Vice Admiral John McCain arriving aboard carrier USS Shangri-La for Task Force 38 change of command ceremonies, 31 Aug 1945. Note the disbelieving look from one officer seeing McCain’s famous hat for the first time.

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Caption     Vice Admiral John McCain arriving aboard carrier USS Shangri-La for Task Force 38 change of command ceremonies, 31 Aug 1945. Note the disbelieving look from one officer seeing McCain’s famous hat for the first time. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Pacific Ocean
Date 31 Aug 1945
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-278834
 
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Photos on Same Day 31 Aug 1945
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Photo Size 1,154 x 914 pixels



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1. Joe McCain says:
12 Jul 2020 12:41:11 AM

It’s my opinion that the officer is looking passed the admiral, and Not at his hat. McCains are known for function over form. The hat served its purpose well I’m sure.

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