The USS Bunker Hill, already burning from one special attack aircraft, is struck by another off Okinawa, 11 May 1945. Note cruiser USS Wilkes-Barre at left.

Caption     The USS Bunker Hill, already burning from one special attack aircraft, is struck by another off Okinawa, 11 May 1945. Note cruiser USS Wilkes-Barre at left. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation
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Photo Size 2,369 x 1,625 pixels
Photos on Same Day 11 May 1945
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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