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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 77104

Douglas TBD-1 torpedo planes
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of Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6), from USS Enterprise (CV-6)

In flight, circa 1939.
Plane closest to the camera is Bureau # 0318.
Note how stripes painted on wings assist pilots in maintaining three-plane "V" formation.

Collection of Vice Admiral George C. Dyer, USN (Retired).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 113KB; 740 x 510 pixels

 

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12 February 2001