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USS Franklin Deck Log 15 March-Enroute To The Empire Area

By Glenn | March 15, 2024 |

USS FRANKLIN deck log 15 MAR 1945 1000 hours to 1800 hours. Log shows ship and Task Force en route to combat area. off the southern coast of Japan.

USS Franklin launches combat air and anti-submarine patrols as she moves toward Japan.

14 MARCH 1945 USS FRANKLIN SAILS TOWARD DESTINY

By Glenn | March 14, 2024 |

14 March 1945 deck log of USS FRANKLIN for the time of 1201 midnight to 1600 hours. Discusses leaving Ulitihi Atoll, other ships accompanying her, gunnery practice, and air operations.

USS FRANKLIN, part of Task Force 58, sails twward Japan. .

USS Franklin Arrives at Ulithi Atoll, 13 March 1945

By Glenn | March 13, 2024 |

Arial photo of a line of US Essex-class carrriers moored parallel to each other in Ulithi Atoll. USS Wasp (CV-18), USS Yorktown (CV-10), USS Hornet (CV-12), USS Hancock (CV-19) and USS Ticonderoga (CV-14). Official U.S. Navy Photograph 80-G-294131

USS Franklin arrives at Ulithi Atol six days before the attack by the Japanese bomber.