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Our first glimpse of the boats on the Bay heading back!

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Getting closer and beginning to line up for the pass and review

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The Navy Band arrives for return of the YP's

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Some of the plebes sailing to greet the YP's, next year guys!

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Plebes having some fun, so glad we are one year later!

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Timing the arrival for 2:00 p.m. sharp!

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The crowd had fun trying to count the number of boats!

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Finally we can see the flags and try to spot YP 695...

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The band begins, so we know we are getting close!

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The crowd was wild with anticipation awaiting the YP's!

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First squadron arrives

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Bravo squadron approaches, YP 695 should be the last boat!

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Trying through binoculars to see the Pennant flag of YP 695!

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The first boat of Bravo squadron

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Some young fans on hand to greet the YP's

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The all look very sharp!

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Bravo squadron continues, YP 689

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Finally, YP 695, now to try and find John!

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Can not find John, later found out he was in the pilot house!

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Wondering if John can see us, as he didn't know we were coming!

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Wow, how sharp they look!

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Mission accomplished, heading to the docks!

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Colonel Allen and some members of the Class of 56

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Jan and Colonel John R. Allen

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Another one, just to be sure!

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Unloading the boats...

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John spots us hiding behind a car!

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John and Alex, shipmates for the first time!