[Japanese torpedo bomber aircraft flying toward USS Essex]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_249SourceThe 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 flying toward the USS Essex (CV-9), October 14, 1944. The USS Massachusetts (BB-59) is visible in the background.

Inscription on verso: "Torpedo plane as seen from Essex. / Massachusetts in background / Off Formosa -- at dusk / 10-12-44 / G21."

Caption on album page: "Dusk, Oct. 14, 1944, about 100 miles east of Formosa. Jap Torpedo plane making run on Essex. U.S.S. Massachusetts in background."

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)ShipsAirplanes, MilitaryMassachusetts (Battleship)Extent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 24 x 17 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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