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Southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, north of Japan

Southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, north of Japan

SL4-141-4340 (20 Jan. 1974) --- An oblique view of the southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk, north of Japan, as photographed from the Skylab space station in Earth orbit by one of the Skylab 4 crewmen. The camer... More

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel prepare to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as a Soviet Alpinist class intelligence collection ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel prepare to launch the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as a Soviet Alpinist class intelligence collection ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel prepare to lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

J01 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor monitors the unmanned submersible Deep Drone activity from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

J01 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor monitors th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A close-up view of the unmanned submersible Deep Drone on the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) being used during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A close-up view of the unmanned s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....Contract personnel monitor the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as a Soviet Alpinist class survey ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....Contract personnel monitor the unmanned submersible De...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel remove restraints from the unmanned submersible Deep Drone in preparation for launching from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167). The device is being used during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel remove restrai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel observe from the deck of a U.S. Naval ship as the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468)shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A Soviet Mi-14 Haze helicopter flies past the salvage ship USS Conserver (ARS-39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A Soviet Mi-14 Haze helicopter fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A starboard beam view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A starboard beam view of the Sovi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....Crewmen from the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) tie up a motor whaleboat alongside the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....Crewmen from the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) tie up a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contractor personnel observe from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF 167) as the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contractor personnel obs...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A contract employee sits on the deck of a U.S. Navy ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A contract employee sits on the d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS Callaghan (DDG-994) underway during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A port bow view of the guided mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A crewman stands by a cable winch on the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167). The cable is attached to the unmanned submersible Deep Drone which is being used during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A crewman stands by a cable winch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....The Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadows the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....The Soviet Nikolay Zubov class in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel prepare to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor prepares the unmanned submersible Deep Drone for lowering from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as a Soviet Alpinist class intelligence ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor prepares th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel monitor the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as Soviet ships shadow salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel monit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel observe from the deck of a U.S. Navy ship as the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel pull cable lines aboard the salvage ship USS Conserver (ARS-39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel pull cable lin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor monitors the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF 167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor monitors th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....A starboard bow view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....A starboard bow view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....A motor whaleboat from the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) proceeds toward the guided missile cruiser USS Sterett (CG-31) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....A motor whaleboat from the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....An SH-2 Seasprite helicopter hovers over the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....An SH-2 Seasprite helicopter hovers over the cutter US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....A port bow view of the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) underway during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....A port bow view of the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel attach a buoy to the cable for the unmanned submersible Deep Drone while aboard the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167). The cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) patrols on the horizon as it takes part in the salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel attac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....The unmanned submersible Deep Drone is lowered from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....The unmanned submersible Deep Dro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel observe from the deck of a U.S. Navy ship as the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel lower sonar equipment from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel lower...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor prepares a sonar device for launching from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF 167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor prepares a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel discuss the launching of the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as the salvage ship USS Conserver (ARS-39) passes by during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel discu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A port bow view of a Soviet Kashin class guided missile destroyer shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A port bow view of a Soviet Kashi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel lower...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel prepare to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as a Soviet Alpinist class intelligence collection ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Civilian contract personnel prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor tests the remote controls on the unmanned submersible Deep Drone which will be used during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....A civilian contractor tests the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel monitor the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) as the cutter USCG Munro (WHEC-724) patrols on the horizon during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel monitor the un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel haul equipment aboard the deck of the fleet tug USNS Narragansett (T-ATF-167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Felimon Barbante Sea of Japan....Contract personnel haul equipment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea of Japan....A starboard bow view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship Gavril Sarychev (468) shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on Aug. 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

Sea of Japan....A starboard bow view of the Soviet Nikolay Zubov class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard quarter view of a Japanese Guard and Rescue Service vessel involved in search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Air Lines 747 aircraft KAL-007. KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being on a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An aerial starboard quarter view of a Japanese Guard and Rescue Servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Migill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Soviet salvage tug Zeus as it tows a magnetic detector during search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Soviet salvage tug Zeus as it ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port bow view of a Soviet deep sea salvage vessel during search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 aircraft (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being on a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An aerial port bow view of a Soviet deep sea salvage vessel during sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Migill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial stern view of a Soviet salvage tug as it tows a magnetic detector during search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 aircraft (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being on a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An aerial stern view of a Soviet salvage tug as it tows a magnetic det...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Migill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during the interception of an HC-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air right side view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during the interception of an HC-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air left side view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard bow view of a Japanese Guard and Rescue Service vessel. The vessel is involved in the search and rescue operations for KAL-007, a Korean Airlines 747 aircraft that was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being on a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island. The bright green area is marker dye

An aerial starboard bow view of a Japanese Guard and Rescue Service ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lee Schading, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right rear view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during the interception of an HC-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air right rear view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right front view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during the interception of an HC-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air right front view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side close-up view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft as it intercepts an HC-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air left side close-up view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007). KAL-007 was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air left side view of a Soviet I1-14 Crate aircraft involved...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of a Soviet Anatov AN26 (Curl) aircraft during the interception of an HC-130 Hercules aircraft involved in the search and rescue operations for the downed Korean Airlines 747 (KAL-007) was shot down by a Soviet aircraft when it was suspected of being on a surveillance mission over Sakhalin Island

