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Task Force 77 operating in the South China Sea, March 1965
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Task Force 77 operating in the South China Sea, March 1965
Task Force 77 operating in the South China Sea, March 1965. It had recently launched strikes against North Vietnam. Carriers present are (clockwise from bottom): USS Ranger (CVA-61), USS Yorktown (CVS-10), USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) and USS Hancock (CVA-19). The guided missile cruiser USS Canberra (CAG-2) is in the center of the formation. The destroyer screen includes: USS England (DLG-22), USS Gurke (DD-783), USS Rodgers (DD-876), USS Walker (DD-517), USS O Bannon (DD-450), USS Somers (DD-947), USS Jenkins (DD-447), USS John A. Bole (DD-755), USS Higbee (DD-806), USS Buck (DD-761), USS Joseph Strauss (DDG-16) and USS Ernest G. Small (DD-838). This photograph was specially posed, and does not represent a normal operating formation
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This photograph captures the might and power of Task Force 77 as it operated in the South China Sea in March 1965. The task force had recently launched strikes against North Vietnam, showcasing the United States' military presence during this historic period. In this carefully posed image, we see an impressive formation of naval vessels that make up Task Force 77. Clockwise from bottom, the carriers USS Ranger (CVA-61), USS Yorktown (CVS-10), USS Coral Sea (CVA-43), and USS Hancock (CVA-19) dominate the scene. Positioned at the center is the guided missile cruiser USS Canberra (CAG-2). Surrounding these massive warships are a formidable destroyer screen consisting of several ships such as USS England, Gurke, Rodgers, Walker, O Bannon, Somers, Jenkins, John A. Bole, Higbee, Buck Joseph Strauss and Ernest G. Small. It's important to note that this photograph was specially arranged for visual impact and does not represent a typical operating formation. Nevertheless, it offers a glimpse into an organized group photo capturing history in motion. The image showcases not only the sheer size of these naval vessels but also their strategic positioning within Task Force 77. It provides viewers with an aerial perspective directly above this powerful fleet navigating through rippled waves. Overall, this archival print from Stocktrek Images serves as a reminder of past maritime events while highlighting significant world events during one of America's most iconic eras in military history.
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