Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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Ths Admiral Comes Aboard A few days after our ar- rival, Vice Admiral Wallace Beakley, Commander, U. S. Seventh Fleet, selected the LOS ANGELES as his tem- porary flagship during a brief pause in his tour of Western Pacific bases and Seventh Fleet units. Welcomed by the Captain and Exec Inspects the Marine Guard

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OKINA WA 7-T£2». ' ?i ? ' -? Suc Hcx acf While the LOS ANGELES engaged in task force operations during early December, the political situation in Indonesia heightened tension in this part of the world. We received, and carried out, orders to proceed to Buckner Bay, Okinawa, where Rear Admiral Davidson, at sea for the first time with his new command, left the ship to hoist his flag aboard the USS ROANOKE. The LOS ANGELES remained in Buckner Bay awaiting orders. 61

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iHCa CO Aiie Meanwhile the winter weather allowed few hours for recreation, but a few of the hardy enjoyed a warm fire and a cold beer on the sands of White Beach . . . or a short sight-seeing tour. jg r nfer at 63