File:USS Northampton (CA-26) refueling from USS Cimarron (AO-22) in April 1942.jpg

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The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Northampton (CA-26) refueling from the fleet oiler USS Cimarron (AO-22), during the "Doolittle Raid" operation.

The original photo caption states that this view was taken on 18 April 1942, the day the Doolittle Raid aircraft were launched to attack targets in Japan. Note that Northampton's forward smokestack had been reduced in height by this time.
Date circa 18 April 1942
date QS:P,+1942-04-18T00:00:00Z/11,P1480,Q5727902
Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 97808 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy, photographed from USS Salt Lake City (CA-25).

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