Name/Title
The USS Franklin (CV-13) Battles Fires at SeaDescription
A burning and smoking USS Franklin (CV-13) after the March 19, 1945 attack.Context
On March 19th, 1945, while launching strikes against the Japanese mainland, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was badly damaged when a single Japanese dive bomber struck her with two bombs. The attack resulted in the loss of 807 of her crew and Franklin became the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war.Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8Acquisition
Accession
2001.00012Source or Donor
Steve F. EwingAcquisition Method
Produced by StaffUpdate Date
March 11, 2025