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Description The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Astoria (CA-34) operating in Hawaiian waters during battle practice, 8 July 1942. She appears to be recovering floatplanes from off her starboard side. Note the booms rigged below the forward superstructure to tow aircraft recovery mats, and the starboard crane swung out.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 97682 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy

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