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Original 1952 Official U.S. Navy Photograph – USS Coral Sea (CVB-43)
Original 8x10 vintage photograph showing sailors from the USS Coral Sea forming a “Welcoming Committee” for the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42) upon her return to Norfolk after a 4½-month Mediterranean cruise.
The sailors are holding humorous welcome-home signs, including references to leave, UMT, money changing, and the Main Street Debutantes.
Photo dated February 4, 1952. The reverse is hand-captioned and retains the original Navy photographic markings, including photo number 3277-F, identification of USS Coral Sea (CVB-43), and “Official Photograph U.S. Navy.”
This is an original period photograph—not a modern reproduction.
Size: Approximately 8 x 10 inches
Condition: Vintage condition with age toning, light surface wear and handling marks. Please examine photos carefully, including the reverse, for condition.
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