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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W. ,L ,'f?: ., .aff-:gin F -i The Franklin is launched THE FRANKLIN lllARSlIAI.L D. BAnNE'r'r Hungry for the oeeanls surge, for white plumes across her how: Thirsting for a draught of oil, to snort, to roll, to plowg Longing for the touch of men, someone to pull her hook- lnoking for the enemyg the rleyils are in her hook' 7 5 Grim missionary of Peace. hut she is mighty full of hghtg Sent out with tender touches, to set the worlrl ariehtg 1,1 She flU6Sll-t lwelieye in luc-lc or omens: she is on Coclis Side of this war: She mothers recl-blooclecl Americans who know what they're lighting for' Sheis ready to die tomorrow, if dying she can turn the tideg That men may live once more, where harmonious love abidesg We salute you, proud warrior of steel, with Mizpah we say aclieu: Our eyes will he on your actionsg our prayers will he for your crew. l.I.l'IIfI'llflIlf fjuninr grfnlrjj fllflrsfrflll ll. Hurllwll, U. S. N. R., of linlnliing .Squurlrnn Till-ffI'I'Il,, was killf-11 in, rzrlion ill Ur-lnfwr, l'!l'l. ulrilr' his Sflll-lllIl'I'll'If Inns rlflrlwkirzg ilu' fllflflllfil' S'f'mf1rl l'ilr'f'l in f!l1'SIIlII, Sen. Vlzilfppinr' Islfznfls. , t. ,,,.w, M- 9 vs fn Q P tv HS in 1 1 lil r 'Q .7 FJ .1 J! i n ar E tif F5 ,za 1 n a T' 3 4 s 'I nf, ue 6 ill! ,., Q1 .... , 3 ,ny .41- Q.-4 0' L., ,If .1 ...i bl 4 ,... lim ill: F5 :::t l ' ,. 4.2. S321 ,.,. L.: lr' Huy !'f l. t ,. .. L. D., .fi Q a .wi 4 Q., ,.., i L ar ,, ,ua lr' ,ni .- ,U 4 l a--l 3--1 :lit :IJ r u o u l v. .n. n.. 3 . --1 Us iii .M .., .., - Ti 32.1 I. + n W ,,. ... f... ..,, .L lv ..., . in N- uf np. ... in an ,4- nu ... in. n. 1.. ll i xv 4 4 L 9 -.- ll: ..- 4 Ii. li nt :zo lf I' lr 1: I' 'VI ga F4 ! me 5 A A