File:Lieutenant as Santa Claus aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6), 25 December 1943 (80-G-207814).jpg

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English: Lieutenant Louis L. Bangs hands out gifts as "Santa Claus" aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) during operations in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, 25 December 1943. Note the Grumman TBF-1 Avenger of Torpedo Squadron 6 (VT-6) in the background, temporarily named "Vexen". Six TBFs were bearing the names of "Santa Claus'" steeds. Also note the Willys MB Jeep used as a towing truck.
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