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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 69116

Guadalcanal - Tulagi Operation
, August 1942

A Japanese aircraft burns on the water after it was shot down by anti-aircraft fire during an attack on U.S. transports between Guadalcanal and Tulagi, 7-8 August 1942.
Guadalcanal is in the background, with the heights above Cape Esperance at the right.

Collection of Admiral Richmond K. Turner, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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3 October 2001