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Photograph of Japanese kamikaze aircraft diving on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945. Inscription on verso: "Kamakazi [sic] that missed. / Taken from Essex with Fairchild F-56 arial camera mounted on swivel support on island structure / Time…

Photograph of Japanese kamikaze aircraft diving on Task Group 38.3, May 14, 1945. The image was taken from USS Essex (CV-9).Inscription on verso: "May 14, 1945 / Brovira -- Speed 319PE #3."Caption on album page: "Kamikaze diving on task group -- F-56…

Photograph of U.S. Navy gunners in life jackets and flash gear, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.Inscription on verso: "Essex gunners -- Life jackets, flash gear and helmets / D30."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J.…

Photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9) under attack by Japanese forces, circa 1944-1945.Caption on album page: "Essex under seige [sic] -- Okinawa."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy…

Drawing (photographic reproduction) of servicemen abandoning the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945. The text reads: "This is the captain speaking -- The Essex has been given the greatest privilege yet -- We are going to hit [possible blank spot]…

Photograph of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft crashing near the USS Astoria (CL-90) during the Okinawa Campaign, circa 1945. Caption on album page: "Kamikaze crashes next to USS Astoria (CL-90) / Okinawa Campaign."Part of a disassembled album containing…

Photograph of a Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen "Zero" aircraft diving towards the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's tail is damaged. Inscription on verso: "Jap diving on Essex / Missed / A10." Caption on album page: "Jap suicide misses Essex…

Photograph of the USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) under attack by Japanese aircraft, March 19, 1945. A splash of water near the ship indicates a crashed kamikaze aircraft. Inscription on verso: "3-19-45 / Bunker Hill under attack / J03." Caption on album…

Photograph of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft (circled in image) diving on the USS Cabot (CVL-28), April 6, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).Caption on album page: "Near miss on Cabot (CVL-28) / April 6, 1945 / 60 miles east of…

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen cleaning a 5-inch gun barrel on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.Caption on album page: "Cleaning 5'' gun barrel."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the…