Photo #: NH 62571
USS Aaron Ward (DM-34)
In the Kerama Retto anchorage, 5 May 1945, showing damage received
when she was hit by several Japanese suicide planes off Okinawa
on 3 May.
Note three-bladed aircraft propeller lodged in her superstructure,
just forward of the after 5"/38 twin gun mount.
Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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