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File:USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) prepares to launch Grumman FM-2 Wildcats of VC-5 during the Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944 (80-G-287497).jpg

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English: The U.S. escort carrier USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) prepares to launch Grumman FM-2 Wildcat fighters of Composite Squadron 5 (VC-5) during the Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944. The aircraft visible on the left is a Grumman TBF Avenger. In the distance, Japanese shells are splashing near USS White Plains (CVE-66).
Date 25 October 1944
date QS:P571,+1944-10-25T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-287497
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-287497

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20:37, 18 May 2008Thumbnail for version as of 20:37, 18 May 2008650 × 675 (80 KB)Cobatfor (talk | contribs){{Information |Description=The U.S. escort carrier ''USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71)'' prepares to launch Grumman FM-2 ''Wildcat'' fighters of composite squadron VC-5 during the ''Battle of Samar'' on 25 October 1944. In the distance, Japanese shells are splashi

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