The LTJG Dave Swanson Collection
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USS Helena CA-75
1957 - 1961

(Page posted on 15 August 2013.)


USS Helena CA-75.
Regulus Missiles


The Admiral's Barge.
Hong Kong, China in the background.


Arriving Helena


From rear to front:
USS Columbus (CA-74), USS Navasota (AO-106), USS Worcester (CL-144).


Refueling.


Also mail transfer


Helena crew members watch the refueling operation.


Larry Sullivan. and Dave Swanson
We were staying at a Japanese-style inn, (a ryokan) in Miyanoshita,
the town nearest to Mount Fuji (Fujiyama translates to Fuji Mountain in Japanese).


The following pictures are from the Seattle Sea Fair, 1960.


Bob Hope, behind the white-uniform-hat fellow. Grand Marshal that year. Picture taken on the Press Barge.


Bob Hope, his back to camera. on the 2nd level of the Press Barge.
A floating review stand.


Bob Hope


Bob Hope


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