[Japanese torpedo bomber aircraft making attack run on USS Essex]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_247SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a Japanese torpedo bomber aircraft making an attack run on the USS Essex (CV-9), October 14, 1944. The caption notes that the scene was photographed through the porthole of the Essex's photo lab.

Inscription on verso: "Oct. 1944 / Dusk of Formosa / Jap torpedo plane making run on Essex. / Below plane is his torpedo."

Caption on album page: "Torpedo attack against Essex -- Dusk -- 10-14-44 / Pics shot thru photo-lab porthole."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1945.Creation Date1944-10-14SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyEssex (Aircraft carrier)Aircraft carriersShipsAirplanes, MilitaryExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 25 x 10 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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