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NH 97047 USS Princeton (CV-37)

Photo #: NH 97047 USS Princeton (CV-37)
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Title: USS Princeton (CV-37)
Description: Two Grumman F9F-2 Panther fighters dump fuel as they fly past the carrier, during Korean War operations circa May 1951. Photographed from a VC-61 plane piloted by Lieutenant (Junior Grade) George Elmies. This photograph was released by Commander, Naval Forces Far East under date of 23 May 1951. The plane on left is Bureau # 123583. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the All Hands collection at the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97047
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