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80-G-336995 Task Force 38, U.S. Third Fleet

Photo #: 80-G-336995 Task Force 38, U.S. Third Fleet
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Title: Task Force 38, U.S. Third Fleet
Description: Steaming in formation off Japan, 17 August 1945. World War II combat operations had ended two days earlier. Photographed by Photographer's Mate First Class L.P. Meak, of USS Shangri-La (CV-38). Seen in this image are four Essex class fleet carriers, a light carrier, two battleships, and several cruisers and destroyers. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the U.S. National Archives.
Catalog #: 80-G-336995
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