File:F4F-4 Wildcats of VMF-121 at Guadalcanal 1942.jpg

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Description U.S. Marine Corps Grumman F4F-4 Wildcats of Marine Fighting Squadron VMF-121 at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. VMF-121 was deployed to Henderson Field from 9 October to December 1942. Note centerline drop tank on the first F4F and the USAAF Lockheed P-38F Lightnings in the background.
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Source U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.7391.009
Author U.S. Navy

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