File:USS Catoctin (AGC-5) off southern France in 1944.jpg

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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.
Date Taken on 22 August 1944
Source Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-362811/NH 107682 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy

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