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WWII, Crashed Kamikaze Plane, 1944 Stock Photo

RM2F62BN1–WWII, Crashed Kamikaze Plane, 1944

Burma/Myanmar: Chinese child soldier on the China-Burma-India Theatre at Myitkyina, May 1944. This Chinese child soldier, age 10, with heavy pack, was a member of an army division boarding a plane returning them to China, following the capture of Myitkyina airfield, Burma, under the allied command of US Major General Frank Merrill. Chinese and allied troops had earlier crossed through the treacherous jungle of the Kumon Bum Mountains before attacking Japanese troops to the south. Exhaustion and disease led to the early evacuation of many Chinese and allied troops before the coming assault. Stock Photo

RM2B01F51–Burma/Myanmar: Chinese child soldier on the China-Burma-India Theatre at Myitkyina, May 1944. This Chinese child soldier, age 10, with heavy pack, was a member of an army division boarding a plane returning them to China, following the capture of Myitkyina airfield, Burma, under the allied command of US Major General Frank Merrill. Chinese and allied troops had earlier crossed through the treacherous jungle of the Kumon Bum Mountains before attacking Japanese troops to the south. Exhaustion and disease led to the early evacuation of many Chinese and allied troops before the coming assault.

Douglas SBD Dauntlesses from the USS Lexington attacking Japanese installations on Param Island Truk Atoll on April 29 1944. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics. Stock Photo

RM2YWNKHY–Douglas SBD Dauntlesses from the USS Lexington attacking Japanese installations on Param Island Truk Atoll on April 29 1944. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics.

President Roosevelt examining a piece of propeller of a Japanese plane shot down, on which is written the financial participation of school children during the war. The school children's delegate is Donald Buck, aged 13. 1944 United States - World War II Stock Photo

RMGG2EN9–President Roosevelt examining a piece of propeller of a Japanese plane shot down, on which is written the financial participation of school children during the war. The school children's delegate is Donald Buck, aged 13. 1944 United States - World War II

A Japanese Mitsubishi A6M kamikaze suicide plane hits the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) on 25 October 1944. Note the Grumman F6F Hellcat completing pullout after chasing the kamikaze plane. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R3305W–A Japanese Mitsubishi A6M kamikaze suicide plane hits the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) on 25 October 1944. Note the Grumman F6F Hellcat completing pullout after chasing the kamikaze plane. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

Japanese plane shot down as it attempted to attack USS KITKUN BAY. Near Mariana Islands, June 1944. (Navy) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 080-G-238363 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 975 Stock Photo

RFHMBBB6–Japanese plane shot down as it attempted to attack USS KITKUN BAY. Near Mariana Islands, June 1944. (Navy) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 080-G-238363 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 975

Japanese suicide bomber aircraft (Yokosuka D4Y3) piloted by Lieutenant Yamaguchi, diving on fire on the flight deck of the American aircraft carrier USS Essex. Pacific Campaign, November 25, 1944 Stock Photo

RMTXG43B–Japanese suicide bomber aircraft (Yokosuka D4Y3) piloted by Lieutenant Yamaguchi, diving on fire on the flight deck of the American aircraft carrier USS Essex. Pacific Campaign, November 25, 1944

Squadron Leader MJ Herrick DFC in the cockpit of his Kittyhawk at Guadalcanal. The plane shows kill marks for five German and one Japanese aircraft. Circa 1943. Michael James Herrick, DFC & Bar (5 May 1921 – 16 June 1944) was a New Zealand flying ace of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. Stock Photo

RM2XFD0MH–Squadron Leader MJ Herrick DFC in the cockpit of his Kittyhawk at Guadalcanal. The plane shows kill marks for five German and one Japanese aircraft. Circa 1943. Michael James Herrick, DFC & Bar (5 May 1921 – 16 June 1944) was a New Zealand flying ace of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.

Japanese Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa 'Oscar' Reproduction WWII fighter plane Seattle Washington State USA Stock Photo

RM2RC335R–Japanese Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa 'Oscar' Reproduction WWII fighter plane Seattle Washington State USA

Pacific War: A US Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber flies over the island of Saipan on 15 June 1944. The Battle of Saipan (15 June to 9 July, 1944) was a key Pacific battle during World War II, fought between the armed forces of the United States and Japan. Stock Photo

RM2GA5K3F–Pacific War: A US Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber flies over the island of Saipan on 15 June 1944. The Battle of Saipan (15 June to 9 July, 1944) was a key Pacific battle during World War II, fought between the armed forces of the United States and Japan.

Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa (Oscar) piloted by Captain Joshihide Matsuo of the 77th Hiko Sentai (77th Air Regiment), New Guinea, Spring 1944 Stock Photo

RF2CECBRJ–Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa (Oscar) piloted by Captain Joshihide Matsuo of the 77th Hiko Sentai (77th Air Regiment), New Guinea, Spring 1944

American soldiers aboard an aircraft carrier hit by a Japanese kamikaze plane. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69DMR–American soldiers aboard an aircraft carrier hit by a Japanese kamikaze plane. [automated translation]

Zero, Japanese fighter airplane, wreck in jungle. Battle of Peleliu, Palau 1944, fought between the US and Japan in World War II Stock Photo

RMFFMA2P–Zero, Japanese fighter airplane, wreck in jungle. Battle of Peleliu, Palau 1944, fought between the US and Japan in World War II

Allied forces conducted many air raids on Japan during World War II, causing extensive destruction to the country's cities and killing between 241,000 and 900,000 people. During the first years of the Pacific War, sparked by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these attacks were limited to the Doolittle Raid in April 1942 and small-scale raids on military positions in the Kuril Islands from mid-1943. Strategic bombing raids began in June 1944 and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. Allied naval and land-based tactical air units also attacked Japan during 1945. Stock Photo

RM2B03128–Allied forces conducted many air raids on Japan during World War II, causing extensive destruction to the country's cities and killing between 241,000 and 900,000 people. During the first years of the Pacific War, sparked by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these attacks were limited to the Doolittle Raid in April 1942 and small-scale raids on military positions in the Kuril Islands from mid-1943. Strategic bombing raids began in June 1944 and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. Allied naval and land-based tactical air units also attacked Japan during 1945.

An American plane sweeps overhead to strafe the enemy hidden in their coral trenches, while a group of Marines lie prone in the sand peppering the Japanese across smoking No-Man's Land with rifle fire. Eniwetok Atoll, February 1944.; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1184 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image. Stock Photo

RMW60M61–An American plane sweeps overhead to strafe the enemy hidden in their coral trenches, while a group of Marines lie prone in the sand peppering the Japanese across smoking No-Man's Land with rifle fire. Eniwetok Atoll, February 1944.; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1184 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

1944 The Daily Telegraph front page reporting US Forces beyond Aachen, Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory and his wife killed in a plane crash and Japanese mistreatment of POWs Stock Photo

RM2WT3160–1944 The Daily Telegraph front page reporting US Forces beyond Aachen, Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory and his wife killed in a plane crash and Japanese mistreatment of POWs

U.S. Bombers Blast Japanese Base In New Guinea -- A gunner aboard a B-25 Mitchell medium bomber of the U.S. Army Air Forces fires machine gun bursts at Japanese installations as his bomber flight swings homeward from a heavy air attack on the enemy base at Madang, New Guinea, Nov. 13, 1943. In the heaviest air attack against the Japanese up to that time, B-25' and B-24 Liberators dropped 223 tons of bombs on Madang and the nearby air center of Alexishafen. April 16, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture). Stock Photo

RM2Y88PJF–U.S. Bombers Blast Japanese Base In New Guinea -- A gunner aboard a B-25 Mitchell medium bomber of the U.S. Army Air Forces fires machine gun bursts at Japanese installations as his bomber flight swings homeward from a heavy air attack on the enemy base at Madang, New Guinea, Nov. 13, 1943. In the heaviest air attack against the Japanese up to that time, B-25' and B-24 Liberators dropped 223 tons of bombs on Madang and the nearby air center of Alexishafen. April 16, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).

Nakajima Ki-84-1a 'Frank' -first flown in March 1943, the type entered service at the end of 1944 One of the best Japanese fighters. Stock Photo

RM2M97GA7–Nakajima Ki-84-1a 'Frank' -first flown in March 1943, the type entered service at the end of 1944 One of the best Japanese fighters.

DEATH OF A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBER 1944 PHOTO SHOWS:- 2. He’s down! The crew of the Pacific Fleet light carrier cheer and congratulate the gunners as the Japanese torpedo bomber hits the sea and explodes. Black flack-puffs trace the course of the plane. 2 June 1944 Stock Photo

RM2Y7T7EC–DEATH OF A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBER 1944 PHOTO SHOWS:- 2. He’s down! The crew of the Pacific Fleet light carrier cheer and congratulate the gunners as the Japanese torpedo bomber hits the sea and explodes. Black flack-puffs trace the course of the plane. 2 June 1944

RF2DCDA6C–WWII, Crashed Kamikaze Plane, 1944

The Dauntless played a starring role in the war in the Pacific. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps scout plane and dive-bomber from 1940 to 1944. They first saw action at Pearl Harbor flying off the USS Enterprise, but are best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. In total, the Dauntless sank more enemy shipping than any other Allied bomber. From Pearl Harbor through April 1944, SBDs flew 1,189,473 operational hours, with 25 percent flown off aircraft carriers. SBDs sank si Stock Photo

RMHEWF0Y–The Dauntless played a starring role in the war in the Pacific. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps scout plane and dive-bomber from 1940 to 1944. They first saw action at Pearl Harbor flying off the USS Enterprise, but are best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. In total, the Dauntless sank more enemy shipping than any other Allied bomber. From Pearl Harbor through April 1944, SBDs flew 1,189,473 operational hours, with 25 percent flown off aircraft carriers. SBDs sank si

