Title

Japanese Plane Destroyed by Anti-Aircraft Fire

Description
Photograph of a Japanese plane hit by anti-aircraft fire, falling in the direction of an American aircraft carrier. This image was captured from the flight deck of the USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71). Two Avenger torpedo planes can also be seen sitting on the flight deck. Taken during the Marianas Operation during June of 1944.
Accession #
2013.00022
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