An amidships view of the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) with the ship's company manning the rails as balloons float up during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. The Northeast Navy Band is seated on the pier. Note the ship's Mk 75 76 mm gun.

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Photo credit: © Nelly George / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: archive, armed, defence, forces, military, reportage, servicemen, usa