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F4U-1 Corsair of VF-17, “The Jolly Rogers,” landing aboard the carrier Bunker Hill south of Bermuda during her shakedown cruise, 17 July 1943. Photo 1 of 2

Caption     F4U-1 Corsair of VF-17, “The Jolly Rogers,” landing aboard the carrier Bunker Hill south of Bermuda during her shakedown cruise, 17 July 1943. Photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
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Photos on Same Day 17 Jul 1943
Photos at Same Place Atlantic Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine

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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
12 Dec 2015 11:50:49 AM

CAUGHT IN A TRAP:

Early F4U-1 with older birdcage canopy assigned to VF-17 "Jolly Rogers" note the four-tone color scheme used for most of the middle part of the Pacific war.

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