The Flatley Family Poses with the Hellcat Christened for James H. Flatley, Jr.

Name/Title

The Flatley Family Poses with the Hellcat Christened for James H. Flatley, Jr.

Description

Members of the Flatley family gathered on the flightdeck of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) to celebrate the dedication of Patriots Point's F6F Grumman Hellcat.

Context

James H. Flatley was an accomplished aviator and Navy ace who served during the Second World War. Having served aboard three different carriers, including the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Flatley was an early innovator in carrier aviation. Flatley continued to be an advocate for the importance of carrier aviation throughout his career. Flatley retired in 1958 with the rank of Vice Admiral.

Collection

James H. Flatley Jr. Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2005.00807

Source or Donor

Patriots Point Development Authority

Acquisition Method

Produced by Staff

Update Date

July 31, 2024