WWII RARE 1943 Admiral Kirk Foul Weather Sicily Original Navy Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 9x7.5" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Front may have wrinkles or small tears from age. Please see photos for details. Some photos were removed from a glued in album, and as such may have remnants on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept to protect the integrity of the images.An officer on the bridge of Admiral Alan G. Kirk's flagship is pictured in foul weather gear, holding a light against the backdrop of heavy weather, ensuring his task force's readiness for emergencies. The officer's slicker and helmet are wet, suggesting ongoing rain or turbulent sea conditions under which the photo was taken.This photo is from 1943 during World War II, a pivotal time when Admiral Kirk was leading naval operations towards Sicily. Kirk is notably recognized for his major role in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day in 1944, making him a significant figure in naval history. The equipment and strategy highlighted in this image reflect the meticulous preparations that characterized such operations during the war.Present in this photo: Rear Admiral Alan G. Kirk. Caption: "READY FOR FOUL WEATHER — Garbed in foul weather gear, this officer of the flagship of Admiral Alan G. Kirk, USN, keeps a light on the bridge of his flagship. Heavy weather prevailed, and this officer was on the job to make certain the task force was ready for any emergency."- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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