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Image: Shokaku attacked in Coral sea

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Description: The Japanese aircraft carrier Shōkaku under attack by USS Yorktown (CV-5) planes, during the morning of 8 May 1942. Splashes from dive bombers' near misses are visible off the ship's starboard side as she makes a sharp turn to the right.
Title: Shokaku attacked in Coral sea
Credit: Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-17027 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author: USN
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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