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[Damaged Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft with shredded wing fabric]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_330SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 6CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of a damaged Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft with shredded wing fabric, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945. The caption notes that the aircraft was shredded by the concussive force of the ship's 5-inch guns.

Caption on album page: "Fabric on F6F shredded by concussion of 5'' guns."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.Creation Datecirca 1944-1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyShipsEssex (Aircraft carrier) Grumman F6F Hellcat FamilyAirplanes, MilitaryExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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[Damaged Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft with shredded wing fabric]