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NH 90350 USS Shangri-La (CVS-38)

Photo #: NH 90350 USS Shangri-La (CVS-38)
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Title: USS Shangri-La (CVS-38)
Description: Lieutenant (Junior Grade) William Belden ejects from his Douglas A-4E Skyhawk attack aircraft (Bureau # 150117) as it rolls into the carrier's port catwalk after suffering a brake failure following recovery, 2 July 1970. LtJG Belden ejected safely and was rescued by Shangri-La's helicopter. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 90350
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