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This photograph shows Commander Connolly of the US Navy Chaplain Corps waving from the High Line, leaving the ship via bosun's chair.
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The USS Yorktown's (CVA-10) plan of the day for July 5, 1954.
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The USS Yorktown (CVA-10) Officer of the Deck Instructions for June 10, 1954.
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In this letter Captain McKechnie receives praise for his handling of the USS Yorktown's pre-deployment. Vice Admiral Harold M. Martin congratulates him on a job well done and plans to forward...
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Letter to Captain McKechnie from Rear Admiral Richard H. Cruzen, Commander Philippines Command and U.S. Naval Forces Philippines.
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Letter and envelope dated January 5, 1954 from the Commander In Chief Pacific Fleet to Captain McKechnie.
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Letter to Captain McKechnie from Hong Kong silk merchant Mary Wong regarding selling her merchandise through the ship stores.
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Photograph of Hong Kong and its harbor as seen from Victoria Peak. The USS Yorktown (CVA-10) sits moored in the harbor.
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This photograph shows several USS Yorktown (CVA-10) sailors enjoying the view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak.
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A photograph of a man in costume, most likely a member of "The Flying Tiger Troupe", pretending to eat dough over a large wooden bowl.
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing a balancing act with a fan in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing an acrobatic stunt on top of one another in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing an acrobatic stunt on tables while balancing plates in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing a balancing act with wineglasses and a lamp. The stunt is taking place in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing an acrobatic stunt on a table in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing an acrobatic stunt while balancing plates in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of "The Flying Tiger Troupe" performing a balancing act on top of one another in the hangar bay of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of a demonstration of Chinese sword fighting known as jianshu in a gymnasium.
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A group photograph of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) commanders in uniform, smiling for the camera. Captain McKechnie is standing at the back of the group wearing a bomber jacket and ball cap.
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This photograph shows a supply ship refueling both the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) and the USS Daly (DD-519). The USS Noa (DD-841) and the USS Aulick (DD-569) are immediately behind the refueling ships...