050828-N-7581R-007 Sigonella, Sicily (Aug. 2, 2005) Ð A participant in the Naval Air Station Sigonella (NAS) ÒUSS Indianapolis (CA 35) Endurance ChallengeÓ simulate what it must have been like for the survivors of the Indianapolis to try and get the attention of passing planes. The heavy cruiser went down July 30, 1945, when two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the vessel. Out of the 1,196 crew members, only 316 survived the four-day ordeal in the Pacific Ocean. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for commander, 6th Fleet and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces in
050828-N-7581R-007 Sigonella, Sicily (Aug. 2, 2005) Ð A participant in the Naval Air Station Sigonella (NAS) ÒUSS Indianapolis (CA 35) Endurance ChallengeÓ simulate what it must have been like for the survivors of the Indianapolis to try and get the attention of passing planes. The heavy cruiser went down July 30, 1945, when two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the vessel. Out of the 1,196 crew members, only 316 survived the four-day ordeal in the Pacific Ocean. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for commander, 6th Fleet and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces in the Mediterranean area. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Jennifer Rumbach (RELEASED) US Navy 050828-N-7581R-007 A participant in the Naval Air Station Sigonella (NAS) USS Indianapolis (CA 35) Endurance Challenge simulate what it must have been like for the survivors of the Indianapolis
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