![Strike photo of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands taken by aircraft from USS Enterprise, 30 Jan 1944. Note the rising mushroom cloud from the exploding Japanese ammunition dump.](/images/55c6c544d075f.jpg)
Caption | Strike photo of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands taken by aircraft from USS Enterprise, 30 Jan 1944. Note the rising mushroom cloud from the exploding Japanese ammunition dump. ww2dbase | |||||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||||
Source | ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation WH Balden Collection | |||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 30 Jan 1944 | |||||||
Photos at Same Place | Kwajalein, Marshall Islands | |||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||||
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WW2-Era Place Name | Kwajalein, Marshall Islands |
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