Peal Harbor Aerial Shot (1945)

An incredible rarely seen view of the bombing of Pearl Harbor: from the eyes of the Japanese. This outside view of the event makes for an incredibly interesting capture of an important piece of history.

Th oversize (11x14") format of this image allows for a good depiction of the action despite the journey it took, as described in the copy on verso. The print itself is in good condition, outside of editorial markings to enhance contrast.

"Believed to show one of the first bombs dropping on Pearl Harbor in the sneak attack of Dec. 7, 1941, this Jap picture was found torn to pieces at Yokosuka naval base by Martin J. Shemanski, photographer's mate, second class, of Plymouth, Pa. One Jap plane is shown pulling out of a dive near the bomb eruption (center) and another in the air at the upper right. Both planes are circled. Shemanski copied the picture with a Jap camera, using Jap photographic plates. He then brought the result to the aircraft carrier Shangri-La, where the original  was turned over to naval intelligence. The photo to San Francisco by Army courier."