Japanese cruiser Kumano bombed by carrier planes in the Sibuyan Sea, Philippines, 26 Oct 1944. She lost her bow the previous day from a torpedo fired by USS Johnston in the opening shot of the Battle off Samar.

Caption   Japanese cruiser Kumano bombed by carrier planes in the Sibuyan Sea, Philippines, 26 Oct 1944. She lost her bow the previous day from a torpedo fired by USS Johnston in the opening shot of the Battle off Samar. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-47012
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Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 1 Jan 2019

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
29 Dec 2018 07:31:47 PM

Photographed from a USS Hancock plane. Note SB2C Helldiver at right center.

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