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NH 97682 USS Astoria (CA-34)

Photo #: NH 97682 USS Astoria (CA-34)
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Title: USS Astoria (CA-34)
Description: Operating in Hawaiian waters during battle practice, 8 July 1942. She appears to be recovering floatplanes from off her starboard side. Note booms rigged below the forward superstructure to tow aircraft recovery mats, and starboard crane swung out. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97682
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