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[Battle near Okinawa, USS Essex]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_074SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 1, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a battle near Okinawa, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. Servicemen manning guns, aircraft, and flak explosions are visible in the scene.

Inscription on verso: "Essex -- 1945 / Looking aft from port side, forward / Task group under attack / Off Okinawa."Creation Datecirca 1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyEssex (Aircraft carrier)ShipsSoldiersExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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