As seen from USS Sangamon off Surigao Island, Philippines, 26 Oct 1944, escort Carrier USS Suwannee recovering aircraft. Note the TBM-1C Avenger lining up to land on the carrier and A6M Zero diving on the ship.

Caption     As seen from USS Sangamon off Surigao Island, Philippines, 26 Oct 1944, escort Carrier USS Suwannee recovering aircraft. Note the TBM-1C Avenger lining up to land on the carrier and A6M Zero diving on the ship. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy via NavSource
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A6M Zero   Main article  Photos  
TBF Avenger   Main article  Photos  
Philippines Campaign, Phase 1, the Leyte Campaign   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Tokko "Kamikaze" Special Attack Doctrine   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photo Size 892 x 713 pixels
Photos on Same Day 26 Oct 1944
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
14 Dec 2021 03:00:06 PM

Within a minute of this photo being taken, the Zero crashed into the Avenger on top of Suwannee’s forward elevator. Both planes exploded on impact. The Avenger pilot, Lt Frederick Beidelman, and both of his crew members were listed as “missing.” The ship’s elevator platform was smashed down to the hangar deck level. 39 were killed aboard Suwannee and 78 were wounded.

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