Photo Collection 1

	USS Aaron Ward - DD483 - in 1942 official USN photo Note unusual camouflage scheme Benson-Livermore class destroyer 1630 tons 37 knots Guns 4-5 inch, 4 to 10 .50 cal AA 5-21 inch torpedo tubes lost 1943
	Japanese Cruiser Haguro one of four ships of the Myoko class. The Haguro was launched in 1938. Photo taken during WW II. The ship was sunk on May 16, 1945 by British forces. 13,380 tons 33 3/4 knots Guns 10-8 inch (5x2), 8-5 inch AA (5x2) 8-25mm AA (4x2), 4-13mm AA (2x2) 16-24 inch torpedo tubes 3 aircraft
	HMS Hood Royal Navy battlecruiser The photo was taken during the Spanish Civil War. Note the recognition stripes on the top and sides of turret B. Photo Copyright © A. & J. Pavia
	Gneisenau, German battlecruiser The photo was taken early in her career Note that she does not yet have the "Atlantic" bow that was added later. Photo Copyright © Verlag Hans Andres
	USS Yorktown CV10 (ex: Bon Homme Richard) Essex class aircraft carrier Picture taken in July 1943. Note: the TBF Avenger aircraft is landing over the bow and the ship is running full astern!!