Zuikaku Salute The crew of the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku salute their flag, Oct. 25, 1944. Their ship slowly sinks into the ocean after being torpedoed during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.11 MB) Tags: world war II Photo By: Navy VIRIN: 441025-O-ZZ999-001C.JPG Photo Gallery