[PAR35]

Here's an uncensored picture of the Saratoga from 1942, for comparison.

[alfa6]

That must be late in 42 as the Sara did not get out of Bemerton till almost the end of May.

Notice to that the two turrets fore and aft of the island look to be 5”38cal mounts. After stopping the Jap torpedo in January the Sara made it to Pearl for temporary repairs. the 6” turrets were removed to be used as shore batteries around Pearl Harbor.

BTW, Nice see ya again:-)

Regards

alfa6 ;>}