SEAFIRE PILOT BALES OUT. 24 AUGUST 1944, OPERATIONAL PHOTOS FROM AIRCRAFT OF THE ESCORT CARRIER HMS PURSUER OPERATING OFF THE SOUTHERN COAST OF FRANCE. - The pilot of a Seafire, his aircraft hit by "flak" has baled out, The parachute opens and down he goes. Once on the ground, he releases himself from the canopy and can be seen just starting to run for the cover of the trees. Photo taken from a Seafire circling overhead ready to strafe any enemy troops who might try to stop his fellow pilot's dash for freedom. ,

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