US Navy Task Group 38.3 entering Ulithi anchorage in a column following strikes in Philippine Islands, 24 Dec 1944, photo 6 of 7

Caption     US Navy Task Group 38.3 entering Ulithi anchorage in a column following strikes in Philippine Islands, 24 Dec 1944, photo 6 of 7 ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via navsource.org
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Photos on Same Day 24 Dec 1944
Photos at Same Place Ulithi, Caroline Islands
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
9 Nov 2013 03:59:45 PM

The ships were, from front: Washington (BB-56), North Carolina (BB-55), South Dakota (BB-57), & Santa Fe (CL-60). Biloxi (CL-80), Mobile (CL-63), & Oakland (CL-95) are concealed trailing the line.

The photo was taken from Ticonderoga (CV-14). Aircraft on her flight deck include SB2C Helldivers & TBM Avengers.

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