File:F8F-2 Bearcats of VF-111 on USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in September 1949 (80-G-427668).jpg

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Description U.S. Navy Grumman F8F-2 Bearcats of Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111) "Sundowners", assigned to Carrier Air Group 11 (CVAG-11), on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) in September 1949. This appears to be a demonstration, as there are a large number of civilians watching from the island walkways. The two F8F-2s are BuNos 121746 (left) and 121722 (right). Note the men standing by the wheel chocks, and the flight deck tractors standing by at left.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-427668 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Author U.S. Navy

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current21:43, 23 December 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:43, 23 December 20155,704 × 4,564 (6.07 MB)Cobatfornew NHHC file
03:29, 11 October 2005Thumbnail for version as of 03:29, 11 October 2005552 × 375 (84 KB)Roo72F8F Bearcat fighters prepare to take off from the USS ''Valley Forge''. From the Naval Historical Center at http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-v/cv45-k.htm, photo by the US Navy. from en Wiki {{PD-USGov-Mil
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