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NH 71529 USS Suwannee (CVE-27)

Flight deck of USS Suwannee (CVE-27) 90 minutes after a Japanese suicide plane's bomb had ripped a hole in it. Hole is patched and ship is ready to land aircraft. Note that only four wires, instead of eight, are being used. All landings were made without mishap.
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Title: USS Suwannee (CVE-27)
Description: Flight deck of USS Suwannee (CVE-27) 90 minutes after a Japanese suicide plane's bomb had ripped a hole in it. Hole is patched and ship is ready to land aircraft. Note that only four wires, instead of eight, are being used. All landings were made without mishap.
Accession #: NH
Catalog #: NH 71529
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Date: 1944-10-25
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