File:SO3C Seamews on catapults of USS Biloxi (CL-80) in 1943.jpg

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Description The U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Biloxi (CL-80), prepares to catapult a Curtiss SO3C Seamew from her starboard catapult, during her shakedown, circa in October 1943. Note that the port catapult and plane have been turned to clear the launching area, prior to training the starboard catapult.
Date circa October 1943
date QS:P,+1943-10-00T00:00:00Z/10,P1480,Q5727902
Source Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-2838 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy

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