The carrier Franklin burning and listing badly after bomb hits aft set off more bombs and fueled aircraft, 19 Mar 1945. Note burning fuel pouring off the hangar deck and dislodged forward elevator.

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Caption     The carrier Franklin burning and listing badly after bomb hits aft set off more bombs and fueled aircraft, 19 Mar 1945. Note burning fuel pouring off the hangar deck and dislodged forward elevator. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Pacific Ocean
Date 19 Mar 1945
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
 
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Photos on Same Day 19 Mar 1945
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 1,925 x 1,032 pixels



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