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Image: USS Catoctin (AGC-5) off southern France in 1944

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Description: The U.S. Navy amphibious force command ship USS Catoctin (AGC-5) at anchor on 22 August 1944, shortly after the landings in southern France. Catoctin was force flagship for that operation, and operated off the invasion beaches between 15 August and 15 September 1944. Note the SK-1 air search radar.
Title: USS Catoctin (AGC-5) off southern France in 1944
Credit: Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-362811/NH 107682 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author: U.S. Navy
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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