Japanese ship Shoun Maru being aerial torpedoed

Death from above comes to the Shoun Maru by way of an aerial torpedo launched by
Lt. Edward R. Fickenscher from a U.S. Navy TBF Avenger.

June 23, 1944 - Sasanhaya Bay - Rota Island - Northern Marianas - Micronesia

U.S. National Archives photo #80-G-281565

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