The Submarine Painted Pink, USS Balao USS Balao fought through the Pacific War and trained crews through the Cold War—but Hollywood gave her a new kind of fame. In 1959, she was painted pink for Operation Petticoat, starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. From combat patrols to comedy screens, Balao became the rare submarine remembered for both courage and color. #USSBalao #WWII #Submarine #OperationPetticoat #ColdWar #NavalHistory | The Reliable Narrator

This video in our "Inside the History" series focuses on the World War II Balao-class submarine USS Lionfish SS-298, its operation, and historical use. Battleship Gunner's Mate Tom Lowney and Brian Rettman discuss this submarine and provide a walk-thru. | Battleship Cove