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Spam
Cans, Rice Balls and Pearls
Author: Bruce Muench
Bruce provides a unique look at life aboard the USS Shipley Bay in one
chapter of his book. We have provided a copy of Chapter-7 titled "Aboard
The Shipley Bay" |
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Wings Over Sakishima
Author: Fredio Ray Samples
This History of the Air War at Sakishima Gunto
includes operations by the USS Shipley Bay (CVE-85) and the Fishhook
Squadron VC-97 against Japanese Kamikaze airfields on Miyako and Ishigaki
Jima. |
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Squadron VC-97
Farewell
This small green felt covered book was put together by Lt. Commander Mark
Twain Whittier and the men of the "Fishhook" Squadron VC-97 as a farewell
gift to the "Skipper" of the USS Shipley Bay. |
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Shellback Booklet
This small paper booklet documents the initiation ceremony where sailors
become shellbacks when crossing the equator for the first time. |
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US Navy Department
Regulations
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