Photo #: NH 43658
Darwin Raid, 19 February 1942
USS William B. Preston (AVD-7) underway during the Japanese carrier air raid on Darwin, Australia. She was able to get underway as the attack began and, despite one hit and several near misses by enemy bombs, escaped to sea.
Courtesy of Arthur W. Thomas.
U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
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