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[USS Essex after being hit by Japanese kamikaze aircraft]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_384SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 1CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of the USS Essex (CV-9) after being hit by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft, circa November 25, 1944. A serviceman is working to extinguish the flames. The USS Langley (CVL-27) is visible in the background.

Caption on album page: "Essex -- Okinawa campaign."

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 Date1944-11-25SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyAirplanes, MilitaryShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)SoldiersKamikaze airplanesLangley (Aircraft carrier : CVL-27)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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[USS Essex after being hit by Japanese kamikaze aircraft]