Caption | Battleship USS Iowa and carrier USS Shangri-La receiving fuel from oiler USS Cahaba, 8 Jul 1945. Photo 1 of 5. ww2dbase | |||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | |||||||
Identification Code | 80-G-K-6109 | |||||||
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Photo Size | 5,819 x 4,542 pixels | |||||||
Photos in Series | See all 5 photos in this series | |||||||
Photos on Same Day | 8 Jul 1945 | |||||||
Photos at Same Place | Pacific Ocean | |||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||
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29 Jul 2020 02:04:45 PM
The folded aircraft wings at left are on SB2C Helldiver dive bombers. Note the slotted flaps that double as dive brakes and the underwing ordinance hard points.