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USS Wasp (Essex-class) just before departing Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, United States bound for San Francisco, California, 9 Jun 1945. Note new Measure 21 paint scheme, all over sea blue. Photo 5 of 5

Caption     USS Wasp (Essex-class) just before departing Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, United States bound for San Francisco, California, 9 Jun 1945. Note new Measure 21 paint scheme, all over sea blue. Photo 5 of 5 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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Puget Sound Navy Yard   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Wasp (Essex-class)   Main article  Photos  
Mark 12 5-inch/38 caliber   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 1,894 x 1,513 pixels
Photos in Series See all 5 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 9 Jun 1945
Photos at Same Place Puget Sound, Washington, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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WW2-Era Place Name Puget Sound, Washington, United States
Lat/Long 47.5322, -122.4714
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