| USS West Virginia (BB-48) Gunners take aim at Japanese aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In this view, two 40-millimeter Bofors gun tubs are controlled by the Mark 51 fire director in the lower center. There is also a 20 mm Oerlikon cannon between the two Bofors. Below the Bofors gun tubs are the 5-inch (127-millimeter) dual mounted turrets. These guns could be used against surface targets, shipping, or aircraft. | |
| Image Filename | wwii1349.jpg |
| Image Size | 149.72 KB |
| Image Dimensions | 614 x 500 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Photographer Title | |
| Caption Author | Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | October 20, 1944 |
| Location | USS West Virginia (BB-48) |
| City | USS West Virginia (BB-48) |
| State or Province | Battle of Leyte Gulf |
| Country | Philippines |
| Archive | United States Navy |
| Record Number | |
| Status | Caption ©2007, ©2024 MFA Productions LLC Image in the Public Domain |
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