A Douglas SBD Dauntless World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber in flight. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Stock Photo

RM2YWNKJ9–A Douglas SBD Dauntless World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber in flight. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

New U.S. Super-Bomber That Blasted Targets In Japan One of the first pictures of the new U.S. B-29 Superfortress shows the giant four-motored bomber next to a small target plane on an airfield in the United States, On June 15. 1944, the U.S. War Department announced that B-29's, described as being able to carry a greater bomb load faster, farther and higher than any other Allied planes, blasted the Japanese home islands from distant bases in the China-Burma-India war theater. The Superfortresses operate under a new American aerial organization, the 20th U.S. Air Force, in the nature of an aeri Stock Photo

RM2HX5F7F–New U.S. Super-Bomber That Blasted Targets In Japan One of the first pictures of the new U.S. B-29 Superfortress shows the giant four-motored bomber next to a small target plane on an airfield in the United States, On June 15. 1944, the U.S. War Department announced that B-29's, described as being able to carry a greater bomb load faster, farther and higher than any other Allied planes, blasted the Japanese home islands from distant bases in the China-Burma-India war theater. The Superfortresses operate under a new American aerial organization, the 20th U.S. Air Force, in the nature of an aeri

Group photo of Japanese Kamikaze pilots at Chōshi airfield, Japan, 1944. Only 1 of the 18 men in the photo, Toshio Yoshitake, survived the war after his aircraft was shot down by an American fighter aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2R330RG–Group photo of Japanese Kamikaze pilots at Chōshi airfield, Japan, 1944. Only 1 of the 18 men in the photo, Toshio Yoshitake, survived the war after his aircraft was shot down by an American fighter aircraft.

Integral wing tanks on plane at ARU (Aircraft Repair Unit) Guadalcanal. September 1944. (Navy) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 080-G-280710 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 842 Stock Photo

RFHMBB95–Integral wing tanks on plane at ARU (Aircraft Repair Unit) Guadalcanal. September 1944. (Navy) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 080-G-280710 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 842

A US AIRCRAFT SCORES A DIRECT HIT ON A JAPANESE SHIP 11 April 1944 Stock Photo

RM2Y7W5HP–A US AIRCRAFT SCORES A DIRECT HIT ON A JAPANESE SHIP 11 April 1944

Jap Plane Salvaged -- This Japanese plane being salvaged from the waters of Pearl Harbour is one of more than twenty shot down by alert U.S. Pacific fleet gunners on December 7th, 1941. April 8, 1942. Stock Photo

RM2HX6530–Jap Plane Salvaged -- This Japanese plane being salvaged from the waters of Pearl Harbour is one of more than twenty shot down by alert U.S. Pacific fleet gunners on December 7th, 1941. April 8, 1942.

RM2RC335K–Japanese Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa 'Oscar' Reproduction WWII fighter plane Seattle Washington State USA

Yanks Hit Hong Kong Harbor In Surprise Attack -- Smoke ***** up from Kowloon docks and Railroad yards under the surprise ***** attack on Hong Kong Harbor October 16 by the U.S. army 14th ***** A Japanese fighter plane (left center) turns in to ***** Between the Royal Navy Yard (left) and Stonecutter's ***** Enemy vessels spout flames, and just outside ***** another ship has been hit. This attack sank ***** October 26, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto). Stock Photo

RM2HX54YT–Yanks Hit Hong Kong Harbor In Surprise Attack -- Smoke ***** up from Kowloon docks and Railroad yards under the surprise ***** attack on Hong Kong Harbor October 16 by the U.S. army 14th ***** A Japanese fighter plane (left center) turns in to ***** Between the Royal Navy Yard (left) and Stonecutter's ***** Enemy vessels spout flames, and just outside ***** another ship has been hit. This attack sank ***** October 26, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Bildnummer: 55344414 Datum: 13.05.2011 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (110513) -- HUANGGANG, May 13, 2011 (Xinhua) -- lay flowers to commemorate American Flying Tigers pilot Glen Beneda during a cremains laying ceremony held in Hong an County, central China s Hubei Province, May 11, 2011. Some cremains of Glen Beneda were laid to rest Wednesday in Hong an where he was saved during World War II. Back in 1944, Glen s P-51 was shot down by a Japanese Zero on his 81st mission, an attack on a large Japanese base. He ejected from the plane and was rescued by local farmers and Chinese forces. This experie Stock Photo

RM2RKF4PW–Bildnummer: 55344414 Datum: 13.05.2011 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (110513) -- HUANGGANG, May 13, 2011 (Xinhua) -- lay flowers to commemorate American Flying Tigers pilot Glen Beneda during a cremains laying ceremony held in Hong an County, central China s Hubei Province, May 11, 2011. Some cremains of Glen Beneda were laid to rest Wednesday in Hong an where he was saved during World War II. Back in 1944, Glen s P-51 was shot down by a Japanese Zero on his 81st mission, an attack on a large Japanese base. He ejected from the plane and was rescued by local farmers and Chinese forces. This experie

