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Caption: San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation Marker
Additional Description: Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr. first visited San Diego while serving as an ensigh aboard the USS Kansas during the visit of the Great White Fleet in 1908. Entering flight training at the age of 52, he became a naval aviator and assumed command of the USS Saratoga in San Diego. In 1940, he was named Commander Aircraft Battle Force with rank of vice admiral.
Submitted: September 3, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p444152
File Size: 0.424 Megabytes

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