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seeking USS Siapan photos

Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:57 am

Seeking USS Saipan CVL-48 photos from 1955-1960 time frame.

Thanks,
Nathan

Re: seeking USS Siapan photos

Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:20 pm

Here's a few Nathan ... Sources SDASM archives, NMNA archives

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The light aircraft carrier Saipan (CVL 48) pictured at sea, circa 1956

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Grumman F9F-2 Panther of VF-71 approaches end of deck after hitting ramp on USS Saipan (CVL-48).

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Grumman F9F-2 Panther of VF-71 enters water after hitting ramp on USS Saipan (CVL-48).

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USS Saipan (CVL-48) in the Gulf of Mexico on relief mission in Mexico cities and towns wrecked by Hurricane Janet

Re: seeking USS Siapan photos

Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:33 pm

Were Saipan and Wright also cruiser conversions, or were they purpose-built as light carriers? It seems they have a lot in common with the Independence-class CVLs, particularly with the funnel arrangements.

I'm sure you already looked here, but here are some Saipan pics:

http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/48.htm
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