[Japanese kamikaze aircraft being shot down]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_426SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft being shot down during its approach on the USS Essex (CV-9), April 7, 1945.

Inscription on verso: "April 7, 1945 / 80 miles E. of Okinawa / Jap suicide plane disintegrating on its approach to Essex."

Caption on album page: "4/7/45 / 80 miles east of Okinawa / Jap suicide disintegrating on approach to Essex."

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 Date1945-04-07SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyKamikaze airplanesEssex (Aircraft carrier)Extent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 17 x 17 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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