File:Kamikaze attacks USS Columbia (CL-56) in Lingayen Gulf on 6 January 1945 (NH 79449).jpg

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Description
English: A Japanese Kamikaze aircraft diving on the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44.
Depicted place Lingayen Gulf
Date 6 January 1945
date QS:P571,+1945-01-06T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
Accession number
NH 79449
Source U.S. Navy photo NH 79449

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