Here is an excerpt from a current project. I think the images are remarkable in that they were taken from several ships within the same anchorage as the U.S.S. St. George, and they clearly show the progression of the kamikaze attack. Subsequently, we can see the result in the last two poignant images.
"On 6 May 1945 a Kawasaki Ki-61 "Tony" fighter dove on the anchored St. George (AV-16 Seaplane Tender) through heavy antiaircraft fire. Probably damaged and out of control, the suicide plane crashed into the heavy crane mounted on the rear deck for the purpose of lifting and servicing seaplanes. The crane was destroyed, but its sacrifice undoubtedly prevented more serious damage to the ship. Two crew members were killed by flying wreckage, and a seaplane pilot died when the engine of the plane penetrated into his cabin belowdecks. A second pilot and a number of crew members were injured."
Not as good as Jean-Loup's excellent posts, but I think you will find it interesting just the same. Mike
"On 6 May 1945 a Kawasaki Ki-61 "Tony" fighter dove on the anchored St. George (AV-16 Seaplane Tender) through heavy antiaircraft fire. Probably damaged and out of control, the suicide plane crashed into the heavy crane mounted on the rear deck for the purpose of lifting and servicing seaplanes. The crane was destroyed, but its sacrifice undoubtedly prevented more serious damage to the ship. Two crew members were killed by flying wreckage, and a seaplane pilot died when the engine of the plane penetrated into his cabin belowdecks. A second pilot and a number of crew members were injured."
Not as good as Jean-Loup's excellent posts, but I think you will find it interesting just the same. Mike
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