World War II Photograph

World War II Photograph:  USS Nevada (BB-36) heading down channel, afire from several Japanese bomb hits, as seen from Ford Island during the later part of the attack.  Ship whose boom and flagstaff are visible at left is USS Avocet (AVP-4).  Note camouflage Measure 5 false bow wave painted on USS Nevada.

USS Nevada (BB-36) heading down channel, afire from several Japanese bomb hits, as seen from Ford Island during the later part of the attack. Ship whose boom and flagstaff are visible at left is USS Avocet (AVP-4). Note camouflage Measure 5 false bow wave painted on USS Nevada. (12/07/41)

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