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Task Force Under Attack, 04/1945
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United States Naval Photographic Center film # 11683. National Archives description: "LS Large smoke column seen on surface of water at a great distance. CU Task force under attack, BB, CV & 2 DDs seen.(See footnote) MS New Jersey Class BB, USS INDIANA (BB-58), USS VICKSBURG (CL-86) & DD seen underway. LS Late evening shot of sun close to horizon as ESSEX Class carrier (either CV-12 or CV-20) takes planes aboard. MS Carrier taking planes aboard. CU Independence Class CVL (either CVL-24 or CVL-30); CVE, BG. CU Pilot (Lt. ROBINSON) gets ready to get into plane. CU OS2U on catapult ready to be launched. CU OS2U is launched from catapult, takes to the air; CV, BG in horizon.CU Aviation machinist"s mate works on 2U. The photographer names the following ships as on the scene in this task force: USS INDIANA (BB 58) USS DASHIELL (DD-659); USS HORNET (CV 12) USS BENNINGTON (CV-20); USS BELLEAU WOOD (CVL-24) USS SAN JACINTO (CVL-30); and USS VICKSBURG (CL-86) QUALITY: FAIR" National Archives Identifier: 79107 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charit…
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United States. Navy
Subjects
WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, Kingfisher (Reconnaissance Aircraft), USS Indiana (BB-58), World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial Operations, American, USS Indiana, World War II, USS Vicksburg (CL-86), USS Dashiell, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), USS Dashiell (DD-659), USS Hornet, USS Bennington (CV-20), USS Belleau Wood, USS Hornet (CV-12), USS Bennington, USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24), USS San Jacinto, USS Vicksburg, WWII In Color
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