By Gary Benson, YN2 (’54-’56)
Hudson Falls, N.Y.
I remember one time we brought six WW II fighter planes – F6F Hellcats from Puerto Rico to Gainesville, FL. There was no docking there so we had to stay in anchorage while they off loaded us.
We did not stay long because a hurricane was coming and we had to get out to sea fast. I recall passing around Cape Hatteras, which is rough most anytime, but trying to out run the hurricane was really bad – but we made it.
We’ve all had our memories and would never trade them. I can never forget our mission and would do it all over again.