USS Franklin (CV-13) Reunion

BySteeljawscribe

(h/t Xformed)

OK — you’ve read about that epic day in March ’45, now here’s your chance to meet in person some of the remaining crew:

 

From the USS FRANKLIN (CV-13) site:

June 5 – 8, 2008: 2008 Reunion – “City of Fountains”

Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Kansas City, MO Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Hosted by Leonard Hall and Family

Questions??? Contact Annette Bownds
14690 Travis Street #27205
1-913-231-1179

or click below for e-mail
Information/questions?

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