Title
View of the USS Franklin (CV-13)'s Five-Inch Guns Following Attack
Description
The USS Franklin (CV-13) can be seen listing to one side as flames engulf one of her five-inch guns. Flames can be seen escaping from the ends of the barrels.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
On March 19th, 1945, while launching strikes against the Japanese mainland, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was badly damaged when a single Japanese dive bomber struck her with two bombs. The attack resulted in the loss of 807 of her crew and Franklin became the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war.
Accession #
2002.00002
