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[Navy ship during battle] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Navy ship during a battle, circa 1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).Inscription on verso: "4-6-45 / Cruiser smoking from ?? / J13."Caption on album page: "Cruiser in trouble -- 5-6-45 -- 60 miles east of Okinawa."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.

[USS Atascosa refueling the USS Indianapolis and USS Hank] (Item)

Photograph of the USS Atascosa (AO-66) refueling the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) and USS Hank (DD-702), circa 1945. The USS Essex (CV-9) in the foreground.Inscription on verso: "Tanker Atascosa refueling cruiser Indianapolis and destroyer Hank. Battleship Washington in distance. Essex in foreground."Caption on album page: "Tanker Atascosa (AO-66) refueling Indianapolis (CA-35) and Hank (DD-702. New…

[Japanese kamikaze aircraft crashing near USS Essex] (Item)

Photograph of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft crashing near the USS Essex (CV-9), March 19, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Astoria (CL-90).Inscription on verso: "Kamakazi [sic] crashing off Essex port bow -- 150 miles E. of Kyushu -- Mar. 19, 1945. Picture taken from USS Astoria."Caption on album page: "Kamakazi [sic] crashing off Essex port bow as seen from Astoria. Smoke around Essex is…

[USS Essex surrounded by smoke from antiaircraft guns] (Item)

Photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9) surrounded by smoke from its antiaircraft guns, March 19, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Astoria (CL-90).Inscription on verso: "Essex partially obscured by smoke from its AA guns, 3-19-45, 150 miles from E. of Kyushu. Note plane taking off. Pic taken from USS Astoria, H. Schnipper, photographer / H28."Caption on album page: "Essex under attack and…

[USS Essex under attack by kamikaze aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9) under attack by kamikaze aircraft, March 19, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Astoria (CL-90).Inscription on verso: "Essex fighting off Jap Kamakazis [sic], 3-19-45 -- 150 miles E. of Kyush[sic]. Taken from USS Astoria."Caption on album page: "Essex with full deck of planes fighting off Jap kamakazi [sic] attack. U.S.S. Astoria in foreground.…

[Kamikaze aircraft diving on USS Essex] (Item)

Photograph of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft diving on the USS Essex (CV-9), March 19, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Astoria (CL-90).Inscription on verso: "Kamakazi [sic] diving on Essex, 3-19-45 -- 150 miles E. of Kyushu -- Taken from USS Astoria."Caption on album page: "Kamakazi [sic] diving on Essex, 3-19-45, 150 miles E. of Kyushu. Picture taken from USS Astoria, CL-90."Part of a…

[George C. Duncan and John R. Strane oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter aces George C. Duncan and John R. Strane are interviewed about their military service with the United States Navy during World War II. They describe their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and their time in the Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15). Duncan also touches briefly on memorable incidents from his postwar Navy career. Topics discussed include the service history…

[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.

[Mayo A. "Mike" Hadden, Jr. oral history interview (Part 1 of 4)] (Item)

In this four-part oral history, fighter ace Mayo A. “Mike” Hadden, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean Theater and Pacific Theater with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9). Topics discussed include his training history, his participation in Operation…

Carrier USS "Essex" / "Fightingest ship in Navy" (Item)

Typed history of the USS Essex (CV-9) covering its service during World War II, circa 1950s-1990s.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.

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