Description: 1943 Press Photo U.S. Lockheed Lightnings and Liberators Raid Japanese on Attu This is an original press photo. American occupation of the outer ring of Japanese defenses on Attu and aerial views of landings made in the combined Army and Navy operations are shown in these photos made by Navy photographers, May 17 to 21,1943. Difficulties which faced the Americans and how they were overcome are depicted. The Japanese had dug in and established an elaborate trench system from which the Americans drove them. The pictures were flown from the scene by Naval Air Transport. This is what the aerial camera saw at ...... Harbor, the Japanese' strong position on Attu Island, following a raid by American Lockheed Lightnings (P-38) and Consolidated Liberators (B-24) on May 21. The photographer's brief message from his plane told the story of Japanese resistance and American determination: "AA (anti-aircraft) fire got our antenna, bombsight, starboard wing and waist window. No one hurt, send more film." Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 5-28-1943. Part Number: nemo24120 Please look at the images below carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may see a photograph differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management
Price: 23.9 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Image Color: Black & White
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Press Photograph
Signed: No
Year of Production: 1943
Photo Dimensions (in.): 10 x 8.25 in.
Vintage: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Material: Paper
SKU: nemo24120
Image Orientation: Landscape
