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On the morning of May 11, 1945, while
supporting the Okinawa invasion, Bunker Hill was hit and severely
damaged by two suicide planes. Gasoline fires flamed up, several explosions
took place and heavy casualties resulted. Although badly crippled she
managed to return to Bremerton via Pearl Harbor. 346 killed; 43 missing and
presumed dead; 264 wounded.
Squadron VT-84 |
