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Kyushu & Shikoku Strikes (May 1945)

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'The Last Attack': Incoming Kamikaze Zero piloted by Chief Pilot "Tomi Zai" begins its final dive towards Enterprise CV-6, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barn-img-n205b Source: James C. Barnhill
The Divine Wind: Enterprise CV-6 Struck By Kamikaze The Big E's Number One elevator is blasted skyward by a Kamikaze hit, May 14, 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-87-0 Source: William T. Barr
Kamikaze Hit as Seen from Essex Enterprise CV-6 is hit by a Kamikaze, as seen from Essex CV-9, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: awo-img-z--1000037 Source: Arnold W. Olson
Enterprise CV-6 Hit by Kamikaze Dramatic head-on view of Enterprise CV-6, moments after being struck by a Kamikaze, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-87-06 Source: William T. Barr
Enterprise CV-6 Hit by Kamikaze Smoke and debris tower above Enterprise CV-6 after she is hit by a Kamikaze, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-87-07 Source: William T. Barr
Enterprise CV-6 hit by Kamikaze Enterprise CV-6 is engulfed in smoke and blast from a Kamikaze hit, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-225 Source: William T. Barr
Enterprise CV-6 Hit by Kamikaze The Big E's Number One elevator soars 400 feet in the air, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-87-5 Source: William T. Barr
Damage Control Teams Move In Enterprise CV-6's damage control teams move in to fight fires ignited by Kamikaze hit, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barn-img-n206b Source: James C. Barnhill
Number One Elevator after Kamikaze Hit Only a hole where Enterprise CV-6's Number One elevator was just two minutes before, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-87-03 Source: William T. Barr
Below Deck Damage Detail of below deck damage in Enterprise CV-6, following Kamikaze hit, 14 May 1945. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-87-14 Source: William T. Barr

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