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Emergency landing of F6F-3 fighter on the Enterprise aircraft carrier

Emergency landing of F6F-3 carrier-based fighter on the Enterprise aircraft carrier.

Lieutenant Walter L. Chewing, Jr, taken at the burning plane to help the pilot of F6F-3 to get out. The pilot, Ensign Byron M. Johnson, survived and serious injuries have not received.

Aircraft Suspension – additional fuel tank.

Onboard the aircraft number – 30 Squadron №2 (VF-2).

Aircraft carrier on the route to the islands of Hilbert.

Time taken: 10 November 1943