Photograph of Bruce Mennella on the deck of an aircraft carrier, likely the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), circa 1969-1972. Several McDonnell F-4 Phantom II aircraft are visible in the background.
United States Navy service patch for the "Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club," circa 1966-1967. Features a junk ship in front of three red lines, representing the flag of South Vietnam.
United States military patch for in-country service in Vietnam, 1966-1967. Features two aircraft flying over a bent figure and the words "Sorry about that."
Photograph of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) at sea, circa 1965-1967. Visible aircraft parked on the deck include: Douglas A4D (A-4) Skyhawk, Douglas AD-1 (BT2D-1) Skyraider, Grumman A-6 (A2F) Intruder/Prowler, McDonnell F-4 Phantom II, and North…
Booklet, "Summer of '72," circa 1972. Handmade, 48-page booklet that contains inside jokes related to a Vietnam War-era combat tour of the United States Navy. Includes comics featuring Joe Cool (one of Snoopy's alter egos), song lyrics, and…