| Accession Number | 302735 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1944. AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS SARATOGA (CV-3). THE TWIN 8 INCH/55 ...
Description
1944. AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS SARATOGA (CV-3). THE TWIN 8 INCH/55 TURRETS FORMERLY SITED BEFORE AND ABAFT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY 5 INCH/38 DUAL PURPOSE GUNS, DOUBLING HER HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT CAPABILITY. NOTE THE LIFE RAFTS STOWED ON THE HUGE FUNNEL CASING. HER RADAR AERIALS HAVE BEEN ERASED BY THE CENSOR. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)