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USS St. Louis immediately after being struck by a Japanese special attack aircraft abaft the No. 5 gun turret, Leyte Gulf, 27 Nov 1944. The photo was taken from the battleship USS West Virginia.

Caption     USS St. Louis immediately after being struck by a Japanese special attack aircraft abaft the No. 5 gun turret, Leyte Gulf, 27 Nov 1944. The photo was taken from the battleship USS West Virginia. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-273003
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Philippines Campaign, Phase 1, the Leyte Campaign   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Tokko "Kamikaze" Special Attack Doctrine   Main article  Photos  Maps  
St. Louis   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photos on Same Day 27 Nov 1944
Photos at Same Place Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Added By David Stubblebine

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WW2-Era Place Name Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Lat/Long 10.9083, 125.3800
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