New Third Fleet Arrivals

New Third Fleet Arrivals

United States. Navy--Pacific area; World War, 1939-1945--Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Bon Homme Richard (Aircraft carrier)

Article reads: "New Third Fleet Arrivals; CARRIERS, CRUISERS AND DESTROYER BRING 3728 HOME FOR DISCHARGE; The second contingent of the Third Fleet sailed into a fogless San Francisco bay yesterday with 3728 high-hearted men bound for discharge and civilian clothes. In contrast to the thick haze which greeted last week's fleet arrivals, yesterday's weather was as bright as the hopes of the new-comers. Tug whistles grunted hoarse welcomes, and a small, but enthusiastic, crowd lined Golden Gate bridge to watch the fleet units steam in. Leading the parade of victorious American warships was the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard, followed by the famed Yorktown, better known as the 'Fighting Lady.' The light cruiser Oakland and the destroyer Buchanan arrived in that order. Forty-three planes swooped and roared over the ships. They were from the Santa Rosa air squadron. The Yorktown presented a striking picture, as her crew lined up on deck so that their white caps spelled 'Fighting Lady.' Both carriers had their flight decks half loaded with planes, their wings folded. The usual homecoming pennants fluttered from their masts. Overhead, a blimp joined the aerial welcoming party. 'The Fighting Lady,' so named for her heroic war roles and from the stirring motion picture based on her experiences, will play a prominent part in Navy Day ceremonies next Saturday. The public will be allowed aboard her at the Alameda Naval Air Station, while the Bon Homme Richard also will be open for inspection at a San Francisco pier during the celebration. The city of San Francisco will play host to Third Fleet personnel on Friday evening, with a party scheduled at Civic Auditorium. In Oakland, the Chamber of Commerce will honor Captain A. P. Calvert, skipper of the Oakland, at a Navy Day luncheon at the Hotel Leamington. Harold Boyd is chairman of San Francisco's 'Welcome Home' sub-committee, and Harry Ettling, stage manager of the Golden Gate Theater, wil [sic] manage the show at Civic Auditorium. Today at sea, the men who gave their lives for their country will be memorialized when flowers are strewn on the waters from the U.S. frigate Brownsville." The photo caption reads "THE YORKTOWN; Her crew spelled out 'Fighting Lady.'"

A newspaper clipping detailing the arrival of the Bon Homme Richard, Oakland, and Yorktown landing in San Francisco.

circa October, 1945

25

7.75 x 8.25"

Newspaper clipping

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