| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306413 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
OFF CEYLON. 1942-04-09. THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS HERMES SINKING AFTER TAKING FORTY DIRECT HITS ...
Description
OFF CEYLON. 1942-04-09. THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS HERMES SINKING AFTER TAKING FORTY DIRECT HITS FROM JAPANESE BOMBERS. SMOKE FROM HANGAR FIRES IS POURING FROM HER SIDES AND DECK. HER FORWARD ELEVATOR HAS BEEN BLOWN OUT. THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN BY A JAPANESE AIRCRAFT. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).