Yamato in the Philippine Sea off Samar, Philippine Islands, 25 Oct 1944; photo taken by aircraft of escort carrier USS Kadashan Bay

Caption     Yamato in the Philippine Sea off Samar, Philippine Islands, 25 Oct 1944; photo taken by aircraft of escort carrier USS Kadashan Bay ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Link to Source    Link
Identification Code   L42-09.06.03
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Photo Size 703 x 588 pixels
Photos on Same Day 25 Oct 1944
Photos at Same Place Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. Anonymous says:
7 Jun 2009 10:30:29 AM

hahahha, battleship yaMAmoto.hahahha
2. Anonymous says:
26 Jan 2011 07:21:52 AM

This ship shot at my dad's ship during this battle.

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