Word: decks
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...four motors knocked out, flak holes in her wings, tail and fuselage, and one of her crew wounded. From air photographs it was clear that the U-boats were organized in fleets, prepared to fight underwater or on the surface. One submarine had at least ten deck guns, evidently stood by as an antiaircraft vessel while others concentrated on surface ships...
Tomorrow, an informal dance for the Senior Grade Ensigns tempoed by Baron Hugo's orchestra, will be held at the Parker House, 14th Deck. Captain McIntosh will be the guest of honor...
...Landing Craft, Mechanized)., a 50-footer which carries a crew of four and a medium tank. As an intermediate step between this small boat and the ocean-going LST, the Navy designed a 100-ft. LCT (Landing Craft, Tank), which can be carried to zones of operation on the deck of an LST or a cargo vessel...
...aircraft carrier with its deck mounted on piston rods that automatically keep the deck level when the ship pitches...
Stripping off his uniform, a young officer swam to the boat and hauled himself over the gunwale, dropping to cover as Jap shells whistled around him. The dead sailor was stretched out on deck, the secret device still clutched in his hand. The officer pried it loose, swam with it to deep water and let it sink out of sight...