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Photo #: NH 94878
USS Makin Island (CVE-93)
In the Kerama Retto, Ryukyu Islands, on 27 March 1945.
She was the first U.S. aircraft carrier to enter the newly captured
anchorage.
Note this ship's Measure 32, Design 16A, camouflage.
Courtesy of PHC John Highfill, USN (Retired).
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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