File:SBD, F6F and TBF aircraft are respotted for take off on a escort carrier c1943.jpg

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English: Douglas SBD Dauntless, Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat, and Grumman TBF-1 Avenger aircraft are respotted for take off at "FLY 3", on a U.S. Navy Bogue-class escort carrier, circa mid-1943. Note the 2-way tiedowns on wings and tails, with wheels chocked. The planes wear yellow training unit markings and the red-outlined national insignia.
Date mid 1943
date QS:P571,+1943-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P4241,Q40719748
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-K-2668
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-2668
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