Title
A Damaged USS Franklin (CV-13) Headed Home
Description
A black and white photograph of an aerial port view of the damaged USS Franklin (CV-13). The damage to the flight deck at the stern is clearly visible and reveals the internal structures of the aircraft carrier.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
On March 19th, 1945, while launching strikes against the Japanese mainland, the USS Franklin (CV-13) was badly damaged when a single Japanese dive bomber struck her with two bombs. The attack resulted in the loss of 807 of her crew and Franklin became the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war.
Accession #
2002.00002
