17. Bombardment of Bataan and Corregidor Island February 13–14, 1945 18. Ship struck mine in Mariveles Harbor, P.I February 14, 1945 19. Entered dry dock, Subic Bay, P.I. March 3, 1945 20. Left Dry dock with temporary repairs April 30, 1945 21. Departed for U.S.A.!!!
INTREPID weighed anchor. On 2 March 1945, the veteran CV made Pearl Harbor, where fliers of Fighter Squadron EIGHTY-SIX embarked for transportation to the forward area. Task Group 12.2, composed of INTREPID, FRANKLIN, BATAAN, battle cruiser GUAM and eight destroyers and commanded by Rear Admiral...
"When they serve us biscuits they say they're mighty fine, one rolled off the table and killed a mate of mine, I don't want any more of the USN, gee but I wanna' go home. When they serve us turkey they say it is the best, we get the neck and asshole and the officers get ...