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When did the tradition of having sailors stand around the perimeter of the deck on aircraft carriers start for the US Navy and Royal Navy? - Quora

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When did the tradition of having sailors stand around the perimeter of the deck on aircraft carriers start for the US Navy and Royal Navy? - Quora

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When did the tradition of having sailors stand around the perimeter of the deck on aircraft carriers start for the US Navy and Royal Navy? - Quora

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