Squadron Scrapbook Naples

Page Eighteen

These photos of Naples were contributed by Ken Balderston who served with VR-24 Det Naples as a COD pilot between 1963 and 1966.

Anyone who has photos or information they wish to contribute to the VR-24 website is encouraged to send them to Dick Prather, Webmaster/Editor of the VR-24 website.

(balderston collection)

View across Bay of Naples with Isle of Capri visible in distance.

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View west along Naples shoreline.

(balderston collection)

The fortification, Capodimonti overlooks the city of Naples. The other structure in front of it is a naval museum.

(balderston collection)

View east across Naples. The patch of green in the lower right is Luna Park, a place of rides, and other amusements.

(balderston collection)

The Naples marine terminal, where many VR-24 personnel and their families debarked upon arrival in Naples.

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View of Castello Nuovo, a prominent landmark in the center of Naples. Capodimonti is visible on the skyline.

(todd collection)

View east from the "caves", an area where several VR-24 det bachelors lived.

(todd collection)

Another view from the caves capturing more to the cityscape.





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