Pictures from the 60th. Anniversary of the signing of the Japanese Surrender on the Battleship Missouri

No 1 and No 2 turrets from the forecastle

Missouri's No 1 and No 2 turrets from the forecastle

 

Mackenzie Gregory on board USS Missouri before the ceremony

Me on board before the ceremony

 

Admiral Gary Roughead gives the Key Note Address, with the Colors paraded in front

Admiral Gary Roughead gives the Key Note Address, with the Colors paraded in front

 

I talk to the Australian Minister of Veteran's Affairs the Honourable De-Anne Kelly MP

I talk to the Australian Minister of Veteran's Affairs the Honourable De-Anne Kelly MP

 

# The Navy Band on the pier.

The Navy Band on the pier

 

The Lovely Wreath for World War 11 Veterans that was cast over the ship's side

The Lovely Wreath for World War 11 Veterans that was cast over the ship's side

 

At the foot of Missouri's gangway with one of her 16 inch shells behind me

At the foot of Missouri's gangway with one of her 16 inch shells behind me

 

Scene out of our window at the Hawaii Prince Hotel

Scene out of our window at the Hawaii Prince Hotel

 

Scene from the balcony of the Outrigger Luana Condiminium

Scene from the balcony of the Outrigger Luana Condiminium


   

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