FM "Wildcat" Fighter is pushed aft to takeoff position, on an escort carrier, circa 1943-1945. Ship appears to be USS Corregidor (CVE-58). Note flight deck officer giving hand signals (in yellow suit), and chockmen standing by to block wheels.

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Photo credit: © Niday Picture Library / Alamy / Afripics
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