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NH 69735 German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen

Photo #: NH 69735 German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen
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Title: German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen
Description: Preparing to leave Kiel, Germany, circa early 1941. Note bedspring radar antennas mounted on the front of her rangefinder shields. At this time, German' radar was used for rangefinding only, not for deflection. Also note folding propeller guard attached to her hull side. Copied from the report of officers of Prinz Eugen, with identification by her Gunnery Officer, Paul S. Schmalenbach, 1970. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 69735
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