Newly-released Army photo from Midway battle (1-2-43)

The Pittsburgh Press (January 2, 1943)

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Jap carrier wheels in frantic circles in an effort to escape the fire of a B-17 bomber at Midway in this official U.S. Army picture just released. The carrier (the Japs had more of them to spare then) is definitely on the run.

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