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NH 81902 French Aircraft Carrier La Fayette

Photo #: NH 81902 French Aircraft Carrier La Fayette
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Title: French Aircraft Carrier La Fayette
Description: (formerly USS Langley, CVL-27) Ceremonies on board, at Toulon, France, 11 September 1951, commemorating her entry into service after she was transferred to the French Navy by the U.S. Navy. Among those present: Vice Admiral Nomy (at microphone), Chief of French Naval General Staff; In Whites, behind VAdm. Nomy (right to left): Captain Rieu; Vice Admiral Pothnau, Commander, French Fleet; Vice Admiral Jozan, Commander, Carriers; and Vice Admiral Sala, Prefet Maritime, Toulon. Officers in Blues are: Captain H.H. Smith-Hutton, USN, Naval Attache; Rear Admiral Peries, French Navy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air; Captain Kaufmann, USN; Commander Sannoner and two aides. Courtesy of Captain H.H. Smith-Hutton, USN (Retired), via Captain Paul B. Ryan, USN, 1975. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 81902
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