File:Flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-5) after damage at Midway 1942.jpg

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Description Black smoke pours from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5), at circa 1400 hrs on 4 June 1942, after she suffered hits from Japanese dive bombers during the Battle of Midway. Note the sailor in the foreground attempting to repair the wooden flight deck. The forward arresting wires can also be seen in the foreground.
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Source U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo 2001.084.004.003 No. [1]
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