Doug's photographic history of the
Vietnam Deployment begins after his purchase of a new camera in Sasebo. Many thanks to
Doug for letting me borrow his collection
for all to enjoy.
Operations with the Bird Farms, Brown Shoes and Airedales
Otherwise known as "Plane Guarding"
Operations with the Seventh Fleet
On Operation Sea Dragon with the HMAS Hobart (D39)
Operations with Whirly Birds
Operations with the Brown Water Navy
Operations
Sea Dragon, Beau Charger, Pershing I and Beacon Guide found us with
5"/38s on target as the FT gang led the way and our bow slicing
ever forward
Out going
In coming
Out going
Looks like a "WibLic" to me!
I think this one is too big
to be a WBLC!
Shipmates
The famous "Pie Eating Contest" otherwise known as "Ron
Stair's Revenge"
August 11, 1967, two Russian "Bear" bombers buzz us while with
the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) as an Navy F4 plays "tag"
June 25, 1967, into Kaohsiung Harbor, hope you have had your shots!
July 3, 1967, Hong Kong, water taxis and Tiger Balm Gardens
August 17, 1967, Pearl Harbor and a bit of rest
August 26, 1967, under the Golden Gate and liberty in Frisco
September 5, 1967, King Neptune comes aboard and
brings all lowly Pollywogs to Court
September 7, 1967, back through the Panama Canal and the Atlantic Fleet