Name/Title
Tail Shock Absorber Adjustment InstructionsDescription
A square, silver piece of metal with riveted tie pieces attached. The Japanese writing on the piece of silver details instructions on how to adjust the oil and pressure for the tail shock absorber.Use
The plate would have been secured inside a Japanese aircraft as a reminder and aide in fixing problems with the tail shock absorber.Context
Donated by Lindsay Morgan. Aviation Machinist Mate and plankowner aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13), Lindsay Edward "Red" Morgan picked this plate up after the October 30, 1944, kamikaze strike against the ship. The plate was found in the wreckage of the plane.Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8Acquisition
Accession
2002.00022Source or Donor
USS FRANKLIN CV-13 Museum Association, Inc.Acquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
March 5, 2025