Orders take about three weeks for printing and handling. 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.