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 Saturday, September 23, 2023: It was time to tour a retired aircraft carrier. |
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Members of the military reunion went
aboard. |
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It was the
U.S.S. Yorktown. |
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The ship is a museum of artifacts from
World War Two to Vietnam. |
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   Mark liked the radio room. |
 The radar room.  On the flight deck.  |
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A McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, as
seen in Vietnam. |
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The U.S.S. Laffey was nearby for a
tour too. |
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Now resting quietly after service to
her country. |
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There was also a nearby exhibit on the
Vietnam War. |
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The
Brown Water Navy, known as the River Rats, operated these boats on
the rivers of Vietnam. |
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A common sight during the war in
Vietnam. |
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Last, but not least, the
Bell UH-1 Iriquois, otherwise know as the Huey Helicopter
from the Vietnam war.
See more photos of the OV-1 Mohawk Association military reunion at: https://www.brainerdvfw.org/ov-1-mohawk.html |
Quote of the day:
More to come on this adventure. Mark |
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