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The Americans

USS CABOT
(CVL-28)

USS ESSEX
(CV-9)

USS HANCOCK
(CV-19)

USS INTREPID
(CV-11)

 

The Japanese

The Kamikazes

A6M Zero

D4Y SUISEI

IJN Kumano

IJN Yasoshima

 

Narrated By

Marvin Scott

 

Historical Advisor

Michael Marmé, PH.D.
Fordham University,
New YORK, NY

 

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Howard Skidmore's TBM Avenger on USS Cabot (CVL-28)

Howard Skidmore of VT-29 was spotted to take off on USS Cabot (CVL-28) catapult when the kamikaze struck the ship just behind his TBM Avenger. His plane's propeller was blown off as a fireball engulfed the aircraft. Skidmore credits the flight deck crew with quick action with the fire hoses to keep his crew safe as they bailed out over the wing. All three aircrew survived uninjured. Here you see his plane a few minutes after the attack. Click on the image to enlarge.