12 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon anti-aircraft cannons
Varied, ultimate armament:
1 × 5 in (127 mm)/38 cal gun
8 × twin 40 mm (1.57 in) Bofors anti-aircraft guns
30 × 20 mm (0.79 in) Oerlikon anti-aircraft cannons
Aircraft carried
27 aircraft
Aviation facilities
1 × catapult
2 × elevators
Service record
Part of:
United States Pacific Fleet (1943-46), Military Sealift Command (1951-58)
Operations:
Western New Guinea campaign, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Guam, Korean War, 1958 Lebanon crisis
Awards:
4 Battle stars
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