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80-G-273079 Lingayen Operation, January 1945

A Japanese kamikaze plane approaches USS Kadashan Bay (CVE-76) shortly after daybreak on 8 January 1945, while west of Luzon supporting the Lingayen operation. Kadashan Bay was hit at the waterline and forced to retire. Photographed from USS Marcus Island (CVE-77). Note tracers, and smoke trailing from plane.
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Title: Lingayen Operation, January 1945
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Description: A Japanese kamikaze plane approaches USS Kadashan Bay (CVE-76) shortly after daybreak on 8 January 1945, while west of Luzon supporting the Lingayen operation. Kadashan Bay was hit at the waterline and forced to retire. Photographed from USS Marcus Island (CVE-77). Note tracers, and smoke trailing from plane.
Catalog #: 80-G-273079
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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Original Date: Mon, Jan 08, 1945
After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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