USS DES MOINES PHOTOS PAGE 14

Dick Todd manning a 20mm gun, that the Navy said was not there. Hmmm, someone should probably show them this picture. Photo courtesy of Bob McGhee.

Here is a photo taken by Steve Schar from an aircraft on May 16, 2002.

Another photo from Steve.

Former Shipmate, Bernie Cortez.

Ship's Patch

Photo taken on board USS Des Moines, not sure of the year. From L to R: Vice Admiral Anderson, SN Frank McCarthy, and SM3 Tony Meli watch as an artist goes to work. Photo courtesy of Berzie Cortez.

Photo courtesy of Bernie Cortez.

SM1 Conley and SM3 Meli hoisting Prince Henrys personal flag during fleet review in Lisbon, in honor of Prince Henry the Navigator, 9 aug 1960. (photo courtesy of Bernie Cortez)

Shipmate Tom Macfarlane in 1960. (photo courtesy of Bernie Cortez.)

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letter sent to President Eisenhower by Des Moines crewmembers. (photo courtesy of Bernie Cortez.)

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