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Kamikaze - Near Miss
A Kamikaze explodes just off Enterprise's port quarter, 11 April 1945.
Source: Arnold W. Olson

Enterprise's flight deck is showered with sea water and flaming debris as a Kamikaze and its bomb explodes just her port quarter. The plane itself struck a glancing blow to the shields of two 40mm anti-aircraft mounts. In the background, note the wake of the ship as she executes an emergency turn to port.


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