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Offline Arlo

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U.S.S. Barnes USAAF Uber
« on: February 20, 2020, 06:02:34 PM »
During World War II escort carriers like USS Barnes (CVE 20), which was placed in commission #OTD in 1943 and is pictured here underway, were used as aircraft transports. Cargo for this voyage was Army Air Forces P-38 Lightning and P-47 Thunderbolt fighters.

via National Naval Aviation Museum FB group

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Offline Drano

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Re: U.S.S. Barnes USAAF Uber
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2020, 07:15:55 PM »
Like Lt. Kendrick said. "I love you navy boys! Every time we go somewhere to fight... You guys give us a ride!"

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