Photo #: NH 104363-KN (color)
Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
A Landing Craft, Support (Large) [LCS(L)] operating off Iwo Jima,
probably during the pre-landing bombardment, circa 19 February
1945. Note explosions and smoke ashore, flares falling overhead,
and LCVP underway in the right center.
This ship appears to be either USS LCS(L)-31 or USS LCS(L)-36.
Original 35mm Kodachrome transparency, photographed by Lieutenant
Howard W. Whalen, USNR, Boat Group Commander, USS Sanborn
(APA-193).
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Whalen, USNR. Donated
by Mrs. Nadine Whalen, 1997.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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