In Divine Defense of the Divine Wind

Name/Title

"In Divine Defense of the Divine Wind"

Description

A framed print of the USS Laffey (DD-724) under attack by Japanese aircraft during the Battle at Okinawa on April 16, 1945.

Context

A print of the original painting created by Francis Mastrangelo, an artist and member of the Laffey Association.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.80

Source or Donor

Edgar "Sonny" Walker

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Francis Mastrangelo

Role

Painter

Update Date

April 2, 2025