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Black and white photograph of an upside down SB2C Helldiver airplane falling into the water
SB2C Helldiver Going In
Black and white photograph of an upside down SB2C Helldiver airplane falling into the water
Black and white photograph of an upside down SB2C Helldiver airplane falling into the water

SB2C Helldiver Going In

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Association
DateApril 18, 1945
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumphotographic paper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Lyle E. Ball. P2023.03.07
Object numberP2023.03.07
DescriptionPhotograph, Black and white; Personal horizontal image of a SB2C Helldiver falling into the water. The airplane is upside down, and its vertical stabilizer is just starting to hit the water. The aircraft is in motion and is blurry. It could be a damaged airplane that has been pushed overboard. There is a white border around the image.

Back has "SB2C - Going In // Lyle Ball ARM // Torpedo Squadron Ten // April 18, 1945 - Off Okinawa // U.S.S. Intrepid CV 11" handwritten in blue ink.
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