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[Mitsubishi A6M Reisen "Zero/Zeke" aircraft releasing bomb]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_432SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 3, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a Mitsubishi A6M Reisen "Zero/Zeke" aircraft releasing a bomb, October 24, 1944. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).

Inscription on verso: "'Zeke' / 10-24-44 / 200 miles E. off Luzon / Bomb has just been released -- Both bomb and plane missed Essex."

Caption on album page: "Bomb released just before Jap suicide pilot planned to hit Essex -- Both missed."

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 Date1944-10-24SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier)Kamikaze airplanesMitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero Fighter) Zeke (Ben, Ray) FamilyExtent1 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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