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[40mm antiaircraft gun on USS Essex firing at kamikaze aircraft]
Photograph of a 40mm antiaircraft gun on the USS Essex (CV-9) firing at a Japanese kamikaze aircraft, May 14, 1945. Caption on envelope: "Japanese suicide heading for C-VL ahead of Essex bow 40 mm guns firing. May 14, 1945 / Archives #80-C-373793."

[5-inch guns in action, USS Essex]
Photograph of 5-inch guns in action, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.Inscription on verso: "5-inch gun mounts in action."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II,…

[Admiral Frederick C. Sherman and other officers on Mogmog Island]
Photograph of Admiral Frederick C. Sherman (left) and other officers on Mogmog Island, Ulithi, February 1945.Inscription on verso: "Feb. 1945 / Admiral F. C. Sherman and friends ashore at Ulithi."Caption on album page: "Mog Mog / Feb 1945 / Admiral…

[Admiral Frederick C. Sherman and others on Mogmog Island]
Photograph of Admiral Frederick C. Sherman (second from left) and others on Mogmog Island, Ulithi, circa 1945.Caption on album page: "Adm. Sherman and friends."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with…

[Aerial view of bomb explosion]
Aerial photograph of a bomb explosion, May 20, 1945. Inscription on verso: "5-20-45."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

[Aerial view of city]
Aerial photograph of a city, circa 1950s. Inscription on verso: "Back Bay / 1950s."

[Aerial view of coastal area in French Indo-China]
Aerial photograph of a coastal area in French Indo-China, January 12, 1945. Stamped on verso: "No.: [blank] / Date: 12 Jan 1945 / Unit: U.S.S. Essex / Made for: [blank] / Subject: French Indo-China / Official Photograph / Not to be used for…

[Aerial view of demilitarized Japanese bomber and other aircraft]
Oblique aerial photograph of a demilitarized Japanese bomber (right, with crosses) and other aircraft at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, August 25, 1945. The caption notes that the bomber, either "Bataan 1" or "Bataan 2," transported peace…

[Aerial view of demilitarized Japanese bomber and other aircraft]
Oblique aerial photograph of a demilitarized Japanese bomber (right, with crosses) and other aircraft at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, August 25, 1945. The caption on a similar photo notes that the bomber, either "Bataan 1" or "Bataan 2," transported…

[Aerial view of destroyed buildings, Tokyo, Japan]
Aerial photograph of destroyed buildings, Tokyo, Japan, August 1945.Inscription on verso: "Tokyo area / Aug. 45."
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