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. CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2005.00807Source or Donor
Patriots Point Development AuthorityAcquisition Method
Produced by StaffUpdate Date
July 31, 2024