Helicopter test from a few years ago

[sassnetguy50]

CH-53 in 1968

 

First paragraph on the 4th page: https://www.history.navy.mil/content/dam/nhhc/research/archives/command-operation-reports/ship-command-operation-reports/a/austin-lpd-4-iii/pdf/1963-74.pdf

[Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L]

that would make a heck of a zip line to ride down

 

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

I read the command history. It seems a pretty small boat to have a Captain as commanding officer.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

I'm sorry to burst your ignorance, but an LPD is/was NOT a "Small Boat"

[Abilene Slim SASS 81783]

Almost 600’ long, crew of over 400 and capacity for over 900 troops. That’s no boat.