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NH 69788-KN Turn on the Lights

Turn on the Lights
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Title: Turn on the Lights
Caption: Gouache by Ed Valigursky, depicting the Battle of Philippine Sea, 20 June 1944, when ships of Task Force 58 were ordered to light the way for their aircraft to find their floating airfields.
Description: Courtesy of "Popular Mechanics" Magazine.
Catalog #: NH 69788-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Painting by Ed Valigursky.
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: Color Photo, BW Photo, Painting
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