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[[image]] X000TH LANDINGS Aboard USS Antietam, No. 10,000 consecutive accident-free landing, by Ltjg. Arthur K. Smith, Jr., a student, in a T-28C trainer. Also aboard USS Antietam: No. 92,000 arrested landing, by Ltjg. Andy Longton of VS-30, in an S2F Tracker; No. 94,000, and the pilot's 100th, by Lt. E.C. Truax of VT-28, in an S2F Tracker. Aboard USS Bennington, No 64,000, by LCdr. J.V. Mone of ASW Air Group 39, in an S2F Tracker. Aboard USS Coral Sea, No. 94,000, by Lt. William F. Burke of VAH-2, in an A3D Skywarrior; No. 95,000, by Ltjg. James L Kistler of VFP-61, in an F8U-1 Crusader. Aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, No 101,000 by LCdr. Jim Roberts of VA-12, in an A4D Skyhawk. Now LSO for Air Group One, LCdr. Roberts has made 350 landings aboard 11 carriers. Aboard USS Hermitage, LSD-34, No. 1000 helicopter landing, by Marine 1st Lt. Hendrik A. Gideonse of Sub Unit One, HMR(L)-264, in an HUS helicopter. The landing was made on the 19th anniversary of the Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force, and in the 50th Year of Naval Aviation. Aboard USS Shadwell, LSD-15, No. 3000 helicopter landing, by Marine Maj. Jack Cosley, C.O. of Sub Unit One, HMR(L)-262, in an HUS; No. 4000, by 1st Lt. Richard V. Gaines of the same unit, also in an HUS Aboard USS Shangri-La, No. 32,000, by Ltjg. Carlo F. Zezza, Jr., of VA-176, in an AD-6 Skyraider. Aboard USS Wasp, No. 43,000, by Lt. Jesse El Markham of VS-31, in an S2F Tracker. Aboard USS Yorktown, No. 73,000, by Cdr. Jerome L. Wolf, Jr., X.O. of VS-23, in an S2F Tracker. Copilot was Ltjg. George McGreer. And while we're on the subject of X000th landings, here's another: Edward G Pannash, PR1, of the Naval Parachute Facility at El Centro, made the Facility's 19,000th parachute landing. We didn't get enough facts to verify whether or not his landing qualified as a new Navy record. New PMR Labs Dedicated Can Test Full-size Naval Missiles Two laboratories have been placed in operation at the Naval Missile Canter at Headquarters Pacific Missile Range, Point Mugu. The main lab building will house facilities to perform such tests as measuring the radar reflectivity of naval aircraft, missiles and target drones, and the infrared radiation characteristics of various targets. The Simulation Laboratory will be able to make snow, tropical heat, or simulated space conditions at 100 miles altitude. A 90-foot climatic hangar, capable of taking complete naval aircraft or missiles, is the largest unit of the laboratory. RAdm. F.L. Ashworth, Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Naval Weapons, dedicated the two new buildings. FAdm. Nimitz Gets 'Wings" Is Made Honorary Naval Aviator Part of the festivities at the 50th Naval Aviation Anniversary Ball held by the Twelfth Naval District at the Claremont Hotel, Berkeley, included special recognition for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. VAdm. F.N. Kivette, Commander Western Sea Frontier, presented Adm. Nimitz with a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, John B. Connally, which made him an honorary Naval Aviator. Cdr. J.L. Burge, NAS ALAMEDA, handed Adm. Nimitz his Golden Wings. More than 800 Navy and Marine Aviators gathered at the Claremont. [[image]] LETTER MAKES FADM. NIMITZ NAVY 'FLIER' [[image]] BLACKSHEEP COURT IN RARE 'NOT GUILTY' Blacksheep Set Safety Mark VMA-214 Logs 15,000th Safe Hour Marine Attack Squadron 214, the storied Blacksheep squadron, has passed a memorable safety mark with completion of 15,000 accident free hours. Present Commanding Officer, Maj. H.V. Huffstutter, is the third since the start of the safe flying period in June of 1959. While building the record the squadron has phased through two sets of pilots, transPac'ed both ways from their homebase at MCAS KANEOHE, and qualified aboard several Pacific Fleet carries. A significant factor in the squadron's vigorous safety program is its "Blacksheep Court," which was initiated in 1958 following a tour in Japan. Safety violators are prosecuted by the most loyal Blacksheep protector, "Oki Shogun," (big boss) who is dressed in an ancient Japanese Samuri uniform. Pilots found guilty of violations are fined by the "Chi sai Shogun" members of the court. The Blacksheep fly the FJ-4B Fury. No Flubs in 15,000 Hours Skipper Credits Standardized Plan Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 263 pilots have flown more than 15,000 hours without an accident. Crewmen of the HUS which established the round-number hour were 1st Lts. Paul E. Cameron and Douglas S. McIntosh, and SSgt. Theldon C. Horn. The MCAF NEW RIVER squadron has flown three types of helicopters during its safety span: Kaman HOK'S, and Sikorsky HRS and HUS types. Maj. J.A. Dorsey, squadron commander, attributes the squadron's success to strict adherence to standard operating procedures and constant standardization for pilots and crew. JULY 1961 39
