Illusive Replaces Her Engines
Illusive again entered the yard in November 1956, this time to replace her engines with experimental Packard models, and until May 1957 was engaged in engineering evaluation trials. She then sailed for her first deployment to the Far East 1 August 1957. Through December she took part in the vital operations of the U.S. 7th Fleet for the maintenance of peace and security in East Asia. She took part in joint exercises with Japanese naval units 6–9 October and with the Chinese Nationalist Navy 15 to 17 December 1957. Illusive returned to Long Beach 15 February 1958.
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