Actions of the Monterey

Japanese fleet under air attack by aircraft from Monterey and other carriers West of the Marianas, 19 June 1944.

In a four picture series.."Jill" attacking Monterey.

Jill torpedo suicide plane - 30 April, 1944.

Jill torpedo plane just missing Monterey.

Jill torpedo plane going down in flames- 30 April, 1944.

Jap plane crashes near "Monty".

Crew of "Monty" firing on attacking Jap aircraft 26 June, 1944. The Essex-class Wasp is manuevering in the background after a near miss from a Jap bomb.

Burying the dead after air attacks.

Damaged aircraft in the hangar deck of the Monterey after a fire and stormy seas from a Typhoon , 19 December, 1944.

Wreckage from the storm.
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