Photo #: NH 104144
Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Anti-aircraft gunfire over Iwo Jima during the pre-invasion bombardment
and minesweeping phase of the operation, circa 17-18 February
1945. Note what appears to be a burning airplane low over the
ground at right, Mount Suribachi in the center and minesweepers
(an AM and three YMS) at work at left.
The original print came from Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison's
World War II history project working files. It was provided to
Morison by Admiral William H.P. Blandy, USN.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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