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1944-10-24

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Crew of the light cruiser USS Birmingham (CL-62) using hoses to battle fire aboard the fast carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) which was set ablaze east of Luzon by a Japanese dive bomber during battle of Leyte Gulf.

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  • Date: 1944-10-24
  • Location: Philippines
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Damaged, Princeton, Aircraft Carriers, Ships, Wars, Fire Fighting, Wwii, Cruisers, American, Birmingham, Us Armed Forces, Naval Operations, Navy, 1940s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_1140883
  • Credits: TIME LIFE BOOKS
LIFE Photo Collection

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