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Vice Admiral John McCain arriving aboard carrier USS Shangri-La for Task Force 38 change of command ceremonies, 31 Aug 1945. Note the disbelieving look from one officer seeing McCain’s famous hat for the first time.

Caption     Vice Admiral John McCain arriving aboard carrier USS Shangri-La for Task Force 38 change of command ceremonies, 31 Aug 1945. Note the disbelieving look from one officer seeing McCain’s famous hat for the first time. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-278834
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Photo Size 1,154 x 914 pixels
Photos on Same Day 31 Aug 1945
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Joe McCain says:
12 Jul 2020 12:41:11 AM

It’s my opinion that the officer is looking passed the admiral, and Not at his hat. McCains are known for function over form. The hat served its purpose well I’m sure.

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