Title
One Page of a Navy Action Report Written by Elisha "Smokey" Stover
Description
This page explains the instance in which Smokey Stover downed a Japanese fighter when the two planes suffered a midair collision. Smokey Stover's plane survived the collision and was able to return to base, while the Japanese fighter eventually crashed.
Collection
Smokey Stover Collection
Context
Smokey Stover was a naval aviator who was stationed aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and was lost during the American raid on Truk in February of 1944.
Accession #
2023.63
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Primary Object Name
Report
Sub-Class Name
Administrative Records
Class Name
Documentary Objects
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
