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That may be an aircraft fuel line, not a degaussing cable..

Posted by Steve L on June 28, 2026, 14:12:28, in reply to "Re: External Degaussing Cables - USS ARIZONA......."

Arizona's degaussing cables were fit to the edge of the deck.

See photo:
Arizona's degaussing cables

She had a single aircraft fuel line fit to the port side of the hull. I think that's what you are seeing in the Jan, 1941 photo.

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Re: That may be an aircraft fuel line, not a degaussing cable.. - Chris Preston June 29, 2026, 16:26:41
- portside only. nt - David June 29, 2026, 20:21:06
  - Re: portside only. nt - Chris Preston June 29, 2026, 22:15:46

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