Randolph (CVS 15) - Naval Cruise Book

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,K N rl I fig. , YS ,L ju, Visitors - be they adults or children - are always eager to inspect Randolph. Aviation ordnance, above and left, is particularbz fascinating, and draws questions horn guests for the enlisted experts standz'ng by. Right, top, Ad- rnz'ral's Personnel Inspection z'nsu res crew z's squared away before embarking on cruise. Special events, suclz as every one-tlzousandtlz landing on carrien or 42,000tlz catapult fslzotj flower rightj calls for a celebration and special anni- versary cake. Captain R. Davis is the bono red guest in the catapult room.

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. -.':...-... J -A . f:fr::.z-:-if-1-r.1:4f-1: '11'-rr ffffe:z:s1 'f::--i--A -'A -r -- N53-N Following two weeks at sea in early May, a month-long in-port period was scheduled, and then, June 15, midshipmen embarked for their summer training. After a one-day delay due to bad weather, Ranclohbh started out, bound lor Quebec City, Canada. Arriving twelve days later, the ship rendered a 21-gun salute and dipped the colors. while the COMNAVAIRLANT Band played the Canadian National Anthem. A large crowd was on handto greet the arrival, including several wives ofofficers and crewmen. For the single men there were plenty of lovely Canadian lasses, proving again that Quebec City is a Mpretty fair liberty town. Swimming, bus tours, baseball, etc., were recreational fea- tures of the visit, while social highlights included a highly successful enlisted men 's dance, a Mid- shipman Ball, and parties for the senior officers. The ship, in turn, hosted 400 local VIP's at a luncheong on july 1 and July 4, QCanadian and U. S. Independence Days respectivelyj a total of over 7,500 enthusiastic guests came aboard for an Hopen house. Randolphls 1964 Midshipmen Cruise saw the Ensigns-ofthefutzire embarked for summer training dugz wi'th several maj'or departments. All hands were im- pressed with their positive attitudes and eagerness to learn. They joined the crew for lihergz in New York Ciijf and Quebec Ciijf, Canada. Ashore all hands had the ojyportanigf ofloohing down on the latter port from the Plains offihra- ham Qrightj, and enjoy visits with Que- becfs friendbf citizens, random sighsee- ing, ballplaying, and a round ofj1ariies. 60