Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton on Fire After Japanese Attack, Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Date:
1944/10/24
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The USS Princeton on the left, suffered heavy casualties when attacked by a Japanese Dive Bomber. The USS Birmingham on the right, came along side to help fight the fires. Some time after this photograph was taken the Princeton's bomb storage compartment exploded, killing 200 men on the Birmingham.
Magazine Blows Up on USS Princeton While USS Birmingham is Along Side . Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Date:
1944/10/24
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. After the USS Princeton took a direct hit from a Japanese Bomber, the USS Birmingham can along side to help fight the fires. The Princeton's bomb magazine blew up killing 200 men on the Birmingham.
