Fighting Squadron Five on the Flightdeck of an Unidentified Aircraft Carrier

Photograph

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Fighting Squadron Five on the Flightdeck of an Unidentified Aircraft Carrier

Description

Photograph of Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) on an unidentified aircraft carrier. Jimmy Flatley can be seen on the second row, 3rd from the left. Leslie Gehres can be seen holding the squadron insignia.

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

2001.00012

Source or Donor

Steve F. Ewing

Acquisition Method

Produced by Staff

Update Date

July 31, 2024