Playing in the Band

Object NamePhotograph

Historic Owner Richard Thomasson

Association USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)

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. P2021.44.06

Object numberP2021.44.06

DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Official horizontal image of USS Intrepid's band playing on the forward aircraft elevator (no. 1 elevator), which is positioned as a stage in the hangar deck. There is one crew member sitting and holding a guitar, one playing the drums, and one visible in the background. They are all wearing U.S. Navy dungaree work uniforms and all have light skin and medium hair. The guitarist is looking at the camera and smiling. There is a wooden box, possibly a speaker, which has "Roger" printed on it. There is a white border around the image.

Back has "Official U.S. Navy Photograph // Not for Publication // Unless Officially Released // CVS 11 02837(13)-5-66 Date 5-1-66 // U.S.S. Intrepid (CVS 11) // Subject: Variety show held on 1 May 1966 // aboard USS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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