Destroyer USS Nicholas alongside Essex-class carrier USS Philippine Sea in the western Pacific, 1958. Note the carrier’s 5-inch/38 and 40mm Bofors guns.

Caption     Destroyer USS Nicholas alongside Essex-class carrier USS Philippine Sea in the western Pacific, 1958. Note the carrier’s 5-inch/38 and 40mm Bofors guns. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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Nicholas   Main article  Photos  Maps  
40 mm Bofors   Main article  Photos  
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Photo Size 1,133 x 830 pixels
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
13 Jun 2023 11:46:27 PM

The aircraft is a Grumman S2F-1 Tracker with Anti-Submarine Squadron 21 (VS-21) “Lighting Bolts.”

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