File:Aerial view of the invasion of Roi-Namur, 1 February 1944 (80-G-214808).jpg

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English: Kwajalein Operation, January-February 1944: U.S. Navy assault landing craft approach Namur (center) and Roi (right) Islands, Kwajalein Atoll, during landings on them, 1 February 1944. Note devastation on Namur Island, with smoke still rising from bombardment. A flock of Grumman TBF Avenger bombers is in the upper left, and a single Vought OS2U Kingfisher is in lower center. The photo was taken by an aircraft from the escort carrier USS Suwanee (CVE-27).
Date 1 February 1944
date QS:P571,+1944-02-01T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-214808
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-214808

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