File:Raid on Sabang in northern Sumatra on 19 April 1944 (A 23249).jpg

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Description

English: A surprise raid on Sabang in northern Sumatra. A general view from one of the attacking planes showing a blazing oil tank with oil spreading out over the harbour area, burning docks, warehouses and ships. In the foreground is a Japanese destroyer which was set on fire by fighters. 19 April 1944

Date

19 April 1944

Source

This photograph A 23249 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.

Author

USS Saratoga (CV-3) photographer

Licensing

	This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, it is in the public domain in the United States.
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