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Aerial view of IOWA fitting out from overhead crane looking forward from frame 90. January 15, 1943 - F1111C276
Aerial view of IOWA fitting out from overhead crane looking forward from frame 90. January 15, 1943 - F1111C276
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Aerial view of IOWA fitting out from overhead crane looking aft from frame 120. January 15, 1943 - F1111C277
Aerial view of IOWA fitting out from overhead crane looking aft from frame 120. January 15, 1943 - F1111C277
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IOWA fitting out, shown with large cranes in position over the hull and superstructure. January 15, 1943 - F1111C275
IOWA fitting out, shown with large cranes in position over the hull and superstructure. January 15, 1943 - F1111C275
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IOWA
IOWA's crew and guests are assembled on her stern for the Commissioning ceremony. February 22, 1943 - 80-G-K-825
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Looking aft - IOWA
Looking aft - IOWA's crew rings the guests seated in the center. Destroyer astern appears to be USS Wainwright DD-419. 80-G-K-823
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