[Japanese kamikaze aircraft crashing near USS Essex]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_315SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 5CreatorUnited States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft crashing near the USS Essex (CV-9), March 19, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Astoria (CL-90).

Inscription on verso: "Kamakazi [sic] crashing off Essex port bow -- 150 miles E. of Kyushu -- Mar. 19, 1945. Picture taken from USS Astoria."

Caption on album page: "Kamakazi [sic] crashing off Essex port bow as seen from Astoria. Smoke around Essex is from its anti-aircraft guns. 3-19-45. Low cloud cover is to the enemy's advantage."

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)Kamikaze airplanesExtent1 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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