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World War II Carrier Franklin Destruction Nears
NORFOLK VA A grand U.S. Navy aircraft carrier named Franklin sits as a derelict at Norfolk Naval Base amid rust and torched decks. The ship suffered a fatal air attack in 1945 with 724 dead and 205 wounded. The Franklin later was scrapped, while Norfolk plans a $1.7 million museum and a rebuilt bridge to honor the ship.
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