Waldron (DD 699) - Naval Cruise Book

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AIR OPERATIDNS The Waldron operated a good deal of the time with the USS FORRESTAL QCVA-59D pictured on this page, .Ahhoughthelngh,speedstaxedcnu'boHers Mikeepthe ship on stathnm rernaining vdth die carrier gave usrnany advantagesthatcnher shipsci ourtype nnssed. Daily, and sometimes, twice daily mail deliveries and pick-ups were effected when in their company. Underway eniergency equipnuentrepairs were rendered bythe carrier's crew nunnbers when requested. CHiaplains of allfaiths and the latest nuedical facihties wwere also niade available as wmdl as nunnerous other types ofassistance. Carriers such as the one pictured on dns page formed the nucleus of our cruising groups in the SIXTH FLEET. Most would agree that this 60,000 ton carrier and ones like it are formidable champions for world peace.

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A BREAK IN THE RDUTINE The pictures that follow were selected from random from those turned in for the book. A predominant theme appears on the first page . . . FOOD. Little has been said about the food or commissary department on board WALDRON but the facts are quite plain that we have one of the best commissary departments to be found anywhere. As for the rest of the shots on the next five pages, these are men at work or in their leisure embarked in the service of their country. They Call Him the Big Bopper r A Chefs . . . Aflo t T a ype One of 630 Meals Served During the Cruise 5:1---w N3.,,,.,-- , I- 5 Doughnuts Baking in the Galley Re ally T Brought Out the Appetite heres No Need Asking Mr, Fidler Whether He Enjoyed It . . . or THEM. 54 .al