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