DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
805 KIDDER BREESE SE -- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060
Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 53294
Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
Navy blimp L-8 hovers over USS Hornet (CV-8) while
delivering parts for the mission's U.S. Army Air Force aircraft.
Taken shortly after the ship left San Francisco to begin the
operation, circa 4 April 1942.
Note USAAF B-25B bomber parked on the flight deck.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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