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Jack Cook
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the rear windscreen is an unusual feature. that should still be used for the benefit of many rear crewman who may face a sh*t load of wind in a bail out or canopy malfunction.

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USS Antietam CVS-36 2 battle stars for Korea

man look at thos decks, they sure don't make'm like that anymore

Beatiful ship and picture, Thanks Jack

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The Antietam was the first US Carrier to be fitted with an angled deck. Looks like the idea worked pretty well :P
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Not many folks realize that it was the training carrier at P-Cola before the Lexington.

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