Photos by Dana Beyerle – QM

During 1971 Med Cruise

Soviet helicopter carrier Moskva

LT(jg) Marty having a look at Russian carrier

Pulling along side USS Canisteo (AO99)

Jolly “J” rock band “SMOKE”
Band was playing while Soviet helicopter carrier was anchored.
They could hear us, cuz it appeared the entire ships company
was topside.

Barcelona, Spain
San Miguel Del Fay Monestary

A Spanish friend, Marisol

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FT3 Douglas & BMSN Butler

Dana @ Iraklion, Crete

Refueling Ops
With USS Canisteo (AO99) – I think.

A Crusader’s Fort at Iraklion, Crete

Pulling away from carrier

Bridge – underway
Luke Bottiglieri, QM2 at helm
Unknown at engine order telegraph

Looking at the flight deck of carrier
during refueling ops

Looking into CVA hangar from bridge wing

Steaming with USS Cone (DD866) in Med ’71

Refueling from USS Canisteo (AO99)

Refueling underway
A great life…