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NH 79450 USS Columbia (CL-56)

Photo #: NH 79450  USS Columbia (CL-56)
Title: USS Columbia (CL-56)
Description: Japanese Kamikaze hits the ship at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. The impact, on the main deck by the after gun turret, with the resulting explosion and fire, caused extensive damage and casualties. Courtesy of John R. Henry, 1973. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 79450
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