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2G IOWA's Vought OS2U Kingfisher float planes

A Kingfisher float plane is airborne after being launched off one of IOWA
A Kingfisher float plane is airborne after being launched off one of IOWA's catapults. US Navy photograph.
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Three Kingfishers are flying in formation aft of IOWA. Note the large searchlights on the aft stack. BuAer 238830.
Three Kingfishers are flying in formation aft of IOWA. Note the large searchlights on the aft stack. BuAer 238830.
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This Kingfisher will be craned back on board after hooking a trailing sled in the ship
This Kingfisher will be craned back on board after hooking a trailing sled in the ship's wake. USN photograph.
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A Kingfisher float plane is being guided back onto its catapult after being craned on board. US Navy photograph.
A Kingfisher float plane is being guided back onto its catapult after being craned on board. US Navy photograph.
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IOWA
IOWA's crew assembled on the stern under Turret 3 with 3 Kingfisher float planes further aft. c1943-44 - US Navy photograph.
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National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate

Why did the dad bring an extra pair of socks golfing?

In case he got a hole in one.

⚓🧔🔥  Bring your best "dad jokes" and your dad and join us aboard Battleship IOWA Sunday, June 21 for our

Father's Day STEEL BEACH BARBECUE!

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