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The view of the USS Yorktown's flight deck while anchored off Alameda, California. Two rows of Skyraiders can be seen lined up on the port side. The center row of fighters is made up of F9F Panthers...
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This photograph shows the starboard side view of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) as the ship is being resupplied in the China Sea.
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This photograph shows Cardinal Spellman (right) speaking to the sailors of Task Force 77 from a well decorated room aboard the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). Admiral John Perry Whitney can be seen to the left...
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A photograph of an enlisted crewman standing in front of Cardinal Francis Spellman. The sailor is getting his copy of "The Foundling" signed by the book's author.
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Photograph of Cardinal Francis Spellman addressing the crew of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) in the hangar bay.
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Captain McKechnie (left), Cardinal Spellman (middle), and Admiral Whitney (right) walk the hangar deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Photograph of Cardinal Francis Spellman (left), Commander Connolly (middle), and Captain McKechnie (right) conversing with others on the hangar deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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Captain Arnold McKechnie (right) greeting Commander Connolly (middle), and Cardinal Spellman (right) on a visit to the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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A photograph of Captain McKechnie (left), Commander Connolly (middle left), Cardinal Spellman (middle right), and Admiral Whitney (right) stand on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10).
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This photo shows Admiral Robert Hickey riding in a boson's chair while wearing a life jacket. USS Yorktown (CVA-10) crewmembers guide the chair in.
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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.