Name/Title
Celebrating the First Landing Aboard The USS Yorktown (CV-10)Description
Photograph of Lt. Commander James H. Flatley Jr. receiving a ceremonial cake from Captain 'Jocko' Clark following the first landing on USS Yorktown (CV-10), 6 May 1943.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.
Important landing milestones were often celebrated with cake. The plane's crew would be awarded the cake, then the cake would be shared with the crew's squadron.Collection
James H. Flatley Jr. Collection, USS Yorktown CV-10Acquisition
Accession
2001.00012Source or Donor
Steve F. EwingAcquisition Method
Produced by StaffUpdate Date
December 6, 2024