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Yamato during the Battle off Samar, 25 Oct 1944

Caption     Yamato during the Battle off Samar, 25 Oct 1944 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   80-G-48888
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Philippines Campaign, Phase 1, the Leyte Campaign   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Yamato   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photo Size 740 x 590 pixels
Photos on Same Day 25 Oct 1944
Photos at Same Place Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  Public Domain. According to the US National Archives, as of 21 Jul 2010:
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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Leonard Brodt says:
22 Feb 2011 10:20:17 PM

I served aboard the USS Missouri in ww2 and we were in persuit of the Yamato and as it was the Carrier aircraft sank it just before
we drew it within range.Lenny909 USS Missouri
Quad 14 first loader barrel number 3 2nd watch. Jesus, I think that I am the only one left alive that can be known as I have tried to be in touch with no results. Lenny909
2. Leonard Brodt says:
26 Mar 2021 02:05:20 PM

AND even today, they still do not know the real name of the Kamikazi pilot that struk the USS Missouri during the Okinawa mission.!

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WW2-Era Place Name Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean
Lat/Long 11.4167, 126.6000
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