Walker (DD 517) - Naval Cruise Book

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,i Station the helo detail! While on station in the South China Sea, ships are supplied with personal and guard mail, and personnel are transferred by helicopters operating on a daily route from the aircraft carrier designated as Yankee Station mail carrier. The helos hover over the deck raising and lowering their loads by hoist. Extended periods at sea mean frequent underway refueling, of ten at odd hours and frequently on Sunday during holiday routine. ,,4l.111-

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Let's surprise them and arrive a day early. The end is in sight, as loved ones wait onthe pier. 12? .nnQt,uL. 04. M, Eager families wait along the channel to see us.