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The stern of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), just before flooding of the dry dock. The propellers and rudders are visible

The stern of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), just before f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: WO1 Scheiner Release Status: Released to Public... More

A view of the port lifeboat station aboard the guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM 1)

A view of the port lifeboat station aboard the guided missile ship USS...

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A Mark 5-inch/54-caliber gun is test-fired over the port bow side of the guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM 1)

A Mark 5-inch/54-caliber gun is test-fired over the port bow side of t...

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Hundreds of spent shell casings lie in a heap next to the Mark 5-inch/54-caliber gun on the bow of the guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM 1), which is conducting underway trials with the gun

Hundreds of spent shell casings lie in a heap next to the Mark 5-inch/...

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A Mark 5-inch/54-caliber gun is test-fired aboard the guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM 1)

A Mark 5-inch/54-caliber gun is test-fired aboard the guided missile s...

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The guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM-1) leaves the shipyard fitted with a Mark 45 5-inch/54-caliber gun for underway trials

The guided missile ship USS NORTON SOUND (AVM-1) leaves the shipyard f...

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Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGUEZ, right, visits with CAPT Joseph F. Frick, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), to thank him and his crew for their participation in the rescue of the MAYAGUEZ and its crew from Cambodia

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Wold Release Status: Rele... More

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAAGUEZ, right, visits the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), to thank him and his crew members for their participation in the rescue of the MAYAGUEZ and its crew from Cambodia

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAAGUE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Wold Release Status: Rele... More

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGUEZ, right, visits with CAPT Joseph F. Frick, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), to thank him and his crew for their participation in the rescue of the MAYAGUEZ and its crew from Cambodia

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Wold Release Status: Rele... More

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGUEZ, center, visits crew members of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) to thank them for their participation in the rescue of his crew and ship from Cambodia

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGU...

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Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGUEZ, right, holds an interview with a naval officer concerning the rescue of the MAYAGUEZ and its crew from Cambodia. Miller is aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), to thank him and crew for their participation in the rescue operation

Captain (CAPT) Charles Miller, master of the merchant vessel SS MAYAGU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. Wold Release Status: Rele... More

A technician examines a KC-10 Extender aircraft model prior to testing in the anechoic chamber

A technician examines a KC-10 Extender aircraft model prior to testing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mcconnell Douglas Corp. Release Status: Release... More

A technician checks a KC-10 Extender aircraft model prior to testing in the anechoic chamber

A technician checks a KC-10 Extender aircraft model prior to testing i...

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A technician sits in a mockup of the refueling boom control position of a KC-10 Extender aircraft during an air conditioning inlet air flow test

A technician sits in a mockup of the refueling boom control position o...

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A view of the hull, rudders and propellers of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), in dry dock

A view of the hull, rudders and propellers of the aircraft carrier USS...

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AGM-84 Harpoon surface-to-surface missile canisters are loaded aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9)

AGM-84 Harpoon surface-to-surface missile canisters are loaded aboard ...

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A wide view of the exhibit and ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation. A Marine major general at the podium speaks to the honored guests and spectators

A wide view of the exhibit and ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank Refuerzo Release Status: Released to ... More

An A-4M Skyhawk aircraft, one of the last Skyhawks built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation, is towed to the exhibit area. The aircraft is beautifully painted with the flags of many nations on its fuselage

An A-4M Skyhawk aircraft, one of the last Skyhawks built by McDonnell ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank Refuerzo Release Status: Released to ... More

Low angle, left from view of the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft built by the McDonald Douglas Corp. The plane is being towed to the flight line for display

Low angle, left from view of the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft built by th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank C. Refuerzo Release Status: Released ... More

A view of the exhibit and ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation. The guests and spectators stand at attention while the Marine Corps Band plays

A view of the exhibit and ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk built by M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank Refuerzo Release Status: Released to ... More

During the exhibit and ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation, many of the spectators gather around an A-4M Skyhawk that is beautifully painted. Two other A-4 aircraft are in the background

During the exhibit and ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft buil...

