Cruiser USS Northampton taking fuel from Fleet Oiler USS Cimarron (partially obscured behind Northampton) as part of the task group escorting the Doolittle Raiders, 17 Apr 1942, the day before the raid.

Caption     Cruiser USS Northampton taking fuel from Fleet Oiler USS Cimarron (partially obscured behind Northampton) as part of the task group escorting the Doolittle Raiders, 17 Apr 1942, the day before the raid. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   NH 97808
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Photo Size 5,688 x 4,425 pixels
Photos on Same Day 17 Apr 1942
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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