F4U Corsair and F9F Panther Operations USS Leyte (1950)

Silent/Color MS Gassing of F9F. MS LSO landing F4U-4B’s and AD-1’s (SV). MS Pilot climbs into F9F. MCU Crewman fastening pilot’s shoulder straps. MLS F9F with wings up. MS Pilot puts on crash helmet. MS Men gassing F9F wing tanks. MLS F9F towed to catapult by tractor. MS F9F attached to catapult. MS USMC helicopter lands on flight deck. MS F9F attached to catapult. MS Tractor towing F4U-4B down flight deck. MS Helicopter lands on flight deck. DA F9F lands on flight deck (SV). MS Superstructure of bridge; ma