Remains of Kamikaze Plane After Failed Attack on USS Kitkun Bay, Battle of Leyte, World War II, Phil

"Remains of Yokosuka D4Y "Suisei" aircraft tail section (starboard elevator unit) aboard USS Kitkun Bay (CVE 71) after Kamikaze attack. The Judy made a run on the ship approaching from dead astern, it was met by effective fire and the plane passed over the island and exploded. Parts of the plane and the pilot were scattered over the flight deck and the forecastle."

Taken on 1944-10-12
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