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This photograph shows Captain Arnold McKechnie trying the Yorktown-shaped cake prepared for his farewell party in 1954. Captain McKechnie had just been relieved of command by Captain Gerald Huff.
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This photograph shows Captain Arnold McKechnie looking over some of the gifts given to him following being relieved of command of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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This photograph shows Captain Arnold McKechnie receiving a few parting gifts at his farewell party.
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This photograph shows Captain McKechnie cutting into his farewell cake.
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This photograph shows the cake that was made for Captain McKechnie's farewell party.
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This photograph shows USS Yorktown (CVA-10) personnel entering the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California. The crew is going to see movie "Jet Carrier" which was filmed in part on the USS Yorktown...
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This photograph shows Captain Arnold McKechnie standing on the flight deck addressing the crew of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) during change of command ceremonies in 1954.
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This photograph shows Captain Arnold McKechnie reading his orders to the crew during the change of command ceremony that took place on August 5, 1954.
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This photograph shows Captain Arnold McKechnie addressing the crew of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) shortly before being relieved by Captain Gerald Huff.
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This photograph shows Captain Gerald Huff relieving Arnold McKechnie on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) during the changing of command ceremonies that took place in 1954.
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This photograph shows Captain Gerald Huff issuing his first orders from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) during the changing of command ceremonies.
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This is a photograph of crew at quarters during the changing of command ceremonies aboard the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). Captain Arnold McKechnie is being relieved by Captain Gerald Huff.
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A photograph of Captain McKechnie and a commander on the deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10), standing with two gentlemen from the Shriners in civilian suits and hats. The four men are standing before a...
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A photograph of Captain McKechnie and a sailor admiring a plaque. Three representatives from the Shriners can be seen standing beside them.
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A photograph of an award ceremony on the deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). Captain McKechnie is standing behind a gentleman in a civilian suit and hat at a podium. The gentleman is addressing a 1st...
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A photograph of Captain McKechnie of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) standing at a podium on the deck addressing the assembled crew. There is a table next to the podium with trophies.
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This photograph shows a large group of sailors and Shriners standing on one of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10)'s aircraft elevators.
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Photo shows Captain McKechnie of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) presenting a trophy for athletic excellence to Seaman Ray Becker.
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This photograph shows the portside view of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) while docked in Alameda, California.