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Operation Blackpool
A highlight of the Blackpool's Gisborne visit was the Seaday arranged for guests, television and the press. A rendezvous with the Waikato, transfer of mail and personnel from one ship to the other, and mortar firings were features of the day.
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A test weight is tried between ships before transfers are made, after which Naval Liaison Officer Owen Poole (right) and Harbourmaster Ian McRae (below right) take trips.
Helicopter takes off from Waikato for part of exercise
Members of the Gisborne Blackpool committee on board for the demonstrations are Bert Hanlen, Gordan Harris, John Burland, Mrs Beatrice White and Owen Poole.
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P/O Dennis Rapley prepares mortar bombs for firing
Gisborne boys on board at their various posts included Bosun's Mate Richard Brown
Stores P. O. Peter Schultz stocktaking
M.E.(1) Wally McLean turning main engine
M.E.(1) Jim Robin answering call from main switchboard
A. B. Tutch Ngarangione entering sonar control room
Assistant Cook Gregory McGonville preparing crayfish for lunch
A. B. Bill Bean on boat maintenance
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Shipwright Terry King takes an engine-room reading
M. E.(1) Laurie Phillips in the diesel room which generates 440 volts at 60 cycles
Leading Weapon Mechanic Danny Allen racks up mortar bomb preparatory to firing
A. B. John Clark and M/E Wally Pitman (Wairoa) take a spell of duty in the laundry
Stewards John O'Keefe and John Keogh on the mess deck
And finally, pictured taking a well earned rest, is Admiral Fred Wale.