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MGEN Leo J. LeBlanc Jr., commanding general, 33rd Marine Air Wing, speaks to the honored guests and spectators at the ceremony for the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation

MGEN Leo J. LeBlanc Jr., commanding general, 33rd Marine Air Wing, spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank Refuerzo Release Status: Released to ... More

A Blue Angels A-4E Skyhawk aircraft is on display along with the exhibit and ceremony for the last Skyhawk built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation

A Blue Angels A-4E Skyhawk aircraft is on display along with the exhib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank Refuerzo Release Status: Released to ... More

High angle, right side view of the four different types of Skyhawk aircraft (A-4E, A-4M, EA-4, TA-4) displayed during the exhibit of the last A-4 Skyhawk built by the McDonald Douglas Corp

High angle, right side view of the four different types of Skyhawk air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank C. Refuerzo Release Status: Released ... More

Marine MGEN Leo J. LeBlanc Jr., commanding general, 3rd Marine Air Wing, speaks to the honored guests and spectators that have come to the exhibit of the last A-4 Skyhawk aircraft built by the McDonald Douglas Corp

Marine MGEN Leo J. LeBlanc Jr., commanding general, 3rd Marine Air Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Frank C. Refuerzo Release Status: Released ... More

A view of the guests attending the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) at Todd Pacific Shipyard

A view of the guests attending the launching ceremony for the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Flemings Release Status: Released to Public... More

Elevated view of the speakers platform and the guests attending the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Elevated view of the speakers platform and the guests attending the la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Flemings Release Status: Released to Public... More

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) entering the water at the conclusion of the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Flemings Release Status: Released to Public... More

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) entering the water at the conclusion of the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Flemings Release Status: Released to Public... More

Bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) sliding down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) slid...

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The first KC-10A Extender advanced tanker/cargo aircraft prepares for takeoff after delivery ceremonies at the McDonnell Douglas Corp. plant. The aircraft is headed for Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

The first KC-10A Extender advanced tanker/cargo aircraft prepares for ...

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The U.S. Air Force accepts the first KC-10A Extender advanced tanker/cargo aircraft in a traditional ceremony during which McDonnell Douglas Corp. President John C. Brizendine cuts off the tie of LGEN Edgar S. Harris Jr., 8th Air Force commander

The U.S. Air Force accepts the first KC-10A Extender advanced tanker/c...

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COL John Patterson, Air Force plant representative, accepts the keys from John C. Brizendine, president of McDonnell Douglas Corp., upon delivery of the first KC-10A Extender advanced tanker/cargo aircraft

COL John Patterson, Air Force plant representative, accepts the keys f...

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LGEN Edgar S. Harris Jr., 8th Air Force commander, holds the keys of the first KC-10A Extender advanced tanker/cargo aircraft delivered to the Air Force. Delivery ceremonies took place at the McDonnell Douglas Corp. plant

LGEN Edgar S. Harris Jr., 8th Air Force commander, holds the keys of t...

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Chairman of the Board of Directors, Todd Shipyard Corp., John T. Gilbride speaks during christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Div

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Todd Shipyard Corp., John T. Gilbr...

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Deputy Commander for Industrial and Facility Management, Naval Sea Systems Command, Rear Admiral John C. McArthur speaks during christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Deputy Commander for Industrial and Facility Management, Naval Sea Sys...

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A view of Senator Barry M. Goldwater Jr., (Republican-Arizona), seated on the speakers platform during christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division. Standing behind him is retired Admiral Robert B. Carney, former CHIEF of Naval Operations

A view of Senator Barry M. Goldwater Jr., (Republican-Arizona), seated...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Balloons float skyward as the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the christening and launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Balloons float skyward as the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30)...

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Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliott Abhau assisting, prepares to christen the USS REID (FFG 30) during launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division. Mrs Abhau is the great-great granddaughter of Sailing MASTER Chester Reid for which this guided missile frigate is named

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliott A...

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Retired Admiral Robert B. Carney, former CHIEF of Naval operations, speaks during christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Retired Admiral Robert B. Carney, former CHIEF of Naval operations, sp...

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Port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) on the ways during christening and launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) on the w...

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The San Diego Naval Base Band performs during christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

The San Diego Naval Base Band performs during christening and launchin...

