The day before the war ended the USS Blenny returned from war patrol #4 to Subic Bay, Philippines .
 Welcome Home |
 Fresh Fruit |
 Mail Call |
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 Officers at end of war |
 . . . One month later |
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15 August 1945 |
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Subic Bay, PI
Blenny was out in the bay doing her sound runs when the word came that the
war
was over. By way of celebrating, sound tests were terminated, and all
engines were
started. Underway, the "smoke makers" were put on line and we charged around
the bay laying a smoke screen. All the very pistol and flare shells were
shot off,
while elsewhere around the bay could be seen others firing off their
flares, etc.
One could also "hear" firearms from many directions. The admiral (Fife, I
believe)
was rather upset with this display, but under the circumstances, nothing
much was
ever said. 
This sailor and nurse had their own unique way of celebrating the end of the war.
 WOW! that's the way to celebrate.
 Celebrating in San Diego |
