80-G-284859

USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) rolling heavily and pitching in rough seas, while in route to raid Okinawa with Task Force 58, 6 October 1944. TBM Avenger torpedo planes of Torpedo Squadron 51 are parked at right, with landing gear well-lashed to the deck. Note palisade windbreak in an elevated position across the flight deck, forward of the planes. 80-G-284859

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