Name/Title
IJN Yamato Under AttackDescription
Photograph taken from an aerial view of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Yamato at sea. The Yamato is under attack by aircraft from several US aircraft carriers, including aircraft from The USS Yorktown (CV-10).Context
The Yamato was a battleship that operated from December 16, 1941, to April 7, 1945. Despite being one of the largest battleships ever built, the Yamato found itself unable to compete with the aircraft carriers of the United States Navy. On April 7, 1945, the USS Yorktown (CV-10) was part of the airpower that sank the Yamato.Collection
Dwight Long Collection, USS Yorktown CV-10Acquisition
Accession
2013.00022Source or Donor
Dwight Stanley LongAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
October 9, 2024