Photo #: NH 97283
USS Boxer (CVA-21)
Crewmembers spell out "Boxer 75,000 Landings" on the
flight deck to commemorate reaching that milestone in her career.
The landing was made on 19 November 1955 by Lieutenant (Junior
Grade) Charles R. Smith, and his crewman, Roland W. Parker, flying
an AD "Skyraider" of Composite Squadron 35.
The original photograph was released by Commander Naval Forces
Far East on 28 November 1955.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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