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NH 94878 USS Makin Island

Photo #: NH 94878 USS Makin Island
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Title: USS Makin Island
Description: (CVE-93) In the Kerama Retto, Ryukyu Islands, on 27 March 1945. She was the first U.S. aircraft carrier to enter the newly captured anchorage. Note this ship's Measure 32, Design 16A, camouflage. Courtesy of PHC John Highfill, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 94878
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