FM2 Wildcat of Composite Squadron VC-93 after getting caught in the crash barrier cables aboard escort carrier USS Steamer Bay 850 miles southeast of Japan, 9 July 1945.
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A classic "Jeep Carrier" moment. While the Hellcat took the glory on fleet carriers, the FM2 Wildcat remained the workhorse of the CVEs because its power to weight ratio was perfectly tuned for these short, dangerous decks.















