| Accession Number | 302776 |
|---|---|
| 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
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STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS YORKTOWN (CV10) IN THE COURSE OF REFUELLING ...
Description
STARBOARD QUARTER VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS YORKTOWN (CV10) IN THE COURSE OF REFUELLING OPERATIONS. BOOMS HAVE BEEN RIGGED ON THE SHIP'S SIDE FROM WHICH REFUELLING HOSES DRAPE. A DESTROYER, FROM WHICH THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN, IS PREPARING TO COME ALONGSIDE AS ANOTHER HEELS AS IT TURNS AWAY SHARPLY. QUADRUPLE 40 MM BOFORS AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED ON THE CARRIER'S STERN AND IN SPONSONS ALONG HER SIDE. GRUMMAN F6F HELLCAT AIRCRAFT ARE ON THE FLIGHTDECK. NOTE THE LARGE SK-1 AIR SEARCH RADAR ANTENNA OFFSET FROM THE ISLAND AND THE YE HOMING BEACON AT THE MASTHEAD. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)