File:Japanese Nakajima B5N2 flies near USS South Dakota (BB-57) during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942 (80-G-30054).jpg

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Summary

Description	The U.S. Navy battleship USS South Dakota (BB-57) firing her anti-aircraft guns at attacking Japanese planes during the Battle of Santa Cruz, 26 October 1942. A Japanese Type 97 Nakajima B5N2 torpedo plane ("Kate") is visible at right, apparently leaving the area after having dropped its torpedo.
Date	26 October 1942
Source	Official U.S. Navy photograph 80-G-30054 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author	U.S. Navy

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current	10:37, 28 March 2016	5,723 × 3,333 (5.85 MB)	Cobatfor	new NHHC photo
	11:29, 26 December 2012	740 × 432 (101 KB)	Cobatfor	cleaned
	04:28, 17 June 2006	740 × 434 (36 KB)	Cla68	USS South Dakota and japanese torpedo plane. Battle of Santa Cruz {{Include_notes\|Info-USS South Dakota (BB-57)}} {{PD-USGov-Military-Navy}} Category:Sea battles Category:USS South Dakota (BB-57)
	20:57, 14 August 2005	740 × 455 (46 KB)	Bradipus	USS South Dakota and japanese torpedo plane. Battle of Santa Cruz {{PD-USGov-Military-Navy}}