Destroyer Escorts

USS Strickland (DE-333) is seen from the starboard at New York wearing what appears to be camouflage 32/3D modified on March 7, 1945. Strickland has the Atlantic Fleet modification of four single 40mm in tubs in place of the torpedo tubes and HF/DF on a short mast. A July 23, 1944 speedletter from Commander Destroyers Atlantic Fleet to the Bureau of Ships identified Strickland as having been painted in Measure 31 Design 3D in order to compare to Measure 32. Strickland may have repainted later into Measure 32 or this may still be Measure 31.
Photo source: NARA BS 79394.

The port side of Strickland again at New York on March 7, 1945, wearing modified 32/3D. The pipe structure preventing the 40mm from firing inboard can be easily seen.
Photo source: NARA BS 79399 or 80-G-701527.

Strickland again from the starboard bow at New York on March 7, 1945, wearing 32/3D modified.
Photo source: NARA BS 79396.

Strickland is seen again at New York from the starboard quarter on March 7, 1945. The pattern on the stern is visible .
Photo source: NARA BS 79398.

Strickland is seen again in New York head-on on March 7, 1945. This shows how the bow panels wrap around the bow.
Photo source: NARA BS 79400.