In June 1945 she fighting off Japanese suicide planes attempting to attack minesweepers operating east of Okinawa. In August 1945 she took part in air raids and photographic reconnaissance of shipping and airfields along the China. Her aircraft shot down several Japanese planes, and aided in damaging a 700-ton cargo ship. She transferred to reserve on 5th November 1946.
Took part in wars: Battle of Okinawa (1945)
Aircraft:
USA Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger [ 9 ]; Chance Vought F4U Corsair [ 12 ].
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