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NH 104363-KN Iwo Jima Operation, 1945

Photo #: NH 104363-KN Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
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Title: Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Description: A Landing Craft, Support (Large) [LCS(L)] operating off Iwo Jima, probably during the pre-landing bombardment, circa 19 February 1945. Note explosions and smoke ashore, flares falling overhead, and LCVP underway in the right center. This ship appears to be either USS LCS(L)-31 or USS LCS(L)-36. Original 35mm Kodachrome transparency, photographed by Lieutenant Howard W. Whalen, USNR, Boat Group Commander, USS Sanborn (APA-193). Collection of Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Whalen, USNR. Donated by Mrs. Nadine Whalen, 1997. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 104363-KN
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