Photo Shows: DPA SERIES (THE FIRST NUCLEAR WAR) --
(TOP): THE USS LEXINGTON (CV-2) JUST AFTER IT WAS TORPEDOED OFF THE SOLOMAN ISLANDS. DESTROYERS MOVED ALONGSIDE THE STRICKEN SHIP TO SAVE 2,735 MEN BEFORE SHE WENT DOWN. 216 OTHERS WERE LOST.
(BOTTOM): THE JAPANESE CARRIER ZUIHO, HER DECK BUCKLED BY EXPLOSIONS, WAS ATTACKED AND SUNK IN THE PHILIPPINE SEA BY US AIR FORCE 20th AIR BASE GROUP PLANES WHICH WERE SENT FROM THE USS ENTERPRISE (CV-6) AIRCRAFT CARRIER.
Very high quality photo print. Professionally produced by Documentary Photo Aids, in Mount Dora FL.
The overall size of this piece is 11x14"
I believe that this photo was printed in the 1970's - 80's
It was originally intended to be used as classroom student learning aid / discussion starter.
This one that I am selling is a VERY RARE UNCIRCULATED PRINT in LIKE NEW Condition.
It is on heavy stock photo paper, with a semi-gloss finish.
This is a SUPER RARE item!!