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NH 63442 USS ABNER READ (DD-526) afire and sinking in Leyte Gulf, November 1, 1944 after being hit by a kamikaze.

USS ABNER READ (DD-526) afire and sinking in Leyte Gulf, November 1, 1944 after being hit by a kamikaze.
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Title: USS ABNER READ (DD-526) afire and sinking in Leyte Gulf, November 1, 1944 after being hit by a kamikaze.
Caption: A second Japanese suicide plane (circled) is attempting to crash another ship. However, this one was shot down short of its target.
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Catalog #: NH 63442
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Wed, Nov 01, 1944
After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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