Flight deck of USS Hancock after an exploding bomb disintegrated a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber abreast of the island off Formosa (Taiwan), 21 Jan 1945. Note propeller and wounded crewman receiving aid.

Caption     Flight deck of USS Hancock after an exploding bomb disintegrated a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber abreast of the island off Formosa (Taiwan), 21 Jan 1945. Note propeller and wounded crewman receiving aid. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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Photo Size 1,909 x 1,517 pixels
Photos on Same Day 21 Jan 1945
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Carol Schafer Sweeney says:
19 Jan 2019 08:44:24 AM

My father, Ens Charles F Schafer, was a part of the VF-7 fighter squadron when this occurred. He received a Commendation from Admiral 'Bull' Halsey for assisting to the rescue & first aid to those injured.

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