Name/Title
Landing Operations Aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10)Description
Photograph of a flight deck crewman leaning on a tie down chain while watching an S-2 Tracker landing on the USS Yorktown (CVS-10).Context
Built for the US Navy for anti-submarine warfare, Grumman introduced the Tracker in 1952. It would continue in operation with the Navy until replaced by the S-3 Viking in the mid-1970's.
Dan Bernath was a Photographer's Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) for the 1968 Westpac cruise, Apollo 8 recovery, and 1969 South American and North Atlantic cruises.Collection
Dan Bernath CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2000.00100Source or Donor
Daniel Alan "Dan" BernathAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
June 23, 2026