USS Independence (CVL-22)/Definition

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USS Independence (CVL-22) [r]: Light aircraft carrier converted from Cleveland-class light cruiser hull; lead ship of Independence (carrier)-class; served 1942-1946; sunk in 1951 nuclear weapon test