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2E USS Iowa BB-61 as built, trials, and "working up". March through July, 1943.

IOWA underway, making heavy smoke during sea trials. May, 1943 - 80-G-K-6062.
IOWA underway, making heavy smoke during sea trials. May, 1943 - 80-G-K-6062.
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IOWA's 2nd stack search lights, Mk 51 directors, 40mm gun mounts, and floater net baskets. May, 1943 - 80-G-K-6063.
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Port view of IOWA underway during trials. Details of search lights, 40mm and 5 inch gun mounts. May 1943 - 80-G-K-6064.
Port view of IOWA underway during trials. Details of search lights, 40mm and 5 inch gun mounts. May 1943 - 80-G-K-6064.
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Stern view of IOWA looking forward. July 9, 1943 - F1111C483.
Stern view of IOWA looking forward. July 9, 1943 - F1111C483.
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IOWA underway at high speed. Note the ship
IOWA underway at high speed. Note the ship's stern wake. July 15, 1943 - US Navy photo.
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