Hanger
Deck
The Hanger Deck serves as the primary repair
facility for all embarked aircraft. It also serves as shelter for the
majority of the aircraft in rough weather.
Two large (75,000 pound capacity) elevators lift aircraft to the flight
deck and move cargo to the hanger bay during VERTREPS.
Source:
Operational Medicine 2001, Health
Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington,
D.C., 20372-5300
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