Keywords: Grumman F6F-3 of VF-9 in flight, ca in February 1944.jpg A U S Navy Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat from Fighting Squadron 9 VF-9 in flight circa February 1944 Note three victory flags beneath cockpit VF-9 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 9 CVG-9 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex CV-9 from early 1943 to March 1944 Official U S Navy photo http //www history navy mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nhhc-series/nh-series/80-G-217000/80-G-217624-A html 80-G-217624-A from the U S Navy http //www history navy mil Naval History and Heritage Command ca 1944-02 U S Navy PD-USGov-Military-Navy Grumman F6F Hellcat Pacific War in February 1944 |