F4F Wildcat

A U.S. Navy Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat of Fighting Squadron 74 (VF-74) is launched during the invasion of Southern France from the decks of the escort carrier USS Kasaan Bay (CVE-69).

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “F4F Wildcat”

A U.S. Navy Grumman F6F Hellcat assigned to VGF-1 aboard USS Tulagi (CVE-72) launching from the Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Emperor (D98). One of the carrier's own Hellcat s of 800 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, is seen parked forward during the invasion of southern France.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “F4F Wildcat”