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A US Navy F6F Hellcat fighter aircraft belly-lands on the deck of USS Essex underway in Manila Bay near Manila, Philippines.
USS Essex (CV-9) underway in Manila Bay near Manila, Philippines during World War II. A USN (United States Navy) TBF Avenger torpedo bomber flies over USS Essex. A USN F6F Hellcat fighter aircraft belly-lands on the deck. Deck crew helps the pilot out of the aircraft. The pilot is led away from the burning aircraft. The crew puts out engine flames. At the same time an F4F Wildcat aircraft attempts to land, but goes around. Location: Manila Philippines. Date: November 5, 1944.
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