Lieutenant Commander (USN) Robert Adrian "Adrian" Marks (February 18, 1917 - March 7, 1998) was the U.S. Navy pilot who rescued 56 crewman of which "Portland"-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, named for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana?
Adrian Marks Lieutenant Commander (USN) Robert Adrian "Adrian" Marks (February 18, 1917 - March 7, 1998) was the U.S. Navy pilot who rescued 56 crewman of the USS "Indianapolis" after it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes. Marks disobeyed standing orders not to land in open ocean and rescued survivors by lashing them to the wing. His actions rendered the aircraft unflyable. He was awarded the Air Medal by Chester W. Nimitz. After the rescue, the plane was sunk by U.S. forces as it was not able to be recovered.
USS Tucson (SSN-770) USS "Tucson" (SSN-770), a "Los Angeles"-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Tucson, Arizona. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 10 June 1988 and her keel was laid down on 15 August 1991. She was launched on 20 March 1994 sponsored by Mrs. Diane C. Kent.