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Retired Admiral Robert B. Carney, former CHIEF of Naval Operations, points toward the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) as it slides down the ways at the conclusion of the christening and launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Retired Admiral Robert B. Carney, former CHIEF of Naval Operations, po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Representative Barry M. Goldwater Jr., Republican-Arizona, speaks during christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Representative Barry M. Goldwater Jr., Republican-Arizona, speaks duri...

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Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Captain David G. Kalb, speaks during the christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Captain David G. Ka...

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A survivor from the destroyer ex-USS REID (DD 369) attends christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Los Angeles Division

A survivor from the destroyer ex-USS REID (DD 369) attends christening...

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A overall view of guests and distinguished speakers attending christening and launching ceremonies for the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG 30) at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division

A overall view of guests and distinguished speakers attending christen...

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Exterior view of a large non-self-propelled repair, berthing and messing barge (YRBM-L) which has berthing space for 26 officers, 30 chief petty officers and 201 enlisted men. The new barge is one of 16 that the U.S. Navy has contracted with Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wis

Exterior view of a large non-self-propelled repair, berthing and messi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

A crewman in a dress white uniform stands near Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns on the forward deck of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). The ship was recently towed here for refitting and reactivation

A crewman in a dress white uniform stands near Mark 7 16-inch/50-calib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT Carl Begy Release Status: Released to Public... More

A starboard bow view of he battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-52) in dry dock while undergoing refitting and reactivation

A starboard bow view of he battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-52) in dry dock w...

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A port quarter view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) being moved into a filled dry dock. The dock will eventually be drained for the ship to undergo refitting and reactivation

A port quarter view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) being moved i...

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An overhead view of the aft deck, looking toward the bow, of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in dry dock while undergoing refitting and reactivation

An overhead view of the aft deck, looking toward the bow, of the battl...

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A character actor plays a vice admiral during a scene from the movie "Winds of War" taking place aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). The PELELIU is being used to simulate a World War II aircraft carrier

A character actor plays a vice admiral during a scene from the movie "...

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Actors run from a vintage T-6 trainer aircraft being used to simulate a dive bomber during the filming of the movie "Winds of War" aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5). Several crewmen from the ship were used as "extras" in the Paramount Studios film

Actors run from a vintage T-6 trainer aircraft being used to simulate ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Actors from Paramount Studios and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) are outfitted in World War II uniforms during the filming of the movie "Winds of War"

Actors from Paramount Studios and crewmen from the amphibious assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) assist in extinguishing a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) assist ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) recover the pilot of a "burning" AV-8 Harrier aircraft (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) during a demonstration of Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) recover...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a picnic on the pier during a series of exercises taking place to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a picnic on the pier during a series of exercises taking place to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

ENSIGN R. Hill, center, is frocked to Lieutenant Junior grade by Captain D.D. Timm, left, and Lieutenant Commander G. Casey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The ceremony took place on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

ENSIGN R. Hill, center, is frocked to Lieutenant Junior grade by Capta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) assist in extinguishing a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) assist ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Electrician's Mate 1ST Class (EM1) W. Loveless is given the re-enlistment oath by Commander C. Burch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Electrician's Mate 1ST Class (EM1) W. Loveless is given the re-enlistm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman (HTFN) E. Damm sands lockers during the renovation of berthing spaces aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The photo was taken on the anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor

Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman (HTFN) E. Damm sands lockers durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Two crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) secure the wheel of a "burning" AV-8 Harrier aircraft (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to the flight deck. Other crewmen extinguish the fire during a demonstration of Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Two crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) recover the pilot of a "burning" AV-8 Harrier aircraft (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) during a demonstration of Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) recover...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a picnic on the pier during a series of exercises taking place to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Actors from Paramount Studios and crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) use a vintage T-6 trainer aircraft to simulate a dive bomber during a scene from the movie "Winds of War"

Actors from Paramount Studios and crewmen aboard the amphibious assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extinguish a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) extingu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

An actor wearing a World War II flight jacket takes a break from doing a scene from the movie "Winds of War". Filming of the movie is taking place aboard the assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

An actor wearing a World War II flight jacket takes a break from doing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Mess Management SPECIALIST 1ST Class (MS1) R. Aragoza, right, instructs MSSA (SEAMAN Apprentice) Nazario and MSSN (SEAMAN) Bernier in proper methods of food preparation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The photo was taken on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Mess Management SPECIALIST 1ST Class (MS1) R. Aragoza, right, instruct...

