Kingfisher Observes the Field

Name/Title

Kingfisher Observes the Field

Description

Photograph of a Vought OS2U Kingfisher flying reconnaissance for shore landings taking place during the invasion of Anguar, Palau Island in September 1944.

Context

The Vought OS2U Kingfisher was an observation floatplane used for reconnaissance and air-sea rescue. The Kingfisher mostly operated as a catapult launched floatplane deployed by American battleships and cruisers.

Collection

Dwight Long Collection, USS Yorktown CV-10

Acquisition

Accession

2013.00022

Source or Donor

Dwight Stanley Long

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

Sep 1944

Update Date

October 9, 2024