USS Wisconsin (BB-64) Under Attack WW2, 05/01/45

USS Wisconsin (BB-64) Under Attack WW2

Naval Photographic Center film #11686. National Archives description: “1) MS Essex class CV underway.2) LS Scenic view of sea & clouds.3) LS DD & Iowa class BB underway, suicide plane makes run on BB, explosion seen close alongside as plane hits water.4) MS Suicide plane passes close to camera, much flak in sky.5) MS From starboard quarter, Iowa class BB underway firing main rifles-SV (good color).6) CU-Pan Iowa class BB underway.7) MS Bow-on view of Iowa class BB firing main batteries (good color), signal hoist is run up on BB. QUALITY: VARIES FROM GOOD TO FAIR, SOME SHAKY DUE TO HAND HOLDING.” National Archives Identifier: 79110