330-PS-7528 huskies deep freeze 1955

Period caption: “Ensign David E. Baker adjusts the sled harness of an Eskimo Husky on the training grounds for Antarctic-bound dogs at Wonalancet, New Hampshire, in addition to comfortable sled harness, the dogs will be rigged with “shoes” to protect their feet from the ice when they begin their trail rescue work in the land of the South Pole. They are part of Operation Deepfreeze and will sail in ships of Task Force 43.” Photograph released October 10, 1955. 330-PS-7528 (USN 681173):

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