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80-G-K-2632 Flight Deck Officer signals "Thumbs Up", circa 1943-1945

Flight Deck Officer signals "Thumbs Up", circa 1943-1945
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Title: Flight Deck Officer signals "Thumbs Up", circa 1943-1945
Caption: Flight Deck Officer signals "Thumbs Up" to fly control. This means he has received readiness reports from the squadron leading chief, who has checked each plane at "Fly 3" to make certain that each is ready to fly. Taken on a training escort carrier, circa 1943-1945. Note SBDs and TBFs in background.
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Catalog #: 80-G-K-2632
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: Color Photo
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