 | Who says Gunners don't have a sense of humor? Well, they did in 1974.
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 | Mux towing French ship during Middle East cruise in 1974.
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 | Mullinnix pier side in Port Louis Mauritius during 1974 Mideast Cruise. |
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USS Paul DE-1080 - 1974 Middle East Cruise. |
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British Naval Station (French "Coaling" Station) - 1974 Middle East Cruise. |
 | Mux ties up at unknown location Middle East Cruise 1974. |
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Russian Ship - 1974 Middle East Cruise. |
 | Mux tows French Destroyer with broken shaft - Middle East Cruise 1974. |
 | Choppers were a common way to transport personnel, mail, supplies, etc. In this case, helo is picking up a sick crew member to take him to a larger ship or naval base for treatment.
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 | Helo picking up sick crew member
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 | Helo picking up sick crew member |
 | Mullinnix towing French Friggit which had a damaged rudder
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 | Crew suiting up for personnel transfer by helo in case of crashes on aft deck. Note shipmate with foam nozzle (can't remember his name). That is HT CJ Robinson on the far right |
 | DE that sailed with Mullinnix on this cruise
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1974 - Middle East
