China's first operational aircraft carrier.
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China's first operational aircraft carrier.
China's first operational aircraft carrier Liaoning arrives in Hong Kong
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40527918
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40527918
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Must be formatting. Try this >>> China's first operational aircraft carrier Liaoning arrives in Hong Kong - BBC News
Hong Kong harbour was a regular R&R call for the US Navy during the Viet Nam era. There was once an aircraft carrier with more aircraft ranged on it's deck than FEAF had in total.
The sailors used to get off the Liberty Boat and hail a taxi for Wan Chai, the dark side of Hong Kong. On arrival the taximeter would show about $15. US$15 would be passed over to a very happy taxi driver who would cash them in at about HK$7/US$1.
The sailors used to get off the Liberty Boat and hail a taxi for Wan Chai, the dark side of Hong Kong. On arrival the taximeter would show about $15. US$15 would be passed over to a very happy taxi driver who would cash them in at about HK$7/US$1.
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