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Douglas TBD-1 torpedo planes
Douglas TBD-1 torpedo planes

of Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6), from USS Enterprise (CV-6) In flight, circa 1939. Plane closest to the camera is Bureau # 0318. Note how stripes painted on wings assist pilots in maintaining three-plane V formation. Collection of Vice Admiral George C. Dyer, USN (Retired). U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.

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