USS Thornhill In The Pacific

Armament

40 mm AA Mount No. 1

The twin 40 mm guns were the Thronhill's best defense against enemy aircraft. Here the business end of the guns is angled skyward.

3" L50 Guns Nos. 1 And 2

From the bow looking towards the stern. Numbers one and two 3" guns are shown clearly. Usefull only against subs and aircraft, the Thornhill possessed no weapon to seriously challenge an enemy surface ship.

40 mm AA Mount No. 2

Manning the gun, Number 2 twin 40 mm points seaward.

Weeks On 20 mm Gun No. 5

The 20 mm machine guns were short ranged but effective weapons. Here Number 5 gun is manned by Weeks, unknown rank.