OS2U Kingfisher aircraft recovered alongside battleship Arizona, near US Territory of Hawaii, 6 Sep 1941, photo 2 of 2; observer dismounting onto wing to attach hoisting cable

Caption   OS2U Kingfisher aircraft recovered alongside battleship Arizona, near US Territory of Hawaii, 6 Sep 1941, photo 2 of 2; observer dismounting onto wing to attach hoisting cable ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Identification Code   80-G-66109
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OS2U Kingfisher   Main article  Photos  
Photos on Same Day 6 Sep 1941
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 13 May 2008

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1. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
12 May 2008 05:49:46 PM

The pilot was Ensign Lawrence A. Williams and the rear-seat crewman was Radioman 3rd Class G.H. Lane, who was preparing to hook the aircraft to the battleship's crame.

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