Streaming from shattered fuel tanks, oil turn parts of Pearl Harbor into a sea of flame, following the Japanese attacks. This picture was taken from near the Naval Air Station boat landing. Barely visible through the smoke are a damaged US Battleship and the capsized USS Oklahoma.

US Navy1941-12-07

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Title: Streaming from shattered fuel tanks, oil turn parts of Pearl Harbor into a sea of flame, following the Japanese attacks. This picture was taken from near the Naval Air Station boat landing. Barely visible through the smoke are a damaged US Battleship and the capsized USS Oklahoma.
Creator: US Navy
Date Created: 1941-12-07
Location: Pearl Harbor, HI

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