Japanese SUICIDE PLANE ATTACKS TASK FORCE Part 1

Description

1) MS DA F4U lands.2) LS DA SB2U spotted on flight deck; large splash in water in BG.3) MS DA F4U, SB2Cs & TBFs land (SV).4) MS DA F4U damages wing on landing.5) GV DD leading BB during battle action; much flak seen in sky. Explosion seen on BB; large column of black smoke (flight deck of carrier, FG).6) GV BB underway; heavy anti-aircraft barrage in sky. Japanese suicide plane makes low run just off water; hits BB midships. Explosion & smoke seen.7) MS Japanese suicide plane makes low approach over DD underway & over BB of Iowa class underway; crashes in water forward of BB (much flak in sky - dramatic shot).QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities