F6F Hellcat of VF-16 launches from the carrier Lexington (Essex-class) while two others wait along with an SBD Dauntless, 1943-44.

Caption   F6F Hellcat of VF-16 launches from the carrier Lexington (Essex-class) while two others wait along with an SBD Dauntless, 1943-44. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 29 Dec 2012

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