USS Catapult YV-1 (1954)
Per request, USS Catapult E-LSM-445/YV-1 configured as a Drone Aircraft Catapult Control Ship, off San Diego, CA, 1954. She had an interesting career, starting as a landing ship medium, then in 1947 she was converted to a Radar Test and Evaluation Ship and here in her final configuration. Note the drone on the catapult. #usscatapult #lsm445 #yv1 #drone #catapult #navalsafari #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari
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