Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) Readies for Attack

Name/Title

Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) Readies for Attack

Description

Panoramic photograph of planes getting ready to attack an enemy ship. In the distance the Imperial Japanese vessel can be seen taking evasive maneuvers in anticipation of the attack.

Context

Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) during 1943-1944.

Collection

USS Yorktown CV-10, Joseph R. Kristufek Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.0011

Source or Donor

Rick Kristufek

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1945

Update Date

August 2, 2024