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Historic Photos of Lingayen Landing,
a Gift from Congressman Henry J. Hyde in honor of the people
of Pangasinan, Dagupan, and Lingayen
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January 9, 1945. LCVP's stream toward the beach
as H*hour nears in Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines. Photo taken
by 7th Fleet.
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January 9, 1945. Aerial photo of burning beaches
on Lingayen Gulf, after terrific bombardment by US warships.
Taken by plane from USS PENNSYLVANIA (BB-38). The airstrip shown
in the lower right section of the picture had been captured
within a few minutes after the American troop landings. Some
of the craft are nearing the beach. Photo taken by: USS Pennsylvania
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January 9, 1945. Aerial of landing on beach
of Lingayen Island. Taken by plane from the USS Pennsylvania
(BB-38). Lingayen town, Luzon. All land areas surrounding beachheads
had been swept by a hail of steel from bombarding warships.
Photo taken by USS Pennsylvania.
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January 6, 1945. Cruising disposition taken
by allied warships when they came into Lingayen Gulf. Taken
by plane from the USS Pennsylvania. (BB-38).
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January 9, 1945. Unloading operations at White
Beach Two, Luzon during Lingayen Gulf invasion operations by
US Task Force LST 469 off shore. As seen from USS FELAND (APA
11). Lt.(jg) Harold Matt. beach-master from USS Feland in right
foreground. Photo taken by USS Feland.
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January 9, 1945. Lingayen Gulf during World
War II. On the day of the landing. Note the heavy surf, which
posed an extra challenge for the Allies.
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January 9, 1945. Lingayen Gulf during World
War II. A view of the landing beaches and supply dumps, looking
West.
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January 9, 1945. Lingayen Gulf during World
War II. Landing beaches, looking West. |
