File:Japanese carrier burning during Battle of the Philippine Sea 1944.jpg

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Description View of aerial attack against Japanese ships by U.S. carrier aircraft during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, 20 June 1944. The aircraft carrier is probably Chiyoda, the circle in the foreground is made by a heavy cruiser, probably either Maya or Chokai.
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Source U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1987.096.001.052
Author CDR Francis N. Gilreath, U.S. Navy

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