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Own a remarkable piece of Cold War naval history with this collection of 16 original official U.S. Navy photographs documenting life aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) during 1957.
These are authentic black-and-white U.S. Navy release photographs, many retaining their original release stamps, typed or handwritten captions, identification numbers, and dates on the reverse. Together they provide a fascinating snapshot of aircraft carrier operations during the early jet age.
The collection includes scenes such as:
Flight deck operations
Carrier aircraft launches and recoveries
Naval aviation
Sailors aboard ship
Liberty party going ashore
Religious services aboard ship
Winter operations with an iced-over gun mount
Aerial views of the carrier
Official Navy portraits
Shipboard life and equipment
Several photographs are dated 1957, including February, April, May, and June releases, making this an exceptional period archive rather than a random assortment of prints.
Details
Original U.S. Navy official photographs
Approximately 8" x 10" (one photograph is smaller)
Black & white glossy prints
16 photographs included
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42)
Dated 1957
Official release markings on many photo backs
Condition
Good vintage condition overall. The photographs show expected age-related wear including light corner wear, handling marks, surface scratches, minor creases, and occasional edge wear. Several retain original release stamps and handwritten captions on the reverse. Please review all photos for the best representation of condition.
A wonderful addition for collectors of:
U.S. Navy memorabilia
Aircraft carrier history
Naval aviation
Cold War military history
Military photography
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt memorabilia
additional pictures of the photos available upon request
