Kamikaze Attack on USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) in 1944
Burning aft after she was hit by a Kamikaze, while operating off the Philippines on October 30, 1944. Flight deck crewmen are moving undamaged TBM torpedo planes away from the flames as others fight the fires. USS Franklin (CV-13), also hit during this Kamikaze attack, is afire in the distance. Right Click and choose "View Image" to enlarge.