Image: Hiryu f075712
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Description: The Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu maneuvers to avoid bombs dropped by USAAF Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress bombers during the Battle of Midway, shortly after 0800 hrs, on 4 June 1942. Note the big hinomaru identification mark on the bow, the Katakana identification character "hi" on her after flight deck, and at least three planes on deck.
Title: Hiryu f075712
Credit: Official U.S. Army Air Forces photo USAF 75712 AC from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author: USAAF
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