
Caption | USS Attu, an escort carrier with a replenishment group, the morning after enduring Typhoon Connie in the Philippine Sea, 5 Jun 1945. Note at least three TBM Avengers tossed onto their backs by the storm. ww2dbase | |||||
Photographer | Unknown | |||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | |||||
Identification Code | NH 96050 | |||||
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Photo Size | 1,129 x 900 pixels | |||||
Photos on Same Day | 5 Jun 1945 | |||||
Photos at Same Place | Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean | |||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||
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WW2-Era Place Name | Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean |
Lat/Long | 22.6333, 131.9833 |
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1 May 2021 12:50:23 PM
The carrier’s flight deck appears slightly tweaked as well. Attu’s report describes bent supports under the flight deck forward.