Title
Tail Shock Absorber Adjustment Instructions
Description
A square, silver piece of metal with riveted tie pieces attached. The Japanese writing on the piece of silver details instructions on how to adjust the oil and pressure for the tail shock absorber.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
Donated by Lindsay Morgan. Aviation Machinist Mate and plankowner aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13), Lindsay Edward "Red" Morgan picked this plate up after the October 30, 1944, kamikaze strike against the ship. The plate was found in the wreckage of the plane.
Accession #
2002.00022
