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Washington BB-56 Superstructure
Detailed view of Washington BB-56's superstructure, packed with anti-aircraft batteries.
Source: Ray Whitton/John Tillander

A close view of Washington BB-56's superstructure, packed with anti-aircraft batteries, seen from Enterprise CV-6 as the two ships passed through the Panama Canal, 11 October 1945. Visible are at least three 5" batteries, 4 40mm dual-mounts, and a single 20mm battery. Photograph by Thomas Whitton.


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