File:USS Lexington (CV-16) launching a Grumman F6F Hellcat, circa 12 October 1944 (80-G-285037).jpg

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English: A U.S. Navy Grumman F6F Hellcat of Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16) taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) for a raid on Formosa, about 12 October 1944.
Date circa 12 October 1944
date QS:P571,+1944-10-12T00:00:00Z/11,P1480,Q5727902
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-285037
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-285037

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This image is available from the Naval History and Heritage Command under the digital ID 80-G-285000.
Most of the photos found in the NHHC collection are in the public domain and may be downloaded and used without permissions or special requirements. Those which are not will be noted in the copyright section of the NHHC image description.[1]
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