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The death of the Japanese Zuikaku aircraft carrier

Last lowering the flag on the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku (Lucky Crane).

The photo shows the death of a Japanese Zuikaku aircraft carrier, the view from the bow to the stern of the warship.

Zuikaku was sunk by American aircraft during the battle of Leyte Gulf, where he was the flagship of Admiral Ozawa Dzisaburo. The crew began to leave the Zuikaku aircraft carrier only after the descent battle flag.


Time taken: 25 October 1944