USS Forrestal CVA-59 Official U.S. Navy Photograph – Guantanamo Bay, CubaPeriod Official U.S. Navy black-and-white photograph depicting the attack aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59) silhouetted against the setting sun at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.The photograph presents a dramatic broadside view of Forrestal with aircraft visible along the flight deck and mountainous terrain in the background.Original U.S. Navy CaptionThe reverse carries its original Navy identification printed/stamped directly onto the photographic paper.The caption identifies:GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA — THE ATTACK AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59) IS SILHOUETTED BY THE SETTING SUN.Additional markings include:Official Navy Photo No. K-78925RELEASEDFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPhotograph DetailsShip: USS ForrestalHull Number: CVA-59Type: Attack Aircraft CarrierLocation: Guantanamo Bay, CubaOfficial Photo Number: K-78925Black-and-white photographic printOriginal Navy caption printed/stamped directly on reversePhotographic paper manufacturer is unknownNo exact production/date-taken marking is visible on the photograph.USS Forrestal carried the CVA-59 designation during the 1955–1975 period. The listing does not represent a more specific date without additional documentation.Condition — PLEASE READVintage preowned condition with visible age, handling and storage wear.There is a noticeable dark/black ink-like mark or stain on the front of the photograph in the sky above the ship. This is clearly shown in the close-up photographs.Additional condition includes:Surface scratches/scuffsLight handling marksSmall spotsMinor edge/corner wearSlight curling/warpingReverse marks/notationsGeneral age/storage wearThe dark mark has not been cleaned or chemically treated.Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.The exact photograph pictured is included.
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