Petty Officer Doe was a reactor operator on the Nimitz. During work ups off the Virginia Capes in the late 70’s, he met an O-6 while going down an external ladder. He flipped a salute out of habit and kept going...for about three steps when he heard “Good morning, sailor” and turned around to look back. The “captain” was Kirk Douglas in costume for The Final Countdown , and he was grinning!
John ended up getting Douglas’ autograph on a training chit.
“The Final Countdown” was an intriguing story. Great cast.