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2G IOWA's Vought OS2U Kingfisher float planes
A Kingfisher float plane is airborne after being launched off one of IOWA's catapults. US Navy photograph.
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Three Kingfishers are flying in formation aft of IOWA. Note the large searchlights on the aft stack. BuAer 238830.
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This Kingfisher will be craned back on board after hooking a trailing sled in the ship's wake. USN photograph.
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A Kingfisher float plane is being guided back onto its catapult after being craned on board. US Navy photograph.
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IOWA's crew assembled on the stern under Turret 3 with 3 Kingfisher float planes further aft. c1943-44 - US Navy photograph.
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