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[Paul J. Madden next to damaged tail of General Motors TBM Avenger]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_368SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 1CreatorUnited States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of Paul J. Madden standing next to the damaged tail of General Motors TBM Avenger aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), December 1, 1944. Madden's head is bandaged from an injury sustained in the accident.

Inscription on verso: "Paul J. Madden & torpedo plane minus port side of tail (sheared off in flight). Only real damage was to photog's head / 12/1/1944."

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 Date1944-12-01SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyGeneral Motors (Eastern) TBM Avenger FamilyAirplanes, MilitaryShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)Madden, Paul J., 1920-2004SoldiersExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 18 x 22 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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[Paul J. Madden next to damaged tail of General Motors TBM Avenger]