sassnetguy50 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 that would make a heck of a zip line to ride down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I read the command history. It seems a pretty small boat to have a Captain as commanding officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I'm sorry to burst your ignorance, but an LPD is/was NOT a "Small Boat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Almost 600’ long, crew of over 400 and capacity for over 900 troops. That’s no boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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