Kingfisher by Buffalo1
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Not as glamorous an airplane (or photo) as "Mustang Morning." However the lesser known planes of WWII also have their place. The Vought OS2U "Kingfisher" was launched from catapults on US Navy battleships and cruisers. They were versatile planes for scouting, directing naval gunfire, antisubmarine patrols, and search & rescue. This example is on the battleship USS Alabama moored at Mobile, Alabama.
Comments (10)
Good picture
I sure would love to see one of those luanched. I bet it's a sight to see.
These were not as "sexy" as the fighters, but did the job, and did it well. Before there was Radar, this how the Navy was able to "look over the horizon" to acomplish the mission. Great Photo. Thanks!
Now a capture of oen just leavign the water on takoff woudl be something. These are very cool.
Wow, that certainly must have been quite a catapult! The biggest kingfisher ever LOL! Wonderful work! :)
Great picture. Not sure how missed it yesterday, must have been posted after my bedtime. (Old people are made top go to bed early for their beauty sleep. (Darn, it's not working) LOL and hugs~!!!!!
Watching the launch would be interesting. Being aboard for the ride... THAT would be Interesting!
Nice shot I took a tour of the Alabama when I was stationed in Biloxi. Lead dammit! lead!
Great again. Keep 'em coming....
Great capture Mike. I don't remember seeing it when we were there in October 1992!