Title
James H. Flatley Jr. in the Cockpit of his F4F-4 Wildcat
Description
Photograph of Jimmy Flatley in the cockpit of his F4F-4 Wildcat. Six decals representing Flatley's confirmed kills can be seen on the plane's kill board.
Collection
James H. Flatley Jr. Collection
Context
As a member of Fighting Squadron Ten (VF-10) Flatley would qualify as a fighter ace after achieving six confirmed victories.
James H. Flatley was an accomplished aviator and Navy ace who served during the Second World War. Having served aboard three different carriers, including the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Flatley was an early innovator in carrier aviation. Flatley continued to be an advocate for the importance of carrier aviation throughout his career. Flatley retired in 1958 with the rank of Vice Admiral.
James H. Flatley was an accomplished aviator and Navy ace who served during the Second World War. Having served aboard three different carriers, including the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Flatley was an early innovator in carrier aviation. Flatley continued to be an advocate for the importance of carrier aviation throughout his career. Flatley retired in 1958 with the rank of Vice Admiral.
Accession #
2001.00012
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Secondary Object Name
Print, Photographic
Primary Object Name
Photograph
Sub-Class Name
Graphic Documents
Class Name
Documentary Objects
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
