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Saratoga Bomb Damage Described After Pacific Attack
The report details a Saratoga carrier hit by bombs during a February strike near Tokyo. Aiming at hangar, flight deck, and fuel areas, the ship sustained a gaping hole and significant list, with crew combatting fires and stabilizing the vessel for underway repairs. Photographs traveled to Puget Sound Navy Yard as temporary fixes were made and a full refit planned.
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