A 19 year old Setsuo Ishino was believed to be the pilot. Afterward, his body was given proper salute and sea burial. According to one of the comments, the impact dent is still there.
Colorized photo of moment before impact
Posted: 4/24/2016 7:35:19 PM EDT
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He did a good job.
Posted: 4/24/2016 8:27:22 PM EDT
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I visited the Mighty Mo just before her last mothballing. The crew pointed it out to me.
Posted: 4/24/2016 9:08:56 PM EDT
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Cool picture. How was it taken? Was there an onboard camera taking regular shots or did someone just happen to snap that?
Posted: 4/24/2016 10:01:13 PM EDT
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Quoted: Cool picture. How was it taken? Was there an onboard camera taking regular shots or did someone just happen to snap that?
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Photo was taken by the Ship's baker "Buster" Campbell.
Posted: 4/28/2016 5:56:36 PM EDT
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One of the machineguns impaled a Bofors barrel
Posted: 4/29/2016 8:46:47 AM EDT
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Pieces of the aircraft became popular souvenirs for the crew of the Missouri.
My Great-Uncle was a S1c on the Missouri during that time, and was on board during the surrender ceremony.
Posted: 4/29/2016 10:06:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2017 1:08:59 PM EDT
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