Caption | Firefighters of Belleau Wood fighting flames caused by a special attack aircraft, in the Philippine Islands, 30 Oct 1944; note TBM Avenger aircraft on flight deck and Franklin burning in distance. Photo 2 of 2 ww2dbase | ||||||||||||||||||
Photographer | Unknown | ||||||||||||||||||
Source | ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection | ||||||||||||||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 30 Oct 1944 | ||||||||||||||||||
Photos at Same Place | Pacific Ocean | ||||||||||||||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||||||||||||||||
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