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NH 77914 Betio Island

Betio Island
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Title: Betio Island
Caption: Tarawa atoll, as seen by the planes from USS LEXINGTON (CV-16), 18 September 1943. Note the wide apron of reef, with native fish traps and wire obstacles.
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Catalog #: NH 77914
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Sat, Sep 18, 1943
After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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