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NH 97583 USS Bennington (CVA-20)

Photo #: NH 97583 USS Bennington (CVA-20)
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Title: USS Bennington (CVA-20)
Description: Captain W.F. Raborn, the carrier's Commanding Officer, presents awards to members of her crew in recognition of their heroic actions during the catapult explosion and fire of 26 May 1954. Photographed on 7 August 1954. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97583
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