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[Servicemen battling fire caused by belly tank explosion]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_304SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 5CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of U.S. Navy servicemen battling a fire caused by a belly tank explosion, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944.

Inscription on verso: "Essex -- 1944 / Putting out gasoline fire after fighter belly tank explosion / A19"

Caption on album page: "F6F belly tank fire."

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 Datecirca 1944SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)Grumman F6F Hellcat FamilyAirplanes, MilitarySoldiersExtent1 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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[Servicemen battling fire caused by belly tank explosion]