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Flight deck of Akagi as seen from an aircraft that just took off from the carrier, Indian Ocean, Apr 1942; note D3A Type 99 dive bombers preparing for takeoff on the flight deck

Caption     Flight deck of Akagi as seen from an aircraft that just took off from the carrier, Indian Ocean, Apr 1942; note D3A Type 99 dive bombers preparing for takeoff on the flight deck ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseKure Maritime Museum via Wikimedia Commons
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Photo Size 713 x 781 pixels
Photos at Same Place Indian Ocean
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work originating in Japan is in the public domain. According to Article 23 of the 1899 Copyright Act of Japan and Article 2 of Supplemental Provisions of Copyright Act of 1970, a work is in the public domain if it was created or published before 1 Jan 1957.

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1. Brad says:
31 Jan 2016 11:16:40 AM

-really appreciate a site like this especially the enhanced full rez pics. as a fan of naval ships and history thank you.

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