Summary

F4U Corsairs 13 and 14 of U.S. Marine Corps Squadron VMF-124 land at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, and taxi to park in front of the control tower, during World War 2. Pilot, Lieutenant Kenneth A. Walsh (future Medal of Honor recipient) climbs down from his Corsair 13, named 'Viva!' Pilot of Corsair 14 talks with ground crew after landing. The pilots are picked up by a jeep. Two F4F aircraft land at the field. Ground crewmen work on F4F Wildcat fighter aircraft. Crew works on 50 caliber gun on F4F plane. Location: Guadalcanal Solomon Islands. Date: May 23, 1943.

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Title: Marine pilot, Lieutenant Kenneth A. Walsh, lands his F4U aircraft on Guadalcanal during World War II.
Description: F4U Corsairs 13 and 14 of U.S. Marine Corps Squadron VMF-124 land at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, and taxi to park in front of the control tower, during World War 2. Pilot, Lieutenant Kenneth A. Walsh (future Medal of Honor recipient) climbs down from his Corsair 13, named 'Viva!' Pilot of Corsair 14 talks with ground crew after landing. The pilots are picked up by a jeep. Two F4F aircraft land at the field. Ground crewmen work on F4F Wildcat fighter aircraft. Crew works on 50 caliber gun on F4F plane. Location: Guadalcanal Solomon Islands. Date: May 23, 1943.
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Date: 1943-05-23
Clip ID: 65675041035-H264

Keywords

Marine Pilot
Lieutenant Kenneth A. Walsh lands on Guadalcanal
Guadalcanal Solomon Islands
Henderson Field
F4U number 13
named "Viva!"
Marine Fighter Squadron VMF124
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