[USS Essex surrounded by smoke from antiaircraft guns]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_313SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 5CreatorUnited States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of the USS Essex (CV-9) surrounded by smoke from its antiaircraft guns, March 19, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Astoria (CL-90).

Inscription on verso: "Essex partially obscured by smoke from its AA guns, 3-19-45, 150 miles from E. of Kyushu. Note plane taking off. Pic taken from USS Astoria, H. Schnipper, photographer / H28."

Caption on album page: "Essex under attack and partially obscured by smoke from its guns. Planes taking off at same time. Picture taken from U.S.S. Astoria, 3-19-1945."

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 Date1945-03-19SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)Airplanes, MilitaryAstoria (Cruiser : CL-90)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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