New View Of Ancient Tengchung -- This aerial view of Tengchung, taken from an American plane whose bombs can be seen exploding far below, shows a new perspective of the ancient walled city which was liberated from the Japanese on Sept. 14, 1944. The houses in this area, a type usually found in wealthy districts of Chinese cities, are all built around a courtyard with their roofs in many instances joined to each other. Tenchung was formerely a prosperous trade center and was visited in the 13th Century by Marco Polo, famed Venetian traveler. It vras the first large city to be liberated in more Stock Photo

RM2HX54X6–New View Of Ancient Tengchung -- This aerial view of Tengchung, taken from an American plane whose bombs can be seen exploding far below, shows a new perspective of the ancient walled city which was liberated from the Japanese on Sept. 14, 1944. The houses in this area, a type usually found in wealthy districts of Chinese cities, are all built around a courtyard with their roofs in many instances joined to each other. Tenchung was formerely a prosperous trade center and was visited in the 13th Century by Marco Polo, famed Venetian traveler. It vras the first large city to be liberated in more

Zero, a Japanese fighter airplane, as wreck in the jungle. Remains of battle of Peleliu (Palau 1944) fought between the US and Japan in World War II Stock Photo

RMFFMA2W–Zero, a Japanese fighter airplane, as wreck in the jungle. Remains of battle of Peleliu (Palau 1944) fought between the US and Japan in World War II

RM2B03129–Allied forces conducted many air raids on Japan during World War II, causing extensive destruction to the country's cities and killing between 241,000 and 900,000 people. During the first years of the Pacific War, sparked by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these attacks were limited to the Doolittle Raid in April 1942 and small-scale raids on military positions in the Kuril Islands from mid-1943. Strategic bombing raids began in June 1944 and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. Allied naval and land-based tactical air units also attacked Japan during 1945.

RMW1ARCC–An American plane sweeps overhead to strafe the enemy hidden in their coral trenches, while a group of Marines lie prone in the sand peppering the Japanese across smoking No-Man's Land with rifle fire. Eniwetok Atoll, February 1944.; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1184 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

RM2B0312B–Allied forces conducted many air raids on Japan during World War II, causing extensive destruction to the country's cities and killing between 241,000 and 900,000 people. During the first years of the Pacific War, sparked by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these attacks were limited to the Doolittle Raid in April 1942 and small-scale raids on military positions in the Kuril Islands from mid-1943. Strategic bombing raids began in June 1944 and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. Allied naval and land-based tactical air units also attacked Japan during 1945.

1944 The Times reporting Allied winter offensive, battle for Metz, Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory and his wife killed in a plane crash and Japanese use POWs as slaves Stock Photo

RM2WT315W–1944 The Times reporting Allied winter offensive, battle for Metz, Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory and his wife killed in a plane crash and Japanese use POWs as slaves

RM2B03125–Allied forces conducted many air raids on Japan during World War II, causing extensive destruction to the country's cities and killing between 241,000 and 900,000 people. During the first years of the Pacific War, sparked by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these attacks were limited to the Doolittle Raid in April 1942 and small-scale raids on military positions in the Kuril Islands from mid-1943. Strategic bombing raids began in June 1944 and continued until the end of the war in August 1945. Allied naval and land-based tactical air units also attacked Japan during 1945.

U.S. Airman Rescued From Jungles Of Northern Burma - Unable to talk after being lost for 45 days in the jungles of northern Burma, an American pilot is carried to safety by the U.S. soldiers, who found him when they drove the enemy from a Burmese village. The flyer had safely bailed out of his disabled fighter plane following an attack on the Japanese, in the area, but was unable to find his way back to his own lines. November 17, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).;U.S. Air Stock Photo

RM2HX620K–U.S. Airman Rescued From Jungles Of Northern Burma - Unable to talk after being lost for 45 days in the jungles of northern Burma, an American pilot is carried to safety by the U.S. soldiers, who found him when they drove the enemy from a Burmese village. The flyer had safely bailed out of his disabled fighter plane following an attack on the Japanese, in the area, but was unable to find his way back to his own lines. November 17, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).;U.S. Air

The Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal, was a military campaign fought between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater of World War II. It was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan. After six months of hard combat Allied forces managed to halt the Japanese advance, driving the last of the Japanese troops into the sea on 15 January 1943. American authorities declared Guadalcanal secure on 9 February 1943. Stock Photo

RM2B031MF–The Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal, was a military campaign fought between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater of World War II. It was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan. After six months of hard combat Allied forces managed to halt the Japanese advance, driving the last of the Japanese troops into the sea on 15 January 1943. American authorities declared Guadalcanal secure on 9 February 1943.

Japanese Zero during a combat reenactment Stock Photo

RMB0PG4E–Japanese Zero during a combat reenactment

Douglas SBD Dauntlesses on the flight-deck of the USS Enterprise, a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway. Stock Photo

RM2YWNKAJ–Douglas SBD Dauntlesses on the flight-deck of the USS Enterprise, a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway.

