F4U Corsair

U.S. Navy Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat of Fighting Squadron 74 (VF-74) are being positioned and prepared for launching the invasion of Southern France from the decks of the escort carrier USS Kasaan Bay (CVE-69).

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “F4U Corsair”

U.S. Navy Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat s of Observation Fighting Squadron 1 (VOF-1) aboard the escort carrier USS Tulagi (CVE-72) during the landings in southern France ("Operation Dragoon") in July or August 1944. Note the British RP-3 rockets in the foreground.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “F4U Corsair”