Submarine USS Harder backing away from the reef off Woleai, Caroline Islands, 1 Apr 1944; note SOC Seagull seaplane off Harder’s starboard quarter and rescued aviator Ensign John Galvin in a raft off the bow.

Caption     Submarine USS Harder backing away from the reef off Woleai, Caroline Islands, 1 Apr 1944; note SOC Seagull seaplane off Harder’s starboard quarter and rescued aviator Ensign John Galvin in a raft off the bow. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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Photo Size 1,559 x 1,548 pixels
Photos on Same Day 1 Apr 1944
Photos at Same Place Woleai, Caroline Islands
Added By David Stubblebine
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