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Registration / Serial: | 0631 |
Military Code: | 6-B-10 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop BT |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop BT |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop BT-1 |
C/n (msn): | 334 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VB-6 |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Pacific Ocean / Off-Hawaii [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
Region / Country: | Hawaii, United States |
Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CV6 |
Photo Date: | September 1940 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 445618 |
Photo Comment |
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Despite its shortcomings, the Northrop BT-1 dive-bomber did see carrier service. The type was retired from the fleet by April 1941. BuNo 0631 lasted as a trainer until 1944. Photo by: Carl Mydans / Life This photo was added on 12 March 2022, and has since been viewed 798 times. |