The USS Peleliu (LHA-5) AH-1Z Viper amphibious assault ship was docked at Ocean Terminal for much of this week. Hong Kongers were all of a fluster as the Americans dropped by on a scheduled, routine R&R stop. However, the high-profile presence of the USS Peleliu was said to be a ‘nod’ to tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Below are some of the best images captured during the week. Whilst viewing these shots, Hong Wrong recommends a choice of two musical accompaniment options…
‘Top Gun / ‘Take My Breath Away’
OR Village People’s ‘In the Navy’
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II attack plane, by SK Leung, click to enlarge
by SK Leung, click to enlarge
by SK Leung, click to enlarge
by SK Leung, click to enlarge
via j3tourshk.posterous.com
via j3tourshk.posterous.com
via See-ming Lee on Flickr
via SCMP
via SCMP
via Xavier* on Flickr
via Xavier* on Flickr
via SCMP
via Mark Obusan on Flickr
via Mark Obusan on Flickr
via icy5816 on Flickr
Seaman Jaime Watson rings aboard distinguished visitors, via Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet on Flickr
Rear Adm. Jeffery Harley addresses distinguished visitors, via SurfaceWarriors on Flickr
via Xavier* on Flickr
Leaving the city, via @benfox on Twitter
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