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LC-Lot-11612-16: Malayan Campaign, December 1941-January 1942

Lot 11612-16: Malayan Campaign, December 1941-January 1942. American Catalinas in the Far East.  For several months, American built Consolidat ed PBY “Catalinas” have been patrolling the Indian Ocean and China Seas.  Their work takes them on long distance patrols from the civilization of Singapore to sparsely inhabited islands of the Southern Indian Ocean.  Their watch for enemy raiders and submarines is ceaseless.  Shown:  Catalinas setting out on patrol from Singapore.  Photograph released circa 1942. Office War Information Photograph. Courtesy of the Library of Congress. (2016/01/22).
Caption: Malayan Campaign, December 1941-January 1942. American Catalinas in the Far East. For several months, American built Consolidat ed PBY “Catalinas” have been patrolling the Indian Ocean and China Seas. Their work takes them on long distance patrols from the civilization of Singapore to sparsely inhabited islands of the Southern Indian Ocean. Their watch for enemy raiders and submarines is ceaseless. Shown: Catalinas setting out on patrol from Singapore. Photograph released circa 1942. Office War Information Photograph. Courtesy of the Library of Congress. (2016/01/22).
Accession #: LC-Lot-11612-16
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