Japan Wars On U.S. -- A Japanese plane leaves a carrier to strike at U.S. Soil -- Pearl Harbor - on December 7, 1941. A Jap film recording the opening phase of dub war with the Nipponese, was obtained by the War Department and released by the Office of War Information. April 5, 1943. (Photo by ACME). Stock Photo

RM2HX66XB–Japan Wars On U.S. -- A Japanese plane leaves a carrier to strike at U.S. Soil -- Pearl Harbor - on December 7, 1941. A Jap film recording the opening phase of dub war with the Nipponese, was obtained by the War Department and released by the Office of War Information. April 5, 1943. (Photo by ACME).

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Abner Read (DD-526) afire and sinking in Leyte Gulf on 1 November 1944 after being hit by a Aichi D3A kamikaze. A second Japanese suicide plane (circled) is attempting to crash on USS Claxton (DD-571). However, this one was shot down short of its target. Stock Photo

RM2R330HG–The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Abner Read (DD-526) afire and sinking in Leyte Gulf on 1 November 1944 after being hit by a Aichi D3A kamikaze. A second Japanese suicide plane (circled) is attempting to crash on USS Claxton (DD-571). However, this one was shot down short of its target.

Eyes of 20mm anti-aircraft gun crews of a Navy cruiser covering the Mindoro landing, strain to spot the status of an inidentified plane overhead. December 15, 1944. Navy. (OWI) NARA FILE #: 208-AA-86M-1 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 1204 Stock Photo

RFHMBB6X–Eyes of 20mm anti-aircraft gun crews of a Navy cruiser covering the Mindoro landing, strain to spot the status of an inidentified plane overhead. December 15, 1944. Navy. (OWI) NARA FILE #: 208-AA-86M-1 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 1204

Japanese Bomber Wrecked on South Pacific Island Captured by U.S. Forces -- U.S. fighting men inspect the wreckage of a large Japanese twin-engined bomber found on Munda airfield after American soldiers and Marines captured the vital Japanese base on New Georgia Island in the Solmons on Aug.6. Pushing north from Munda, the Americans forced the Japanese to flee from Bairoko Harbor Aug. 28, thus eliminating the last enemy resistance on the South Pacific island. January 31, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Radiophoto). Stock Photo

RM2HX5GG4–Japanese Bomber Wrecked on South Pacific Island Captured by U.S. Forces -- U.S. fighting men inspect the wreckage of a large Japanese twin-engined bomber found on Munda airfield after American soldiers and Marines captured the vital Japanese base on New Georgia Island in the Solmons on Aug.6. Pushing north from Munda, the Americans forced the Japanese to flee from Bairoko Harbor Aug. 28, thus eliminating the last enemy resistance on the South Pacific island. January 31, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Radiophoto).

Mitsubishi Ki-46-II 'Dinah' -Used between mid-19441-1945 by the Japanese Army for long range reconnaissance. Stock Photo

RM2M97G8J–Mitsubishi Ki-46-II 'Dinah' -Used between mid-19441-1945 by the Japanese Army for long range reconnaissance.

RM2RC335M–Japanese Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa 'Oscar' Reproduction WWII fighter plane Seattle Washington State USA

Japanese plane shot down during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, June 19-21, 1944. As U.S. naval forces supported the Mariana Stock Photo

RME1CT3A–Japanese plane shot down during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, June 19-21, 1944. As U.S. naval forces supported the Mariana

Bildnummer: 55344413 Datum: 13.05.2011 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (110513) -- HUANGGANG, May 13, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Two sons of American Flying Tigers pilot Glen Beneda are seen during a cremains laying ceremony held in Hong an County, central China s Hubei Province, May 11, 2011. Some cremains of Glen Beneda were laid to rest Wednesday in Hong an where he was saved during World War II. Back in 1944, Glen s P-51 was shot down by a Japanese Zero on his 81st mission, an attack on a large Japanese base. He ejected from the plane and was rescued by local farmers and Chinese forces. This experience le Stock Photo

RM2RKF4PF–Bildnummer: 55344413 Datum: 13.05.2011 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (110513) -- HUANGGANG, May 13, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Two sons of American Flying Tigers pilot Glen Beneda are seen during a cremains laying ceremony held in Hong an County, central China s Hubei Province, May 11, 2011. Some cremains of Glen Beneda were laid to rest Wednesday in Hong an where he was saved during World War II. Back in 1944, Glen s P-51 was shot down by a Japanese Zero on his 81st mission, an attack on a large Japanese base. He ejected from the plane and was rescued by local farmers and Chinese forces. This experience le

Japanese plane shot down over USS Cabot (CVL-28) during Battle of the Philippine Sea 1944 Stock Photo

RMHFC5NK–Japanese plane shot down over USS Cabot (CVL-28) during Battle of the Philippine Sea 1944

