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NH 121588 Hong Kong harbor under attack by planes from Vice Admiral John S. McCain's Fast Carrier Task Force. 16 January 1945

Hong Kong harbor under attack by planes from Vice Admiral John S. McCain's Fast Carrier Task Force. 16 January 1945
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Title: Hong Kong harbor under attack by planes from Vice Admiral John S. McCain's Fast Carrier Task Force. 16 January 1945
Caption: This photo shows Hong Kong harbor, Hong Kong, China under attack by planes form an Essex Class Carrier of Vice Admiral John S. McCain's Fast Carrier Task Force. Bombs can be seen hitting ships on the left of photo. Smoke pours up from several places along the waterfront. The Dock Yard was one of the targets for that day. 16 January 1945
Description: Places: China
Catalog #: NH 121588
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Tue, Jan 16, 1945
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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