Description: THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS BUNKER HILL DURING THE KAMIKAZE ATTACK OF 11TH MAY 1947. An original large format US Navy Official photograph measuring 255mm x 207mm. In excellent used condition as image. While covering theinvasion of Okinawa,Bunker Hillwas struck by twokamikaze planesin quick succession on 11 May 1945, setting the vessel on fire. Casualties exceeded 600, including 396, killed or missing, with 264 wounded.These were the second heaviest personnel losses suffered by any carrier to survive the war afterFranklin. After the attack,Bunker Hillreturned to the U.S. mainland and was under repair when hostilities ended. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL VINTAGE WWII UNITED STATES NAVY OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND NOT A MODERN COPY Despatched in UK, at cost, via Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed for, or Tracked 48 due to the extortionate Royal Mail price increases of 2nd April 2024. Overseas buyers, please request the exact postage to your country of residence. Otherwise, the shipping cost will default to the worldwide zone rate shown. Postage is always combined on multiple purchases to provide the best possible tracked shipping rate. POSITIVE FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS GIVEN ON RECEIPT OF YOUR FEEDBACK LEFT FOR ME.
Price: 15 GBP
Location: West Yorkshire
End Time: 2025-01-06T08:05:59.000Z
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Type: Photographs
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Country/ Organization: United States
Service: Navy
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
