Saratoga (CV 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE MARINE GUARD WAITS MIRAL S INSPECTI A THING OF CURIOSITY -11' - --V 'l '::.,1.

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Bear Admiral Moody, Commander oi Aircraft, Eastern Fleet, flew aboard in a British Barracuda and Was received with full honors. Flight deck spectators crowded around his plane to inspect the British counterpart of the TBP. THE LANDING SIGNAL OFFICE GIVES THE BARRACUDA A CUT WELL MET ADMIRAL MOODY RETURNS OUR SALUTE OF WELCOME

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lllllll BNI Q 1' N 1 4 ' I i 'L' 5 Quxilllidlll-ls CEYLON On the 31st of March Sara s sailors had an opportunity ot get a good look at the F ar East as the fleet anchored at Trincomalee Ceylon For almost two weeks the fleet remained at anchor and Sara s men on liberty dealt with rupees, instead of dollars, and collected sou venirs of precious stones and hand carved ornaments of wood. Meanwhile, high ranking British officials, led by Admiral Sir Iames Sommerville, made official calls and inspections of Sara and her crew. 5355 1 Q Ulil MES! i s l f 5 ,