[USS Enterprise on fire while destroyer investigates items in water]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_429SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of the USS Enterprise (CV-6) on fire while a destroyer investigates items in the water, May 14, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).

Inscription on verso: "May 14, 1945 / Enterprise burning / DD investigating 2 objects in water / Brovira -- Speed / [illegible] 319 PE #2."

Caption on album page: "Enterprise burning -- Destroyer checking two objects in water."

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 Date1945-05-14SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)Enterprise (Aircraft carrier : CV-6)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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