Name/Title
Kingfisher Observes the FieldDescription
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-10Acquisition
Accession
2013.00022Source or Donor
Dwight Stanley LongAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
October 9, 2024