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Printed black and white photograph of an Intrepid crewmember dressed in a Batman costume
Batman at a Variety Show
Printed black and white photograph of an Intrepid crewmember dressed in a Batman costume
Printed black and white photograph of an Intrepid crewmember dressed in a Batman costume

Batman at a Variety Show

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Association
DateMay 1, 1966
PeriodVietnam War; Cold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Ben McHorney (MUC) and Rick Thomasson (MU2) 1966. P2021.44.08
Object numberP2021.44.08
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official vertical image of crew member dressed in a Batman costume standing in front of USS Intrepid's band on the forward aircraft elevator (no. 1 elevator), which is positioned as a stage in the hangar deck. He has his arms up above his head and is wearing a Batman mask. There are members of the band playing instruments behind him, including the guitar, drums and trumpet. They are wearing U.S. Navy dungaree work uniforms. They all have light skin and medium to dark hair. There is a white border around the image.

Back has "Official U.S. Navy Photograph // Not for Publication // Unless Officially Released // CVS 11 02837(37)-5-66 Date 5-1-66 // U.S.S. Intrepid (CVS 11) // Subject: Variety show held on // 1 May 1966 aboard USS // Intrepid, CVS-11" printed and handwritten in blue ink.
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