File:USS Astoria (CA-34) operating in Hawaiian waters on 8 July 1942 (NH 97682).jpg

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Summary

Description	The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Astoria (CA-34) operating in Hawaiian waters during battle practice, 8 July 1942. She appears to be recovering floatplanes from off her starboard side. Note the booms rigged below the forward superstructure to tow aircraft recovery mats, and the starboard crane swung out.
Date	8 July 1942
Source	Official U.S. Navy photo NH 97682 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author	U.S. Navy

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current	19:53, 22 April 2016	5,698 × 4,231 (7.94 MB)	Cobatfor	new NHHC file
	21:05, 16 December 2008	740 × 595 (135 KB)	Common Good	caption bar removed
	21:03, 9 March 2008	740 × 615 (161 KB)	STB-1	{{Information \|Description=USS Astoria (CA-34) Operating in Hawaiian waters during battle practice, 8 July 1942. She appears to be recovering floatplanes from off her starboard side. Note booms rigged below the forward superstructure to tow aircraft recov