Two Japanese phosphorus bombs burst harmlessly near a formation of Liberators returning from a raid on the Volcano Islands, which are only 6CG miles from the Japanese mainland. October 26, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture). Stock Photo

RM2HX63AM–Two Japanese phosphorus bombs burst harmlessly near a formation of Liberators returning from a raid on the Volcano Islands, which are only 6CG miles from the Japanese mainland. October 26, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Wounded Look At Jap Souvenirs -- Soldiers, wounded in battle on Makin, look at a Japanese battle flag and Japanese soap they captured when troops conquered the atoll. The wounded are in a Navy patrol plane that is evacuating them to a hospital. January 16, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Coast Guard Photograph). Stock Photo

RM2HX66TK–Wounded Look At Jap Souvenirs -- Soldiers, wounded in battle on Makin, look at a Japanese battle flag and Japanese soap they captured when troops conquered the atoll. The wounded are in a Navy patrol plane that is evacuating them to a hospital. January 16, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Coast Guard Photograph).

1944 Daily Express front page reporting Lord Moyne assassinated and Stalin brands Japan aggressors Stock Photo

RM2WT30KT–1944 Daily Express front page reporting Lord Moyne assassinated and Stalin brands Japan aggressors

U.S. Planes Pay 'Surprise' Visit To Hong Kong -- Bombers of the U.S. Army 14th Air Force pay a surprise visit to the Japanese-held, port of Hong Kong on Oct. 16, 1944, to drop destruction and death from the skies on vital enemy installations. Ships in the harbor (left center) can be seen burning as the planes fly over their targets. A column of smoke also puffs up from a large fire started (center) in the Kowloon dock area. The China coast port was being used by the Japanese to harbor shipping, much of it removed from the Philippines and Formosa to escape other American air assaults. November Stock Photo

RM2HX550D–U.S. Planes Pay 'Surprise' Visit To Hong Kong -- Bombers of the U.S. Army 14th Air Force pay a surprise visit to the Japanese-held, port of Hong Kong on Oct. 16, 1944, to drop destruction and death from the skies on vital enemy installations. Ships in the harbor (left center) can be seen burning as the planes fly over their targets. A column of smoke also puffs up from a large fire started (center) in the Kowloon dock area. The China coast port was being used by the Japanese to harbor shipping, much of it removed from the Philippines and Formosa to escape other American air assaults. November

In three heavy attacks General MacArthur's bombers demolished or irreparably damaged 288 enemy planes on Japanese airfields at Hollandia. Here Liberators fly on after pulverizing dispersal areas. April 5, 1944. (Photo by USA Fifth Air Force). Stock Photo

RM2HX4Y6R–In three heavy attacks General MacArthur's bombers demolished or irreparably damaged 288 enemy planes on Japanese airfields at Hollandia. Here Liberators fly on after pulverizing dispersal areas. April 5, 1944. (Photo by USA Fifth Air Force).

RMAC1AJT–Japanese Zero during a combat reenactment

Production line of Douglas SBD Dauntlesses, a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Stock Photo

RM2YWNKA8–Production line of Douglas SBD Dauntlesses, a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

***** Planes, huge clouds of smoke, and more bombs falling, mark ***** of the Japanese airbase at Hollandia (Dutch New Guinea) by General MacArthur's bombers. At least 288 enemy planes were demolished in three days attacks. September 4, 1944. (Photo by USA Fifth Air Force). Stock Photo

RM2HX4Y7F–***** Planes, huge clouds of smoke, and more bombs falling, mark ***** of the Japanese airbase at Hollandia (Dutch New Guinea) by General MacArthur's bombers. At least 288 enemy planes were demolished in three days attacks. September 4, 1944. (Photo by USA Fifth Air Force).

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV-19) burning as the result of a Japanese kamikaze attack on 25 November 1944. Antiaircraft fire had exploded the plane some 90 m above the ship, but a section of its fuselage landed amidships, and a part of the wing hit the flight deck and burst into flames. Prompt and skillful damage control quickly extinguished the blaze and prevented serious damage. Stock Photo

RM2R330HM–The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV-19) burning as the result of a Japanese kamikaze attack on 25 November 1944. Antiaircraft fire had exploded the plane some 90 m above the ship, but a section of its fuselage landed amidships, and a part of the wing hit the flight deck and burst into flames. Prompt and skillful damage control quickly extinguished the blaze and prevented serious damage.

