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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 99122

Small Target Drone Aircraft


Falling in flames, after being shot down by USS Makin Island (CVE-93) during gunnery practice off Wakanoura, Japan, 1 October 1945.
Note that much of the drone's covering has burned away, exposing internal structure.

Collection of Rear Admiral Calvin T. Durgin, USN, donated by his Daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Sherrill, 1972.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

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11 February 2004