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P-47D Thunderbolts of the 318th Fighter Group are loaded onto Escort Carrier USS Natoma Bay, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 1, 1944. The Fighter Group was on its way to Saipan, Marianas. Note USS Manila Bay with the rest of the Fighter Group’s Thunderbolts.

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Caption     P-47D Thunderbolts of the 318th Fighter Group are loaded onto Escort Carrier USS Natoma Bay, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 1, 1944. The Fighter Group was on its way to Saipan, Marianas. Note USS Manila Bay with the rest of the Fighter Group’s Thunderbolts. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Date 1 Jun 1944
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via D. Sheley
 
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Colorized By WW2DB     Colorized with Adobe Photoshop
 
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Photo Size 3,805 x 2,871 pixels



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