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Description View of the forward flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CV-15) off Japan, in August 1945. Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat fighters of Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16) are visible on deck. Note that the Hellcats wear the new air group identification letter "L", replacing the eartlier geometric schemes. The British Pacific Fleet destroyer HMS Urchin (D28) is crossing in front of the carrier.
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Source U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.7180.010
Author U.S. Navy

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