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Vintage 1966 Westpac Cruise Book for the USS Kearsarge CVS-33 documents the ship's deployment during the Vietnam War era. This historical military collectible features a textured black cover with a prominent gold-tone embossed medallion displaying the ship's crest and the Latin motto "In Omnibus Pinnaculum." Inside, the book contains extensive black and white photography of the crew, including Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Eleven (VAW-11) Detachment Romeo, alongside candid shots of daily life, mission briefs, and scenic views from Westpac ports. A significant piece of naval history, this yearbook serves as a detailed record of the men and operations aboard the Essex-class aircraft carrier during a pivotal year. Ship: USS Kearsarge CVS-33 Year: 1966 Deployment: Westpac Cover Material: Faux Leather / Textured Hardcover Embellishment: Gold-Tone Raised Medallion Subject: US Navy History Era: Vietnam War Content: Crew Portraits, Mission Logs, Travel Photography Squadron Featured: VAW-11 Detachment Romeo Binding: Hardcover Color: Black/Gold Keywords: US Navy, Aircraft Carrier, Vietnam War, Military History, Naval Memorabilia, Essex Class, Westpac Cruise, 1960s, Veteran Interest, VAW-11, Cruise Book, Nautical Decor, Antique Book, War Record