File:USS Northampton (CA-26) under air attack off Wake on 24 February 1942.jpg

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Description The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Northampton (CA-26) under attack by a Japanese seaplane, during the U.S. raid on Wake Island, 24 February 1942. The photo was taken from USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), one of whose 1.1 machine gun mounts is in the foreground. Note the anti-aircraft shell bursts above Northampton.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 50948 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy

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