LVTP-5

Below are pics of the old Corps LVTP-5.  They're courtesy of SGT GRIT website.  One thing to notice is that in several of the pics the Landing Vehicles appear to be launched while the LSD is moving at flank speed.  Its rarely if ever done today.  If anyone can provide information on that bit, I'd surely appreciate it.

This is the pic that has me suspecting that the ship is moving at flank speed.  I can't tell if the LVTP is approaching or leaving the well deck but even with 'some' distance from the ship, its still being influenced by the ships wake.