Fantail of USS Belleau Wood burning after being struck by a special attack aircraft, off the Philippine Islands, 30 Oct 1944

Caption     Fantail of USS Belleau Wood burning after being struck by a special attack aircraft, off the Philippine Islands, 30 Oct 1944 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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Philippines Campaign, Phase 1, the Leyte Campaign   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Tokko "Kamikaze" Special Attack Doctrine   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Belleau Wood   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 1,885 x 1,486 pixels
Photos on Same Day 30 Oct 1944
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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