Caption | OS2U Kingfisher aircraft recovered alongside battleship Arizona, near US Territory of Hawaii, 6 Sep 1941, photo 1 of 2; note flag just forward of main pontoon ww2dbase | ||||
Photographer | Unknown | ||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command | ||||
Identification Code | 80-G-66108 | ||||
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Photo Size | 740 x 537 pixels | ||||
Photos on Same Day | 6 Sep 1941 | ||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||
Licensing | Public Domain. According to the US Navy Naval History and Heritage Command, as of 21 Jul 2010: Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you. |
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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.