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English: The crew of the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku salute as the flag is lowered during the Battle off Cape Engaño, October 25, 1944.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH-73069 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author Copyright retained by US Government as captured enemy property.

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  1. It was published before 1 January 1957.
  2. It was photographed before 1 January 1947.
It is also in the public domain in the United States because its copyright in Japan expired by 1970 and was not restored by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.
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12:39, 18 February 2005Thumbnail for version as of 12:39, 18 February 2005740 × 529 (73 KB)Walter

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