Pacific Battleship Center

a 501(c) non-profit
USS Iowa Hours:  10:00am-4:00pm

Patron
Login

Donate
Tickets
Go back

2G IOWA's Vought OS2U Kingfisher float planes

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

Claim Your FREE Digital Certificate Today

Be a Patron for free and show your support for our new Surface Navy Museum experience and receive:

👉 FREE commemorative Plank Owner certificate (limited-time offer)
👉 Stay connected with stories, updates & museum milestones
👉 Earn Haze Gray Points through your involvement and redeem toward exclusive gear, invites, & programs
🌟 With $25+ in donations over time: recognition on the Quarterdeck of Honor

Claim Your Certificate
National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate