Caption | The splash close aboard the port side of USS Essex was caused by a Japanese D4Y Suisei dive bomber that crossed over the flight deck forward of the island before dropping into the sea, 19 Mar 1945 ww2dbase | |||||||||||||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||||||||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation | |||||||||||||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 19 Mar 1945 | |||||||||||||||||
Photos at Same Place | Pacific Ocean | |||||||||||||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||||||||||||
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