Helicopter control staion on board USS Nitro (AE-23). This is the station from which the helicopters coming to and from the AEs are controlled by the "air boss" (1968)
Left - View of aft kingpost, transfer station 7 and covered machinery, on board USS Nitro (AE-23) as the USS Forrestal (CVA-59) is coming along side for an UNREP. (1968)
Barrel transfer from USS Suribachi (AE-21), aft kingpost, transfer station 7 during 1988 Med cruise. Photo courtsey of MM2 Anthony Fitzgerald (1988-90) - Right
Transfer Station 8 on board USS Nitro (AE-23) during UNREP. (1968)