Chronology of World War II

Saturday, December 4

'Flaming Kate' from Yorktown's Flight Deck


'Flaming Kate' from <i>Yorktown's</i> Flight Deck
The Yorktown picture seen around the world, the famous 'Flaming Kate', made from aft end of Yorktown’s flight deck, December 4, 1943, photographed by Chief Petty Officer Photographer’s Mate Alfred N. Cooperman. Life Magazine featured this picture in full page color.