Aubrey Fitch (FFG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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SYMBOLISM AUBREY FITCH CFFG-349 was The in the Admiral-s the USS carrierg when the took Carrier Division United States and The shape of the waves was suggested by hed Service Medal which was h during his career. The Winged and open book refer to his appointment as the first as superintendent ofthe Naval Academy and is placed on the book to denote he Was instrumental in the establishment of the Department of Aeronautics during his administration. The propeller also refers to the Army Distinguished Flying Cross Awarded to Admiral Fitch. The gold cross patonce represents the appointment as Honorary Knight in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, one of the many foreign decorations with which Admiral Fitch was honored. 5