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80-G-236841 Battle of The Philippine Sea, June 1944.

Battle of The Philippine Sea, June 1944.
Title: Battle of The Philippine Sea, June 1944.
Caption: Lieutenant Junior Grade Alexander Vraciu, USNR; fighting squadron 16 "Ace", holds up six fingers to signify his "kills" during the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot", on 19 June 1944. Taken on the flight deck of the USS LEXINGTON (CV-16). Note: Grumman in background and sailor A.L. Poquet at right.
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Catalog #: 80-G-236841
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Date: Mon, Jun 19, 1944
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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