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Task Force Underway, 03/28/1942
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United States Naval Photographic Center film # 16038. Not in the greatest shape. National Archives description: "1) HS Blue class DD underway. 2) GV Task Force underway; an ESSEX class carrier (CV), several CLs and CAs, a British cruiser and the USS SARATOGA (CVA-60) is also seen, SV. 3) LS Flak bursts in sky, shell splashes in water. 4) MS USS SARATOGA taking on planes. 5) HS 5" anti-aircraft batteries manned and firing. 6) HS Scenic view: Sunset scene with the USS SARATOGA on the horizon, SV. 7) MS Two heavy cruisers underway; they are of the USS PORTLAND (CA) and the USS SALT LAKE CITY (CA) class. 8) LS Carrier taking on planes. 9) GV SBD and F4F planes in formation in sky. 10) MS Bow looking aft as the turrets train to the side, then fire. Many views. 11) CU DD alongside. 12) MS Launching planes aboard USS ENTERPRISE while underway at sea. QUALITY: FAIR TO GOOD" National Archives Identifier: 80277 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 charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks.
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United States. Navy
Subjects
WWII, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial Operations, American, USS Saratoga (CV-3), World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, USS Saratoga, World War II, USS Enterprise (CV-6), United States. -- Navy -- Aviation, USS Salt Lake City, Dauntless (Dive Bomber), USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), Avenger (Fighter Plane), USS Enterprise, World War, 1939-1945, USS Portland, USS Portland (CA-33)
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