Torpedo Squadron Five's View After an Attack

Name/Title

Torpedo Squadron Five's View After an Attack

Description

Photograph of Marcus Island after an attack on August 31, 1943.

Context

Lt. Joseph Rudolf Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) during 1943-1944.

Collection

USS Yorktown CV-10, Joseph R. Kristufek Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.0011

Source or Donor

Rick Kristufek

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

Aug 31, 1943

Update Date

August 2, 2024