USS SC-699 damaged and burning after Ki-45 Nick pilot Major Takada crashed 30' away
At the center left USS SC-699 with smoke from the impact and crew members croweded at the bow. At the center is smoke from the burning point of impact of Ki-45 Nick piloted by Major Takada and USS Sampson (DD-394). Credit: USN Date: May 27, 1944
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