DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
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WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 53288
Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
Navy blimp L-8 approaches USS Hornet (CV-8) to
deliver parts for the mission's B-25B aircraft. Taken shortly
after the ship left San Francisco to begin the operation, circa
4 April 1942.
Note package hanging below the airship.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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