Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing U.S. sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Leyte (CV-32) viewing the Turkish flagship Yavuz in the Bosphorus off Istanbul during a May 1947 goodwill visit. The former German battlecruiser, damaged during World War I, is seen from the flight deck framed by aircraft propellers and the American flag.
Measures approximately 8½ × 8¼ inches overall and is mounted on black paper. The original AP news caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from the archives of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear and handling wear are present. Please see photos.
Measures approximately 8½ × 8¼ inches overall and is mounted on black paper. The original AP news caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from the archives of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear and handling wear are present. Please see photos.
