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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 95312

Douglas TBD-1 Torpedo Plane
(Bureau # 0284),
of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5)

In the starboard catwalk of USS Yorktown (CV-5), 3 September 1940, following a landing accident. Pilot was Electrician's Mate First Class (Naval Aviation Pilot) C.M. O'Brien. The after end of the carrier's island is in the background.
Ultimately assigned to Torpedo Squadron Eight (VT-8), This aircraft was lost on 4 June 1942 during the Battle of Midway.

Courtesy of Thomas E. Doll, 1984.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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