Page Neale (Neale) (1968)
As I recall, we did keep the pilot for a few days before the Carrier sent a helicopter to pick him up. I had just come off the bridge from the 2000 to 2400 hours watch and was on the mess decks having some MIDRATS when the word came down about a plane in the water. It was amazing that guys in our Whale Boat were able to find the body in daylight let alone darkness. Kudos to those involved. Sad that a pilot was lost but at least his family got some closure. I hope life is treating everyone of my shipmates well.
Page S. Neale, Jr.
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