F6F-5 Hellcats being prepared for take-off aboard the carrier Franklin off Luzon, Philippine Islands, Oct 1944. Note SB2C Helldivers spotted aft.

Caption   F6F-5 Hellcats being prepared for take-off aboard the carrier Franklin off Luzon, Philippine Islands, Oct 1944. Note SB2C Helldivers spotted aft. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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F6F Hellcat   Main article  Photos  
SB2C Helldiver   Main article  Photos  
Philippines Campaign, Phase 1, the Leyte Campaign   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Franklin   Main article  Photos  
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 8 Jul 2014

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