October 13, 1954 -- Haiti (Hurricane Hazel)
USS Saipan (CVL-48) began relief and humanitarian aid to the Haitians who were victims of Hurricane Hazel. The operation ended October 19. Helicopters from the carrier dropped food, medicine, clothing, and other supplies to the stricken Haitians.
Published: Tue Apr 21 07:48:35 EDT 2020