File:USS Thetis Bay (CVHA-1) underway on 17 September 1956.jpg

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Description The U.S. Navy assault helicopter aircraft carrier USS Thetis Bay (CVHA-1) underway at slow speed on 17 September 1956. Originally constructed during World War II as an escort aircraft carrier (CVE-90), Thetis Bay completed conversion to an assault helicopter aircraft carrier (CVHA) in early September 1956. Her classification was changed to amphibious assault ship (LPH-6) in May 1959.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 106713 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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