| Accession Number | 304561 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PACIFIC OCEAN. 1945-01-21. BURNING WRECKAGE OF AN EASTERN AIRCRAFT TBM AVENGER TORPEDO BOMBER ON ...
Description
PACIFIC OCEAN. 1945-01-21. BURNING WRECKAGE OF AN EASTERN AIRCRAFT TBM AVENGER TORPEDO BOMBER ON THE DECK OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS HANCOCK. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED BY THE EXPLOSION OF A LOOSE BOMB IN ITS BOMB BAY WHICH ARMED ITSELF AND EXPLODED AS THE AVENGER LANDED. SEE ALSO NEGATIVES NO 304562 AND 304563. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).