FM-2 Wildcat landing on USS Makin Island, circa 1944-1945

Caption     FM-2 Wildcat landing on USS Makin Island, circa 1944-1945 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Identification Code   NH 94875
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Photo Size 740 x 590 pixels
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
21 Sep 2011 10:30:26 AM

GEAR DOWN, FLAPS DOWN, HOOK DOWN:

LOOKS LIKE THIS WILDCAT PILOT CAME IN TO HIGH, AND GOT A WAVE OFF. A WAVE OFF BY THE LSO, THE AIRCRAFT MUST PASS OVER AND BE NO LOWER THAN TEN FEET ABOVE THE LANDING AREA.

LET ME TELL YOU I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE BEEN THERE, TO SEE AIRCRAFT LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS.

(LSO) LANDING SIGNAL OFFICER

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