USS Wisconsin (BB-64) Under Attack WW2, 05/01/45

About this film

Naval Photographic Center film #11686. National Archives description: "1) MS Essex class CV underway.2) LS Scenic view of sea & clouds.3) LS DD & Iowa class BB underway, suicide plane makes run on BB, explosion seen close alongside as plane hits water.4) MS Suicide plane passes close to camera, much flak in sky.5) MS From starboard quarter, Iowa class BB underway firing main rifles-SV (good color).6) CU-Pan Iowa class BB underway.7) MS Bow-on view of Iowa class BB firing main batteries (good color), signal hoist is run up on BB. QUALITY: VARIES FROM GOOD TO FAIR, SOME SHAKY DUE TO HAND HOLDING." National Archives Identifier: 79110 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks. :)

Directors & creators

United States. Navy

Subjects

WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Navy, World War II, USS Wisconsin (BB-64), World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial Operations, Japanese, WWII In Color, World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, Kamikaze Pilots -- Japan

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