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Red Shirts: Navy aviation ordnancemen of Carrier Force 77
Aviation ordnancemen aboard U S S Hancock arm attack aircraft for missions over Vietnam. They work 12 to 18 hours daily, swapping bomb racks for varied targets, loading 250 to 2000 pound ordnance, and rearming every ninety minutes. They support 8 to 10 flights daily and resupply after sunset. They faced danger in the Forrestal incident and remain focused on safety and security for aircraft and crew.
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Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Gulf of Tonkin
U.S.S. Hancock
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