An emergency landing

 

An emergency landing of F6F-3 carrier-based fighter aircraft on the Enterprise aircraft carrier during Second World War in the Pacific ocean.

Lieutenant Walter L. Chewing, Jr, taken at the burning plane to help the pilot of F6F-3 to get out. The pilot, Ensign Byron M. Johnson, survived and serious injuries have not received.

Aircraft Suspension – additional fuel tank.

Onboard the aircraft number from the 30 Squadron №2 (VF-2).

The US Navy Enterprise aircraft carrier on the route to the islands of Hilbert.

 

 

Time taken: 10 November 1943

 

An emergency landing photo source: F6F-3 

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