USS Cabildo (LSD-16) Iwo Jima 1955

 

 

	The following pictures are courtesy of Cabildo Crewmember Association member Joe Gansemer QM2 aboard 1954 - 1957. In 1955 the Cabildo participated in two amphibious landing exercises at Iwo Jima. Joe was able to get ride and take a few pictures from one of the helicopters aboard.

 

The infamous Mt Suribachi looms up

 

The Amphibious ships arrives

 

Mt Suribachi

 

Ships and boats - USS Cabildo 4th ship out

 

A wave circles - The USS Cabildo third ship out

 

Mt Suribachi from the air

 

Full Fligt Deck

 

Ships and boats along the beach

 

Iwo Jima Sunset

 

 

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