Coral Sea (CVA 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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Th0 world famous San Diago Zoo providad craw mambars and zoo rasidants alika with hours of sigftt-saaing and racraation Standown batwaan flight oparations during Rafreshar Training. A wall daservad braak for avaryona. CormI Saa is still tha only carriar in tha Pacific antitfmd to paint har anchors gold Sha aarryad tfta GoMan Anchor Award for tha sacortd st aight yaat by rataining a highar parcantaga of parsonnal than any othar carriar on tha Wast Coast 10

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The Coral Sea II returns after performing one of Iter ntany publicity cruises. Above. Between exercises tfte sftip stopped many times in San Diego. During one such stop on June 8, 1974, the ship had an All Hands picnic at the park across from the pier. Below. Some of the crew had a chance to visit Mexico and the bull fights. Carol Doda, ' The perfect 36 . tries on her Coral Sea VIP cap presented in recognition of her newly-acquired status as an Honorary Crewperson . Jack Block. Chairman of the Coral Sea Committee, admires the fit.

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The flight deck was jammed with people as Coral Sea set sail for her Dependents Day cruise. November 2, 1974 would be a memorable day for everyone. ■ -p H 1 ■ tfH nn H HH R - rlt m%ir ' M[ IMiatfBl sV K S ' ir K ' Kw. wH ta H I Hss H m K mVlr WS v ' l I I HI KIMHHs ! si lIIk Kk «i Air Wing 15 provided a splendid air show for the family and friends of Coral Seamen. Each aircraft type was represented in a show that left many awed. Vulture ' s Row was packed with people trying to get a better view. Most got up to the island sooner or later, despite the great number on the walks. Coral Sea had never before been host to so many. ' T