The gun crews of a Navy cruiser covering American landing on the island of Mindoro, Dec. 15, 1944, scan the skies in an effort to identify a plane overhead. Two 5' (127mm) guns are ready while inboard 20mm anti-craft crews are ready to act. Navy. (OWI) NARA FILE #: 080-G-47471 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 1203 Stock Photo

RFHMBB6W–The gun crews of a Navy cruiser covering American landing on the island of Mindoro, Dec. 15, 1944, scan the skies in an effort to identify a plane overhead. Two 5' (127mm) guns are ready while inboard 20mm anti-craft crews are ready to act. Navy. (OWI) NARA FILE #: 080-G-47471 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 1203

Fifth Japanese Planes Destroyed -- In a swift, devastating strike by U.S. Fifth Air Force bombers this last effective Nip air base in New Guinea recently was badly damaged. The location is Jefman airdrome, Sorong Island, where 50 Japanese planes were destroyed both on the ground and in the air. In this photo two Nip planes are seen destroyed on the ground while a third rises to a sudden, fiery end in the air. When the U.S. bombers had finished their work, not a serviceable Jap plane remained on the ground. Note the delayed bomb being parachuted to the ground right on the tail of the Jap bombe Stock Photo

RM2HX4MBW–Fifth Japanese Planes Destroyed -- In a swift, devastating strike by U.S. Fifth Air Force bombers this last effective Nip air base in New Guinea recently was badly damaged. The location is Jefman airdrome, Sorong Island, where 50 Japanese planes were destroyed both on the ground and in the air. In this photo two Nip planes are seen destroyed on the ground while a third rises to a sudden, fiery end in the air. When the U.S. bombers had finished their work, not a serviceable Jap plane remained on the ground. Note the delayed bomb being parachuted to the ground right on the tail of the Jap bombe

Japanese plane shot down as it attempted to attack USS KITKUN BAY. Near Mariana Islands, June 1944. (Navy) Stock Photo

RFEC2RHN–Japanese plane shot down as it attempted to attack USS KITKUN BAY. Near Mariana Islands, June 1944. (Navy)

RM2RC335N–Japanese Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa 'Oscar' Reproduction WWII fighter plane Seattle Washington State USA

U.S. Army plane machine-gunned on ground Hickam field, Hawaii - caught on the ground by Japanese surprise attack on Hawaii December 7. This P-40 was machine-gunned and wrecked before it had a chance to get in the air. A December 16 is to investigate whether or why American forces on the Island were surprised by the Japanese attack because of lack of precautions. December 16, 1941. (Photo by ACME). Stock Photo

RM2HX66X1–U.S. Army plane machine-gunned on ground Hickam field, Hawaii - caught on the ground by Japanese surprise attack on Hawaii December 7. This P-40 was machine-gunned and wrecked before it had a chance to get in the air. A December 16 is to investigate whether or why American forces on the Island were surprised by the Japanese attack because of lack of precautions. December 16, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

Bildnummer: 55344415 Datum: 13.05.2011 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (110513) -- HUANGGANG, May 13, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Wife and sons of American Flying Tigers pilot Glen Beneda lay flowers during a cremains laying ceremony held in Hong an County, central China s Hubei Province, May 11, 2011. Some cremains of Glen Beneda were laid to rest Wednesday in Hong an where he was saved during World War II. Back in 1944, Glen s P-51 was shot down by a Japanese Zero on his 81st mission, an attack on a large Japanese base. He ejected from the plane and was rescued by local farmers and Chinese forces. This exper Stock Photo

RM2RKF4PG–Bildnummer: 55344415 Datum: 13.05.2011 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (110513) -- HUANGGANG, May 13, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Wife and sons of American Flying Tigers pilot Glen Beneda lay flowers during a cremains laying ceremony held in Hong an County, central China s Hubei Province, May 11, 2011. Some cremains of Glen Beneda were laid to rest Wednesday in Hong an where he was saved during World War II. Back in 1944, Glen s P-51 was shot down by a Japanese Zero on his 81st mission, an attack on a large Japanese base. He ejected from the plane and was rescued by local farmers and Chinese forces. This exper

British Pacific Fleet 1944-1945 Scenes on board HMS FORMIDABLE after a Japanese suicide plane had crashed on the flight deck whilst she was operating off the Sakishima Islands in support of the Okinawa landings. Stock Photo

RM2T1K6C0–British Pacific Fleet 1944-1945 Scenes on board HMS FORMIDABLE after a Japanese suicide plane had crashed on the flight deck whilst she was operating off the Sakishima Islands in support of the Okinawa landings.

A Japanese Zero with the 'Rising Sun' flag of Japan flying over it. Stock Photo

RMAA4N4K–A Japanese Zero with the 'Rising Sun' flag of Japan flying over it.

A formation of Douglas SBD Dauntlesses. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Stock Photo

RM2YWNKJJ–A formation of Douglas SBD Dauntlesses. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

A U.S. Navy Grumman F6F Hellcat piloted by Ensign Lindskog tries to intercept a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M5 kamikaze suicide plane that attacked the escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) off the Philippines on 25 October 1944. Note the bomb under fuselage of the A6M, and the increasing anti-aircraft fire from USS Suwannee. A few seconds later, the A6M hit just forward of the after elevator. Stock Photo

RM2R330R8–A U.S. Navy Grumman F6F Hellcat piloted by Ensign Lindskog tries to intercept a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M5 kamikaze suicide plane that attacked the escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) off the Philippines on 25 October 1944. Note the bomb under fuselage of the A6M, and the increasing anti-aircraft fire from USS Suwannee. A few seconds later, the A6M hit just forward of the after elevator.

