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An F6F Hellcat fighter burns immediately after crash landing on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise in November, 1943. Walter Chewning, the carrier's catapult officer, is seen clambering up the side of the aircraft to assist the pilot, Byron Johnson, from the flaming cockpit.
Articles
USS Enterprise (CV-6), F6F Hellcat
Creator
US Government
Reason
A historical photograph that illustrates the dangers involved with Pacific War carrier operations for both the aircrews and ship's crews. The photo also dramatically presents an example of individual courage as the catapult officer steps onto the flaming external fuel tank in an attempt to reach the pilot to help him escape to safety. The action is nicely centered in the frame and foreground objects help give perspective to the object of action.
Nominated by
Cla68 07:05, 15 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted Image:Burning Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat of VF-2 aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6) on 10 November 1943 (80-G-205473).jpg --KFP (talk | contribs) 10:25, 23 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]