An air-to-air left side view of a Soviet Anatov AN26 (Curl) aircraft d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Mcgill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors rig sonar equipment aboard the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Sailors rig sonar equipment aboard the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A Soviet Kara class cruiser shadows the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167), as the US vessel participates in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet Kara class cruiser shadows the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet ship shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Felimon Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman sits on the railing of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan

A crewman sits on the railing of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of a Soviet Grisha III class frigate (369) shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard beam view of a Soviet Grisha III class frigate (369) shado...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) tie up a motor whaleboat alongside a US Navy ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) tie up a m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crane is used to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the stern of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) as the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) patrols on the horizon during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crane is used to lower the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A crane is used to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crane is used to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of a Soviet Grisha III class frigate (369) shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port beam view of a Soviet Grisha III class frigate (369) shadowing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of a Mark 30, 5-inch, 38-caliber gun on the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A close-up view of a Mark 30, 5-inch, 38-caliber gun on the cutter USC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter delivers supplies to a ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter delivers supplies to a ship during salva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) approaching a Soviet Nikolay Zubov class intelligence collection ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) approaching a S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A closeup view of Coast Guard crewmen aboard the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A closeup view of Coast Guard crewmen aboard the cutter USCG MUNRO (WH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman aboard the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) plots grid coordinates during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crewman aboard the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) plots grid coordinat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uscg Munro (WHEC 724) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4) P-3 Orion aircraft patrols during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4) P-3 Orion aircraft patrols during salvage o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071) participating in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071) participating...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A closeup bow view of the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A closeup bow view of the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during salvage ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet Mi-14 Haze helicopter and a Soviet Kashin class guided missile destroyer (583) shadow salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet Mi-14 Haze helicopter and a Soviet Kashin class guided missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen and representative from Eastport International prepare to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) as the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) patrols nearby during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen and representative from Eastport International prepare to depl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A Soviet Mi-14 Haze helicopter shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet Mi-14 Haze helicopter shadows salvage operations for downed K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) use a whaleboat to transfer personnel from the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) use a whal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen watch from the stern of a US Navy ship as the Soviet Yug class oceanographic research ship PEGAS shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen watch from the stern of a US Navy ship as the Soviet Yug class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet salvage and rescue ship and an unidentified Soviet ship shadow salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet salvage and rescue ship and an unidentified Soviet ship shado...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071) participating in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071) participating...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet ship shadows a Japanese salvage tug during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet ship shadows a Japanese salvage tug during salvage operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A refueling line is passed from the replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) to another ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A refueling line is passed from the replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wichita (AOR 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) transfer between vessels in a whaleboat during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) transfer b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A civilian employee of the US Navy's Supervisor of Salvage plots a chart during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A civilian employee of the US Navy's Supervisor of Salvage plots a cha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Felimon Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Representatives from Eastport International prepare to deploy the unmanned submersible Deep Drone from the stern of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Representatives from Eastport International prepare to deploy the unma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A starboard view of a Soviet Pioneer Moskvyy class salvage and rescue ship shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard view of a Soviet Pioneer Moskvyy class salvage and rescue ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A buoy indicates the presence of sonar devices during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A buoy indicates the presence of sonar devices during salvage operatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of a Soviet Pioneer Moskvyy class salvage and rescue ship shadowing salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port bow view of a Soviet Pioneer Moskvyy class salvage and rescue s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Felimon Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman aboard the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) signals to the pilot of a UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter conducting vertical replenishment during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A crewman aboard the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) signals to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conserver (ARS 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen in a motor whaleboat approach the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen in a motor whaleboat approach the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A motor whaleboat from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) is raised aboard ship during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A motor whaleboat from the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A representative of Eastport International checks the unmanned submersible Deep Drone aboard the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) which is being used in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A representative of Eastport International checks the unmanned submers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Narragansett (T-ATF 167) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A Soviet Mikhail Rudnitsky class salvage vessel shadows US Naval salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet Mikhail Rudnitsky class salvage vessel shadows US Naval salva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) and the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) participating in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) and the sal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet Il-38 May aircraft follows a P-3 Orion aircraft during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet Il-38 May aircraft follows a P-3 Orion aircraft during salvag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter hovers over the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter hovers over the guided missile cruiser U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet ship shadows a Japanese salvage tug during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A Soviet ship shadows a Japanese salvage tug during salvage operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) leaves the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) after conducting vertical replenishment operations during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

The replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR 1) leaves the salvage ship US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) with a Soviet salvage ship in the background during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A port view of the fleet tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167) with a Sovi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) underway during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS 39) underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Soviet guided missile cruiser PETROPAVLOVSK (565) shadows the frigate USS BADGER (FF 1071) as the BADGER takes part in salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

The Soviet guided missile cruiser PETROPAVLOVSK (565) shadows the frig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen examine a chart aboard the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Crewmen examine a chart aboard the cutter USCG MUNRO (WHEC 724) during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Soutar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Soviet ship SELENIT shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL 007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Japan on August 30, 1983. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

The Soviet ship SELENIT shadows salvage operations for downed Korean A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Felimon Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Coast Guard crewmen observe the Soviet guided missile cruiser PETROPAVLOVSK (565) as it shadows salvage operations for downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (KAL-007). The commercial jet was shot down by Soviet aircraft over Sakhalin Island on August 30, 1983 in the Sea of Japan. All 269 passengers and crewmen were killed

Coast Guard crewmen observe the Soviet guided missile cruiser PETROPAV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 F. Barbante, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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