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[David McCampbell in Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_215SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 2CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of U.S. Navy pilot David McCampbell in his Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Thirty aerial victories are painted under the cockpit. Image includes a clipping of McCampbell obituary.

Inscription on verso: "Comdr David McCampbell / Air Group 15 commander / In Gruman Hellcat. / He shot down 4 more Japs after this picture was taken. / U.S.S. Essex / A03."

Inscription on clipping: "July 1996."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1945.Creation Datecirca 1943-1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyEssex (Aircraft carrier)ShipsGrumman F6F Hellcat FamilyMcCampbell, David, 1910-1996Aces (Fighter pilots)Airplanes, MilitaryAir pilots, MilitarySoldiersExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 8 x 10 in + 1 clipping (6 x 18 cm)LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsclippingsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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