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[Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen "Zero" aircraft diving towards USS Essex]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_337SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 6CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen "Zero" aircraft diving towards the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.

Inscription on verso: "Jap diving on Essex / Missed / A10."

Caption on album page: "Jap suicide misses Essex -- Okinawa area."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.Creation Datecirca 1944-1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)Airplanes, MilitaryKamikaze airplanesMitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero Fighter) Zeke (Type 0 Carrier Fighter 52)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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[Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen "Zero" aircraft diving towards USS Essex]