VADM H. S. Duckworth Collection

VADM H. S. Duckworth Collection

1946 ~ 1947

These photos are from the personal collection of VADM H. S. Duckworth, courtesy of his son, John Duckworth.

Captain H. S. Duckworth was USS Midway's second commanding officer from 12 January 1946 ~ 18 July 1946.

His son describes him as a real camera buff & many of these photos were taken during Operation FROSTBITE & other events.

Captain H. S. Duckworth

Commanding Officer

USS Midway, CVB-41

12 JAN 46 ~ 18 JUL 46

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Operation FROSTBITE ~ March 1946
RADM John Cassidy	RADM John Cassidy	CDR French, CAPT Duckworth & Paul Hughes	Unknown	CAPT Duckworth, Tommy Carlin, Paul Hughes & Unknowns	In the ice
Bow pushing ice	CAG ~ CDR John T. "Tommy" Blackburn	Coast Guard HNS-1 Helicopter	Coast Guard HNS-1 Helicopter	Coast Guard HNS-1 Helicopter	Wave over bow
SB2C Helldiver	F4U Corsairs	F4U Corsair & SB2C Helldiver	TBM Avenger	TBM Avenger	F6F Hellcat & TBM Avenger
SB2C Helldiver	F4U Corsair	SB2C Helldiver	Flight Deck Snow Plow	Flight Deck	Flight Deck
Flight Deck	Flight Deck	Sunset	Escorts	Unrep with escort	Unrep with escort