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USS Franklin (CV-13) Documentaries, Videos, And Oral Histories

Until my book comes out, here are other sources that provide more information about USS Franklin (CV-13). Documentaries I want...
On the left, U.S. Aircraft CArriers: An Illustrated Design History by Norman Friedman. On the right, Warbirds of the Sea: A History of Aircraft Carriers & Carrier-Based Aircraft by Walter A Musciano

World War II US Navy Carrier Classes-And More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7jVfcbCxZE This is a very good overview of the different classes of US Carriers during WWII. This morning I opened...

World War II Movies Are Not Always Accurate–That’s Okay

I am pausing my research into USS Franklin to discuss movies and TV series. I’m in numerous Facebook groups related...
Selection of the books I'm using for research

Books About USS Franklin Or Its Crew

Recently I read a story about actor Sean Connery. He was asked what moment played a critical role in helping...
Two officers hold the USS Franklin's flag in April 1945. The flag, which flew from the island during the 19 March attack, is encased in glass within a wooden frame. (Screenshot from a US Navy film.)

Friday Night Links 15 September 2023

Two officers hold the USS Franklin's flag in April 1945. The flag flew from the island during the 19 March...
The DVD Cover of Apocalypse '45 showing USS Franklin wracked by tremendous explosions and towering clouds of smoke and flame

Yes, USS Franklin Appears In “Apocalypse ‘45” Documentary

The photo on the cover is of USS Franklin on fire after being struck by bombs on 19 March 1945....
Daily Calisthenics on the flight deck of USS Yorktown CV-10, an Essex class carrier, during the summer of 1943. Planes are Grumman F6F-3 HELLCAT fighters.

Life Aboard An Essex Class Carrier During WWII

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B5JbXRDOP60 I search YouTube for oral histories and documentaries on World War II Essex class carriers such as USS Franklin...
Cover of the book "The Sailor's Bookshelf: Fifty Books To Know The Sea

Book Recommendation: The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books To Know The Sea

Image of the book By Admiral James Stavridis USN (RET) This morning I was searching for a podcast to listen...