Photo #: NH 97600
USS Tarawa (CVA-40)
Approaches the Pedro Miguel Locks, while transiting the Panama
Canal on 31 August 1954. The carrier was en route back to the
Atlantic in the final stages of her September 1953 - September
1954 World cruise.
Note Grumman F9F "Panther" fighter in the right foreground.
Most of the other planes visible are swept-wing F9F "Cougar"
fighters.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval
Historical Center.
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