Photo #: NH 102091
Yasoshima
(Japanese cruiser, formerly the Chinese Ping Hai)
Under attack by Task Force 38 torpedo planes, off Luzon on 25
November 1944. Tracks of two Mark 13 aerial torpedos are visible.
The torpedo about to hit Yashojima's stern was dropped
by Ensign D.V. Parker, of Torpedo Squadron 80 (VT-80), based
on USS Ticonderoga (CV-14).
The original photograph was included in the TG38.3 Action Report
of 24 December 1944.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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