Chronology of World War II

Tuesday, October 24


Princeton Seen From the Birmingham


<i>Princeton</i> Seen From the <i>Birmingham</i>
The burning Princeton seen from Birmingham (CL-62), during the effort to save the carrier on October 24. She had been hit by a Japanese air attack while operating off the Philippines. Note Princeton's buckled flight deck and other damage resulting from explosions in her hangar deck.