Mispillion (AO 105) - Naval Cruise Book

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, Q - .--f-....-be--ms y-My J 2, i l Yancey works on one of the many gas-powered flying model airplanes built during fhis cruise. s o T vouffxx W- -ffx Joe Eller paints lie Sltip's Seal for our flag. And of course every sailor has his pin-up collecfion!

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Under supervision of Taylor, GMC, the Mispillion's Hobby Shop offer materials on a non- profit basis and working space for the hobby enthusiasts. Materials for leather-working, model building, and almost any other hobby can be obtained here. The men find hobbying a very relaxing way to while away lonely off-duty hours overseas. Dell and Lambert tool in a design on a piece of leather- work. Scale model cabin cruiser propelled by a battery-driven electric motor was built in the Hobby Shop .

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Mr. McWee served as the officer counselor for the '52- '53 cruise book staff. Wally Barrus, the ship's photographer, took the pictures, and did the developing and printing for the book. B. L. Smith did the writing for the book and was in charge ofthe organization and continuity. . ,- Sheen and Gay worked on lay-out, and drew up the mats in off-duty hours.