USS David R. Ray (DD-971) entering Melbourne, Australia in 1997

The first part of this video is from an Australian new crew. The second part is the firing of an Anti-Submarine Rocket (ASROC) and one the ship's 5" 54 guns.

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[dksmoley]

I remember getting a tour of the ship when she was docked in Melbourne! I was 9 years old then! Unforgettable experience :D

[TedinLasVegas]

Great video of the '97 shoot! If ANYONE can find video from SeaSparrow shoots from 91 to 95, please let me know.

I'm also looking for the lost video of the burial at sea we did in the fall of '94; my uncle was one of those who we buried at sea.

[BLLYMCKY]

Good times...I think this was the deployment we had no A/C and had to unrep for water...lol

[pubstar2432]

I got off the Ray about a month before this. We were still in the Gulf then. 4 years was up. Yea...good memories.

[jdaeskimo77]

I was on this Westpac, and remember this video. I'd love to see any additional clips. Man It brought me back. Good times!