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Original envelope reads, "USS ORISKANY." From caption pasted to back of photograph, "This photo of the Alameda-based flattop, Oriskany, was made off the California coast. After making the photo, Tribune Cameraman Robert B. Stinnett's Navy plane landed, the first time the 12th Naval District has permitted a civilian to land aboard a carrier. Ralph Craib, Tribune staff writer, landed in a following plane." In the photograph, aircraft carrier is seen in moving through the water from the front. A large group of planes are parked near the stern of he carrier. Several seamen are seen on the flight deck. Stamped on back: "Robert Stinnett" "Property of Oakland Tribune" "Feb 10 1955