Photo #: 80-G-273279 Rear Admiral Russell S. Berkey, USN Speaks to another ship via electric megaphone (or "loud hailer") from the bridge of his flagship, USS Phoenix (CL-46), during the pre-landing bombardment of Corregidor, 15 February 1945. The original caption identifies the ship being spoken to as HMAS Australia, which was not present. It may refer to HMAS Shropshire, whose appearance was similar to that of Australia. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 95KB; 595 x 765 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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20 May 2002