Franklin (CV 13) - Naval Cruise Book

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FOREWORD W e who had the privilege of serving in, and with, the nflat-topsn of our Navy have always known them to be fighting ships. The story of the Franklin is the story of o-ne of these fighting shipsg one that dealt out destruction from The Marianas to the home islands of Japang one that veritably returned from the jaws of what seemed certain destructiong their stubborn will to wing the American tenacity and reluctance to give in no matter what the oddsg these were the pulsating character- istics of our ships and men, characteristics that will always keep our way of life, our freedoms, inviolate. Our enemies who survived this past war will never forget the ccflat-topsv of our powerful fleets. We who knew these graceful ships and knew the men who fought and lived them shall forever honor their bravery and achievements. W. F. Halsey Fleet Admiral U. S. Navy

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