EXPLOSION OF SS JOHN BURKE, MINDANAO SEA Japanese PLANES ATTACK U. S. SHIPS, FIRE ABOARD SHIP Part 1

Description

1) LS Convoy of LCIs underway.2) LS Flaming Japanese plane dives on ship, ship burns, explodes in terrific explosion. (excellent shot)3) MS PAN Huge smoke column rises from exploded ammunition ship.4) LS Japanese plane passes, bursts into flames, crashes into water.5) LS Japanese plane crashes into water near LST.6) LS Japanese plane crashes into water. (SV)7) LS Evening shot: Tracers pass through air.8) MS Flames rise from fire on ship, men play fire hoses.9) MS Japanese plane passes amidst flak bursts.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities