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80-G-204718 Makin Operation, November 1943.

Makin Operation, November 1943.
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Title: Makin Operation, November 1943.
Caption: Two TBF-1 "Avengers" from USS CORAL SEA (CVE-57) fly near Butaritari Island, Makin Atoll, as U.S. landing craft approach the invasion beaches, 20 November 1943. Note smoke from fires burning ashore.
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Catalog #: 80-G-204718
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Date: Sat, Nov 20, 1943
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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