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World's Largest Carrier, USS Midway (CV-41), Launched At Newport News, 03/1945
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United States Naval Photographic Center film #12114. National Archives description "1) MS-Pan Superstructure of carrier to deck (full view of ship). 2) SHS Welder on side of ship puts on finishing touches. 3) HS Crane alongside carrier, carrier BG. 4) MS Welders welding on side of carrier, workers knocking off for lunch FG. 5) MS Carrier. 6) MCU-CU Sponsor, Mrs. Ripley with party consisting of Mrs. Wm. Aycrigg, Rear Adm. Cox & Supt. of Naval Construction. 7) CU Mrs. Ripley. 8) CU Lt. Gay. 9) SHS Shipyard workers & spectators watching carrier launching 10) HS Cranes FG, planes flying in V formation BG-SV. 11) GV Workers in shipyard. 12) SHS Mrs. Ripley on christening barge, she christens ship. 13) SHS-Pan Deck of carrier to stern, spectators FG. 14) GV Workers & spectators watch launching of ship.QUALITY: FAIR, SOME OX." National Archives Identifier: 79226 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks. :)
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United States. Navy
Subjects
WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, USS Midway, World War II, Rites And Ceremonies, USS Midway (CV-41)
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