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Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a meeting to discuss the exercise taking place which demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a picnic on the pier during a series of exercises taking place to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) place chocks against the wheels of a T-6 trainer aircraft being used to simulate a World War II dive bomber for the Paramount Studios film "Winds of War"

Crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) place cho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a picnic on the pier during a series of exercises taking place to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

A view of workers walking across the gangplank as they leave the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) for a lunch break. The NEW JERSEY has been in dry dock since November 1981, and is being refitted and modernized for return to active duty and recommissioning early in 1983. The recommissioning will be the fourth time since the ship was built in 1942

A view of workers walking across the gangplank as they leave the battl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Relea... More

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ship is undergoing refitting and reactivation

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

A stern view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as it sits in dry dock being refitted and modernized for return to active duty recommissioning early in 1983. The recommissioning will be the fourth time since the ship was built in 1942

A stern view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as it sits in dry do...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

Shipyard personnel lubricate the strut bearings of the starboard screw assembly of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ship is undergoing refitting and reactivation

Shipyard personnel lubricate the strut bearings of the starboard screw...

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A bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ship is undergoing refitting and reactivation

A bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

A view from the sonar dome to the front of the bow of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62). The ship has been in dry dock since November 1981 to be refitted and modernized for return to active duty and recommissioning early in 1983. The recommissioning of the ship will be the fourth time since the ship was built in 1942

A view from the sonar dome to the front of the bow of the battleship N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Relea... More

A starboard bow view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as it sits in dry dock being refitted and modernized for return to active duty recommissioning early in 1983. The ship has been in dry dock since November 1981. The recommissioning will be the fourth time since the ship was built in 1942

A starboard bow view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as it sits i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard, Usn Release... More

A bow view, taken with a wide angle lens, of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ship is undergoing refitting and reactivation

A bow view, taken with a wide angle lens, of the battleship USS NEW JE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

Shipyard workers board the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) by way of the starboard gang plank. The NEW JERSEY is in dry dock for overhauling, refitting and reactivation

Shipyard workers board the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) by way of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

A memorandum from the shipyard commander to all stations of the shipyard. The memorandum briefly concerns the good condition that the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) was kept in before and after decommissioning. Also, for persons not to take any items from the ship for personal use. The ship has been in dry dock since November 1981, for refitting and modernizing for return to active duty and recommissioning early in 1983. The recommissioning will be the fourth time since the ship was built in 1942

A memorandum from the shipyard commander to all stations of the shipya...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Relea... More

A stern view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ship is undergoing refitting and reactivation

A stern view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

A port bow view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as it sits in dry dock being refitted and modernized for return to active duty recommissioning early in 1983. The ship has been in dry dock since November 1981. The recommissioning will be the fourth time since the ship was built in 1942

A port bow view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as it sits in dry...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Relea... More

A bow view, taken with a wide angle lens, of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in drydock. The ship is undergoing refitting and reactivation

A bow view, taken with a wide angle lens, of the battleship USS NEW JE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary G. Ballard Release Stat... More

A KC-10 Extender aircraft fuselage is fitted with sound-proofing and electrical connections, during construction inside the McDonnell Douglas aircraft plant

A KC-10 Extender aircraft fuselage is fitted with sound-proofing and e...

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Jerry Preston, a senior supervisor for McDonnell Douglas, makes a last minute check on a boom assembly before it is transferred for installation on a KC-10 Extender aircraft

Jerry Preston, a senior supervisor for McDonnell Douglas, makes a last...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to ... More

Right front view of a newly constructed and painted KC-10 Extender aircraft parked next to its commercial counterpart, the DC-10 wide body

Right front view of a newly constructed and painted KC-10 Extender air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to ... More

A view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft as the electronic and hydraulic systems are installed, during its construction inside the McDonnell Douglas aircraft plant

A view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft as the electronic and hydraulic sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to ... More

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