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USS Biloxi (CL-80)
 

On the morning of March 27, 1945, during Okinawa preparations, four suicide planes attacked the light cruiser USS Biloxi. Three were shot down in flames but the fourth broke through the umbrella of antiaircraft fire to crash the cruiser's side. Later investigation revealed a 500-kilogram bomb which failed to explode. Rendered harmless, the bomb became the prized possession of the ship’s quarterdeck.
 

USS Biloxi (CL-80)

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #: NH 98263

Unexploded bomb from March 27, 1945 kamikaze attack displayed on Biloxi quarterdeck.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph #: NH 98264

 
 
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