The photographs below portray naval history as it actually happened. They were not taken under ideal conditions... Please take into account the conditions under which these photographs were taken. Enjoy! Each photograph is about 20K~30K.

Final photo of USS ST LO (CVE 63) Final photo of Escort carrier USS ST LO (CVE 63)
USS WHITE PLAINS under attack USS WHITE PLAINS (CVE 66) under kamikaze attack.

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USS WHITE PLAINS Seconds before attack USS WHITE PLAINS (CVE 66) seconds before kamikaze strike.

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Explosion close aboard USS WHITE PLAINS Escort carrier USS WHITE PLAINS (CVE 66) at moment of kamikaze strike.

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USS KALININ BAY Kamikaze Escort carrier USS KALININ BAY (CVE 68) moments before kamikaze strike - Photo #1.

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Honor the Missing in Action and Killed in Action of Taffy III

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