Damaged Flight Deck of USS Franklin (CV-13), New York 1945
Here we see the damaged flight deck of the Essex class carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) after her return to New York in April 1945. The damage was caused by two bombs from a Yokosuka D4Y dive bomber when she was operating off Japan on 19 March 1945. The damage was fully repaired, but the Franklin was never recommissioned after the war.
How to cite this article:
Rickard, J (10 February 2023), Damaged Flight Deck of USS Franklin (CV-13), New York 1945 , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_USS_Franklin_CV13_flight_deck_damage.html
