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NH 53294 Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942

Photo #: NH 53294 Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
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Title: Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
Description: Navy blimp L-8 hovers over USS Hornet (CV-8) while delivering parts for the mission's U.S. Army Air Force aircraft. Taken shortly after the ship left San Francisco to begin the operation, circa 4 April 1942. Note USAAF B-25B bomber parked on the flight deck. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 53294
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