Navy photographer, Lt. Charles Kerlee, captured this Grumman F6F-3 "Hellcat" warming up prior to takeoff during the USS Yorktown's shakedown cruise in the Spring of 1943. Note: Chockmen ready to pull chocks from the plane's wheels.
Categories: Distinguished Photographers
 
 
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