Here it is in all its beautiful full color glory, the 200 page "Stoofdriver" book in pdf format. You can download it to your e-book reader or your monitor and be prepared for a visual feast.

The USS Hornet's Far East cruise of 1965 was a great adventure. Share the experiences of Lt. Mike Ray through pictures and text as he lives out what is a lifetime of memories. The book is one-of-a kind and any US Navy person who has shared similar experiences would be delighted to receive this document as a tribute to his service. It is a historically significant first person account that chronicles the halcyon days of the Essex Class ASW carriers.