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[Japanese torpedo aircraft on fire while in flight above USS Washington]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_248SourceThe 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 aircraft on fire while in flight above the USS Washington (BB-56), October 1944.

Inscription on verso: "10-12-44 / G20."

Caption on album page: "Jap torpedo plane heading for Essex bursts into flames astern of USS Washington (BB-56) / 10-14-44."

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 Date1944-10SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyEssex (Aircraft carrier)ShipsAirplanes, MilitaryWashington (Battleship : BB-56)Extent1 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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