File:USS New Mexico Flak Kamikaze Battle of Okinawa.jpg

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First Kamikaze Attack on USS New Mexico 12 May 1945, Hagushi Bay, Yomitan, Okinawa

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English: A.A. fire from New Mexico (BB-40) as the first kamikaze, a “George II” begins its dive on 12 May 1945. A five-inch shell burst underneath of it during descent and caused it to narrowly miss. (80-G-326638, NARA II, College Park, Md.)
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Source https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1945/battle-of-okinawa/kamikaze-attack-new-mexico/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_158898862/image.img.jpg/1588964634637.jpg
Author United States Navy unidentified personnel
Camera location26° 22′ 00″ N, 127° 44′ 00″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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