IJN Battleship HARUNA wreck at Kure

IJN Battleship HARUNA wreck at Kure after World War II. 24 July 1945: Aircraft from Vice Admiral (later Admiral) John S. “Slew“ McCain’s (former CO of RANGER, CV-4)Task Force 38 attack Kure. HARUNA is hit by one bomb portside aft which causes light damage. In their last major action, 343rd NAG “George“ fighters attack the retiring American carrier planes over the Bungo Suido and claim 19 aircraft shot down against four losses. 28 July 1945: At Kure. From 0800 to 1700, HARUNA is att