A capable administrative force,
drawn by the navy from civilians, ad
mmistered the affairs of the service
with great success, but regular navy
officers were in direct charge. Tech
meal and manufacturing experts of
international reputation represented
the navy at the bases abroad and in
this country. Their loyal service with
those of the fliers, made possible the
achievements which brought from
Admiral William S. Sims the follow
ing praise for the work of the naval
aviation service in the war: »,
"Please express to the naval avia
tors of America my most sincere ap
preciation of their courageous and
loyal performance of duty at home
and abroad throughout the war. Their
brilliant exploits, their determination
J? will ever remain one of the
highest tributes to American manhood. |
The performance of duty of these
young naval aviators under my com- I
mand has not only been in keeping
ft ill has ., ln addltlon won
or America the enthusiastic praise
of her Allies"
The „ ..
ied ont S nei.ei T
French 6 in HValî^f „T th i th f ^. rltlsh '
nd Itaha £ naval a ir . forces,
raiding enemy submarine bases and
^
varlous other po i n t s . Large quantities
buildSes^hangarT^ 1 " 63 '! mate t r . ials >
Ä nn a ? p ?l y St f IOas '
and valuable
rnlbta ^ projec !; fe ^ ere destroyed.
bea P iane patrols and aerial con- i
oys ^[ ere particularly successful.
