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ConsolidatedPhotograph shows the Kongo class battleship, boxed in by thousand-pounders, taking violent evasive action. The large Japanese battleship was attacked by a "Bomber Baron" Liberator formation of the 13th AAF, in the Sulu Sea October 26, 1944.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
18
Theater:
Philippines
Place:
Philippines
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Photograph shows the Kongo...
Caption:
Photograph shows the Kongo class battleship, boxed in by thousand-pounders, taking violent evasive action. The large Japanese battleship was attacked by a "Bomber Baron" Liberator formation of the 13th AAF, in the Sulu Sea October 26, 1944.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
PHILIPPINES, BOMBING,GENERAL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A31338A-54998AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/46946782/photograph-shows-the-kongo-class-battleship-boxed-in-by-thousand-pounders-taking-violent-evasive-act : accessed Nov 2, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008