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NH 97297 Grumman S2F-1 Anti-submarine Aircraft

Photo #: NH 97297 Grumman S2F-1 Anti-submarine Aircraft
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Title: Grumman S2F-1 Anti-submarine Aircraft
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Description: ... gets a 'go' signal from USS Leyte flight deck 0fficer as she is launched for anti-submarine patrol during LANTPHIBEX. The specially-designed aircraft were kept flying around the clock during the overseas transit of the amphibious force, and combined with sonar-equipped helicopters and Navy blimps, provided effective protection against four marauding 'Enemy' subs. Quoted from the original caption, which was released by USS Leyte (CVS-32) under date of 1 November 1955. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97297
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