Grand Canyon (AD 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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0 QRS 9' ss - F We were on our way from Athens to Cannes, and, then ..... . .. lt was 20 October 1956! Task Force 63 was underway in Compliance with oth Fleet plans and operations - replenish- ing, refueling, destination France. The wireless network of the world eraekled the fateful news, - Israel and Egypt were at war! Nasser siezed the Suez Canal! Sixth Fleet had been standing by for months with the play to eheekmate Russia'a move. We were all ordered on new duty - the Suez area, For 18 days and nights we drilled, planned, wore life jackets, kept the Ensign well lighted eaeh night, just waiting, not knowing speeifieally what awaited us. We were an auxiliary of the formidable oth Fleet. 1 5 x Q Q. X -I-. S. L fx