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The basic semaphore signal letters F for fast, N for low, U for high, and R for roger (or 'right on') were retained with a few more specialized signals but the original S for slow was replaced as shown in this illustration of the thirteen standardized LSO signals used by the U.S. LSOs used flag semaphore prior to adopting paddles for better visibility at greater distance. On one occasion when trying to signal an inexperienced pilot who had missed several approaches by coming in too high, Whiting pioneered the use of paddles or flags by grabbing the white hats of two nearby sailors and holding one in each hand to emphasize his hand positions. Pilots found Whiting's body language helpful and suggested an experienced pilot be assigned to occupy that position, using agreed signals which evolved with experience. Whiting's position remained visible to landing pilots in critical touchdown attitudes when the nose of the aircraft might obscure the pilot's view straight ahead.

When not flying, Whiting observed all landings from the aft port corner of the flight deck.

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Langley's first executive officer, Commander Kenneth Whiting, had a hand-cranked movie camera film every landing to aid in evaluation of landing technique.

The first pilots had no signaling system for assistance from shipboard personnel. In the United States Navy, aircraft carrier operations began with USS Langley (CV-1) in 1922, and it served as a platform to experiment and develop aircraft launch and recovery procedures. WWII-era LSO using 'paddles' to communicate with landing aircraft

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