Midway (CVB 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Vi ith the Queen of the Seas as a focal point, a good portion of the Sixtli Fleet lies at anchor in one of the Mediterranean ' s finest harbors. Here, as in eMr |,.,rl. t „- local bars with their unlimited supply of drinks and merchant uiili lluir harfiain wares were present. All out for the hall game! . thletic parties from the Mll) AY. ashore for an afternoon of relaxation and exercise, disembark at fleet landing.

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v % I lir I.H k r -ufli. i ' nl H.rihdII .li.iiM. n l- | iil till-Ill ul u |ir -iiiiiiiii. illi u liiiii- limit ix-t on llicir iii-c. iiiaii) fidrnvn wvrv left iinliniHlicil: lh,l,. -,r. ii.N,-r. •: amsimmma iei»i Till- m.ii ol ' llic MIDWAY .njox the Ootian weather and landscaping in the host wav possible, with a can of Stateside beer in ■■the shade of tin- ohi apple tree. ' Look at that ball go! No crowded stands here: Softball games spectators were amply supplied with room and refreshments. The G. I. can, packed with ice, rivaled the best refrigerator. The happy years they never had. and never will, is apparent in the youngsters growing up in this land that is still recover- ing from the devastation of the war.