Photo #: NH 73069
Battle off Cape Engano, 25 October 1944
Crewmembers salute as the Japanese Naval Ensign is lowered on
the sinking carrier Zuikaku, during the afternoon of 25
October.
View looks aft from the rear of the carrier's island, with radio
antenna masts folded horizontal on her starboard side. Note her
sharp list to port.
A 25mm single anti-aircraft machine gun is mounted on the flight
deck, at the lower right.
Courtesy of Mr. Kazutoshi Hando, 1970.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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