USS Franklin being floated out of drydock for the first time, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 14 Oct 1943. Note Navy WAVES on the dock; WAVES' Director, LtCdr Mildred H. McAfee, USNR, was Franklin's sponsor.

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Caption     USS Franklin being floated out of drydock for the first time, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 14 Oct 1943. Note Navy WAVES on the dock; WAVES' Director, LtCdr Mildred H. McAfee, USNR, was Franklin's sponsor. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date 14 Oct 1943
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-K-14015
 
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Photos on Same Day 14 Oct 1943
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 590 x 745 pixels



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