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File:USS Enterprise (CV-6) and USS Oakland (CL-95) under attack in April 1945.jpg

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English: The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) at left under attack by a Japanese suicide plane, during operations off Okinawa on 11 April 1945. She was hit and damaged on this day, but returned to action in early May following repairs made at Ulithi. At right is USS Oakland (CL-95), which is opening fire on the diving plane. Note tracer shells streaking across the upper part of the image.
Date Taken on 11 April 1945
Source Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-315762 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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