File:Scene on the deck of the escort carrier U.S.S. Kitkun Bay (BUMED 09-7921-15), U.S. Navy BUMED Library and Archives (4290573168).jpg

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Scene on the deck of the escort carrier U.S.S. Kitkun Bay (BUMED 09-7921-15), U.S. Navy BUMED Library and Archives

Description: "Underdog U.S. Escort Carrier Group Fights Off Superior Jap Force: Standing up courageously to the overwhelming might of a vastly superior Jap fleet which steamed out of San Bernardino Strait in the morning mist of 10/25/1944, ships of an escort carrier group of the 7th Fleet grimly fought off the foe until the latter broke off the action. The clash was "Round Three" of the 2nd Battle of the Philippine Sea. Scene on the deck of the escort carrier USS Kitkun Bay as planes are spotted on the broad wooden expanse."

The U.S.S. Kitkun Bay was a U.S. Navy Casablanca class escort carrier. It was launched in Noember 1943 and served as part of the United States Pacific Fleet.

Date: circa 1944

Photo ID: BUMED 09-7921-15

Repository: U.S. Navy BUMED Library and Archives

Rights: No known restrictions upon publication, physical copy retained by U.S. Navy BUMED Library and Archives. Publication and high resolution image requests should be directed to BUMED.
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Source Scene on the deck of the escort carrier U.S.S. Kitkun Bay (BUMED 09-7921-15), U.S. Navy BUMED Library and Archives
Author National Museum of Health and Medicine

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