Two escort carriers; one under fire.

U.S. Navy Photograph

from the personal collection of LT (jg) Russell Wood, USNR
Composite Squadron VC-4, USS WHITE PLAINS (CVE 66)

Upon exiting the rain squall at approximately 0730 the escort carriers of Taffy III were in a circular formation with ST LO the furthest north, closest to the Japanese, base course 190° T.   Ahead and to her port quarter were KALININ BAY and GAMBIER BAY.  Furthest to the south was KITKUN BAY. Ahead and on ST LO's starboard quarter bow was flagship FANSHAW BAY and WHITE PLAINS.   As the enemy had continued to close and to come up on the northward side, the Task Unit Commander changed course to the right, in two or more increments, to 180° T at about 0730 and a little later to 240° T, to avoid remaining for long periods on a steady course. 

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