Search and Rescue Operations
The ship took part in Exercise "Golden Shark" off Hiroshima, Japan, from 16 to 24 February 1968. The exercise was held in conjunction with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. From 25 to 28 February, she paid a visit to Hiroshima, then sailed to Yokosuka for two weeks of upkeep. On 14 March Albatross was involved in a search and rescue operation in Tokyo Bay. A harbor craft located the downed airplane, and, the next day, Albatross headed for Sasebo where she spent the month of April in refresher training and upkeep.
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Famous quotes containing the words search, rescue and/or operations:
“I never found even in my juvenile hours that it was necessary to go a thousand miles in search of themes for moralizing.”
—Horace Walpole (1717–1797)
“Here I pause in my sojourning, giving thanks for having come,
come to trust, at every turning, God will guide me safely home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God,
Came to rescue me from danger, precious presence, precious blood.”
—Robert Robinson (1735–1790)
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