c1934 Military Photo USS Trenton (CL-11) Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Clifton for Sale

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c1934 Military Photo USS Trenton (CL-11) Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Clifton For Sale

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c1934 Military Photo USS Trenton (CL-11) Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Clifton:
$399.99

This rare c1934 photo depicts USS Trenton (CL-11) Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Clifton.

Approximate size: 2.9 inches x 4.2 inches

He reported to the USS TRENTON (CL-11) as a member of VS-5B, flying from the deck of the cruiser (!) as flagship of the Pacific Battle Fleet. Next, he served with VF-4, flying from the deck of the USS RANGER (CV-4).USS Trenton (CL-11) was an Omaha-class light cruiser, originally classified as a scout cruiser, of the United States Navy. She was the second Navy ship named for the city of Trenton, New Jersey. She spent most of her pre-war career moving between the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Trenton joined the Special Service Squadron in 1934, for a good-will tour of Latin America. In May 1939, she would join Squadron 40-T in protecting American interests during the Spanish Civil War and not return to the US until July 1940, when she carried the royal family of Luxembourg, fleeing from the Nazi occupation of their country.

Please inspect the pictures, as they give the best representation of condition.May have discoloring, edge or corner wear, marks, creases, fading, smudges, corner or edge bends, tears, or corners missing.

(B75 inventory number)