Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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Sydney, Australia

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DTI George Allen DN Larry Marchand DN Marcelus Porterfield DN Eric Purdy SN Pio Chua DTI Allen maintains the ship ' s dental records. Dr. Stark, with the assistance of DN Purdy, in- doctrinate a shipmate into the ways of painless dentistry.

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Before arriving in Sydney for the Royal Australian Navy ' s 75th Anniver- sary Naval Review, guests and media flew out to sea to see USS Missouri on a Royal Australian Navy Wessex helicop- ter. Hundreds of pleasure boats and small craft sailed alongside the dread- nought as it entered the harbor domi- nated by the Bridge and the Opera House. There were even some specta- tors signaling their opinion about the nuclear arms issue. As the Missouri neared its pier, hundreds of Canadian and Australian sailors stopped work and watched Mighty Mo from their ship ' s decks. During the military pa- rade, Missouri ' s unit marched up and down the streets as spectators watched and waved U.S., British and Australian flags. The official viewing party saluted as Missouri ' s unit trooped past. On the ship, distinguished visitors received a briefing from GMGl Allen in Turret 1 on the inner workings of the 16-inch guns.