25596, Engine No. 24950, made a high fast approach, caught #9 wire and crashed barriers. Plane was pushed forward and deck was ready for landings in 24 minutes.
	Plane suffered following damage:
	(1) Blades of propeller, bent and gouged.
	(2) Sudden stoppage of engine.
	(3) Starboard wing buckled and torn.

19 May 1944:	At 2242 Ensign W.M. ALLISON pilot of TBM-1c BuNo. 16882, Engine No. 66189 made a wheels up landing. Salvage consisted in lifting plane on dollies by means of a hyd jack placed under propeller hub. Plane was then placed on forward elevator with its wings spread. THe elevator was then lowered and the wheels were pumped down into the locked position. Salvage operations lasted two hours. No planes were in the air.
	The plane suffered the following damage.
	(1) Sudden stoppage of engine.
	(2) Propeller demolished.
	(3) Bomb bay doors buckled and torn.
	(4) After bottom portion of fuselage damaged.
	Plane in full commission on 30 May 1944.

27 May 1944:	At 1455 Lt.(jg) Best pilot of FM-2 BuNo. 16137, Eng. No. 97739, dipped his port wing in landing on a level deck. Plane was taxied forward with no injury to personnel nor loss of time in landing.
	The following damage resulted:
	(1) Port wing buckled at tip.

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CVE60/A16-3

SUMMARY OF CRASHES AND UNUSUAL INCIDENTS

20 May 1944:	At 2143 Lt.(jg) H.C. HOLLANDSWORTH USNR pilot of TBM-1c, BuNo. 25579, Engine No. 70124 landed well up on the deck, catching #7 wire and ran out to #2 barrier. Flying conditions were average with 31 knots of wind. No time was lost in recovery.
	The following damage resulted:
	(1) Propeller damaged beyond local repair and replaced on board.

27 May 1944:	At 1416 Ensign W.M. ALLISON USNR pilot of TBM-1c, BuNo. 25520, Engine No. 64115, made normal landing, caught #7 wire and hit barriers, The deck was level with 25 knots of wind. No damage resulted to personnel and no time was lost in recovery.
	Plane suffered following damage:
	(1) Propeller damaged beyond local repair and replaced.

30 May 1944:	At 1418 Lt.(jg) J.W. GASTON, USNR pilot of FM-2, BuNo. 16137, Engine No. 97739 made full stall landing on #4 wire washing out his tail wheel assembly. Sea was calm with 27 knots of wind. A crab dollie was placed under tail and the plane was pushed forward. No injury to personnel; deck was ready in 8 minutes.
	The plane suffered the following damage:
	(1) Entire tail wheel assembly demolished.

30 May 1944:	At 1642 Lt.(jg) F.H. BOHLEN USNR pilot of FM-2, BuNo. 16130, Engine No. 67707 made a wheels first landing and bounced over all wires: crashed the barrier and flipped over on his back. Pilot was uninjured. Salvage consisted in using the secured nose of the plane as a fulcrum and pushing the plane back, over on its wheels. No injuries to personnel. Deck was ready in 22 minutes.
	Plane suffered the following damage:
	(1) Sudden stoppage of engine.
	(2) Propeller damaged.
	(3) Landing gear buckled.
	(4) Stbd. wing buckled.
	(5) Vertical fin and rudder demolished.
	(6) Tail wheel assembly damaged during salvage.
	(7) Fuselage badly buckled just forward of empenage. Plane needs major overhaul.

31 May 1944:	At 1515 the forward elevator failed to function and remained in a down position at hangar deck level during the launching of 2 and landing of 2 aircraft. Elevator was in operation at 1626.

7 June 1944:	At 0415 Ensign W.J.D. RUICK USNR, pilot of TBM-1c made a normal landing, engaged #6 wire and hit #2 barrier. The deck was level but with only 22 knots of wind. Plane was pushed forward, barriers repaired and deck was ready in 30 minutes. No injury to personnel.
	Plane suffered following damage:
	(1) Sudden stoppage of engine.

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CVE60/A16-3

SUMMARY OF CRASHES AND UNUSUAL INCIDENTS

11 June 1944:	At 0915 Lt. ND. HODSON, USN pilot of TBM-1C, BuNo. 24641, Engine No. 9551 came in high caught #7 wire and hit barriers. Pilot was blinded by sun and oil on windshield but sustained no injury. Sea was calm with 22 knots of wind.
	Plane suffered the following damage:
	(1) Possible sudden stoppage of engine.
	(2) Hyd. lines on landing gear cut.

14 June 1944:	At 1025 Lt.(jg) H.C. HOLLANDSWORTH, USNR, pilot of TBM-1C, BuNo. 25520, Engine No. 64115 made normal landing engaged #3 wire. Tail hook carried away and plane crashed barrier, damaging 3 planes parked forward of barrier. Pilot suffered a lacerated scalp. Plane was pushed aft into landing area and a TBM-1C, BuNo. 25579 was placed on dollie and taken below on forward elevator. Salvage operations lasted 30 minutes. There were no planes in the air.
	Damage to aircraft:
	(1) TBM-1C BuNo. 25520, Engine No. 64115. Sudden stoppage of engine.
	(2) Both wings damaged beyond repair.
	(3) Landing gear buckled.
	TBM-1C BuNo. 25579, Engine No. 70124.
	(1) Entire fuselage aft of center cockpit demolished.
	TBM-1C BuNo. 25648, Engine No. 66120.
	(1) Port elevator buckled; replaced on carrier.
	FM-2 BurNo. 16383, Engine No. 98035.
	(1) Stbd. elevator and skin on after part of fuselage pierced by flying debris.

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CVE60/A16-3

WEATHER SUMMARY

In general we experienced excellent flying weather throughout the entire cruise. With a brief mention of scattered showers. A few hazy days, and a short interlude of 28 knot winds we have given a picture of the most unfavorable weather that we had. A more detailed description of the synoptic situation would show that our weather was dominated by the well developed Azores high. No frontal activity being encountered.

At the beginning of our cruise the scattered showers that we logged were the result of our location on the back side of the Azores high. This condition continued although diminishing somewhat until about the 24th day of May, at which time we also experienced our highest winds. These were easterly at about 28-30 knots and were the result of the pressure gradient tightening somewhat, especially to the northeast of us along the northwest coast of Africa. After remaining on a southerly course for a short time we entered the region of the doldrums and encountered lighter wind velocities, overcast skies and heightened humidities. Upon turning northward we met with better flying conditions although there was never a time in the doldrums that the conditions became unfavorable. It should be mentioned also that along the African coast we met with a few days in which surface haze was a slight obstruction to visibility.

During the remainder of our cruise we had excellent flight weather in all respects.

Our radio reception of both WSY and NSS was satisfactory until our most southerly point was reached, and at this time it was difficult to get a complete map report. But we found that the Freetown Fox schedule contained sufficient reports of all nature to augment the reports received from home. The Dakar broadcast was dropped in favor of the Freetown reports which include an off shore forecast that we found very helpful.

ENCLOSURE F

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