RMAA4N3R–A Japanese Zero with the 'Rising Sun' flag of Japan flying over it.

RM2YWNKJ2–A formation of Douglas SBD Dauntlesses. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

A Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero taxis on the runway after flying at an air show. Stock Photo

RMBDF36C–A Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero taxis on the runway after flying at an air show.

Japanese Kamikaze Attack on three US ships off Leyte in November 1944.When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R3306C–Japanese Kamikaze Attack on three US ships off Leyte in November 1944.When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

A Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero fighter taxis after flying at an air show. One of only 3 or 4 airworthy Zero fighters in the world. Stock Photo

RMBCX5EJ–A Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero fighter taxis after flying at an air show. One of only 3 or 4 airworthy Zero fighters in the world.

RM2YWNKJM–A formation of Douglas SBD Dauntlesses. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

The remains of the engine and propellor of the Japanese kamikaze suicide aircraft which struck the deck of HMAS Australia. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330J1–The remains of the engine and propellor of the Japanese kamikaze suicide aircraft which struck the deck of HMAS Australia. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

RMBCWYFA–A Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero fighter taxis after flying at an air show. One of only 3 or 4 airworthy Zero fighters in the world.

Douglas SBD Dauntlesses of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) preparing for take-off. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Stock Photo

RM2YWNKHM–Douglas SBD Dauntlesses of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) preparing for take-off. From 1940 to 1944, the aircraft was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber and also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. An effective naval scout plane and dive bomber with long range, good handling characteristics, manoeuvrability, potent bomb load and great diving characteristics, it's best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

Sailors looking at the damage done to the carrier USS Randolph resulting from a Japanese kamikaze attack. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R33079–Sailors looking at the damage done to the carrier USS Randolph resulting from a Japanese kamikaze attack. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

View of the port side of HMAS Australia showing the damage caused by a Japanese kamikaze suicide aircraft. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330J3–View of the port side of HMAS Australia showing the damage caused by a Japanese kamikaze suicide aircraft. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

View of the damage to the deck of the USS Bunker Hill following an attack by two Japanese kamikaze pilots, June 1945. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R3306E–View of the damage to the deck of the USS Bunker Hill following an attack by two Japanese kamikaze pilots, June 1945. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

Imprint of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft on the side of HMS Sussex. The aircraft hit the side of the HMS Sussex and fell into the ocean without damaging the ship. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330JC–Imprint of a Japanese kamikaze aircraft on the side of HMS Sussex. The aircraft hit the side of the HMS Sussex and fell into the ocean without damaging the ship. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) burning after the ship was hit by two Japanese kamikaze aircraft, 16 April 1945. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330GB–The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) burning after the ship was hit by two Japanese kamikaze aircraft, 16 April 1945. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

Smoke pours out a hole in the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) after a hit by a Japanese kamikaze, 21 January 1945. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330BY–Smoke pours out a hole in the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) after a hit by a Japanese kamikaze, 21 January 1945. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

View of the attack of a Japanese A6M5 kamikaze suicide plane aboard the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) off the Philippines on 25 October 1944: the kamikaze's 250 kilogram bomb has just exploded between flight and hangar decks and fire billows out. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they Stock Photo

RM2R330G8–View of the attack of a Japanese A6M5 kamikaze suicide plane aboard the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) off the Philippines on 25 October 1944: the kamikaze's 250 kilogram bomb has just exploded between flight and hangar decks and fire billows out. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they

A Japanese Kamikaze hits the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy Stock Photo

RM2R330AK–A Japanese Kamikaze hits the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy

A Japanese Kamikaze aircraft diving on the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 19 Stock Photo

RM2R330AE–A Japanese Kamikaze aircraft diving on the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 19

Burial at sea for the officers and men killed by Japanese kamikaze attack, 26 November 1944 on the carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11). The ship had been hit while operating off the Philippines on the previous day. Stock Photo

RM2R330CR–Burial at sea for the officers and men killed by Japanese kamikaze attack, 26 November 1944 on the carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11). The ship had been hit while operating off the Philippines on the previous day.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) at the moment being hit by a Japanese bomb-laden kamikaze on 14 May 1945. The ship's forward elevator was blown approximately 400 feet into the air from the force of the explosion six decks below. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter Stock Photo

RM2R330H8–The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) at the moment being hit by a Japanese bomb-laden kamikaze on 14 May 1945. The ship's forward elevator was blown approximately 400 feet into the air from the force of the explosion six decks below. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter

A Japanese kamikaze pilot in a Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 ('Zero') crash dives on the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS White Plains (CVE-66) on 25 October 1944. The aircraft missed the flight deck and impacted the water just off the port quarter of the ship. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alt Stock Photo

RM2R330C6–A Japanese kamikaze pilot in a Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 ('Zero') crash dives on the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS White Plains (CVE-66) on 25 October 1944. The aircraft missed the flight deck and impacted the water just off the port quarter of the ship. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alt

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