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• F6F takes off from USS Lexington (CVA 16) for third day of strikes in attack on Mili Atoll, Marshall Islands., ca. 11/1943

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  • Date taken: 1943-11
  • Date uploaded: 2010-11-19
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• Pilots leaning across F6F on board the USS Lexington (CV-16) after shooting down 17 out of 20 Japanese planes heading for Tarawa.

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  • Date taken: 1943-11
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• Capt. Edward J. Steichen, USNR, (retired), photographic expert, on island platform, studies his surroundings for one of his outstanding photographs of life aboard an aircraft carrier. Capt. Steichen held the rank of Comdr. at this time., ca. 11/1943

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  • Date taken: 1943-11
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• F6F taking off from flight deck of the USS Lexington (CV-16)., 11/1943

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  • Date taken: 1943-11
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