Haguro and Hakusan Maru in Simpson Harbor off Rabaul
In the foreground is the Heavy cruiser Haguro near Hakusan Maru that is smoking after a direct hit inside Simpson Harbor. In the background is Rabaul is partially obscured by a smoke screen laid down by B-25D Mitchells from 345th Bombardment Group (345th BG) to suppress Japanese anti-aircraft fire during the strike. Credit: USAAF, 5th AF, 3rd BG, 90th BS Date: November 2, 1943
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