File:USS Texas (BB-35) recovers a Vought OS2U Kingfisher off Iwo Jima 1945.jpg
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| Description | The U.S. Navy battleship USS Texas (BB-35) recovers a Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplane in a light rain at 1700 hrs on 16 February 1945, the first day of the Iwo Jima pre-invasion bombardment. The OS2U's radioman is riding the wing after hooking the plane to the recovery crane. Note details of the crane, aircraft recovery mat and net, 40 mm quad gun mounting and the plane's colour scheme and markings. |
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| Source | Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-309140 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command |
| Author | U.S. Navy |
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