Brutkey

Trammell Hudson
@th@social.v.st

Propwash https://catalog.archives.gov/id/520641

The motion of its props causes an "aura" to form around this F6F on USS YORKTOWN. Rapid change of pressure and drop in temperature create condensation. Rotating with blades, halo moves aft, giving depth and perspective.
Trammell Hudson
@th@social.v.st

Approach https://catalog.archives.gov/id/520677

A Navy Curtiss Helldiver (SB2C) is snapped against the background provided by its carrier as it returns from a strike at Jap shipping. Far below other planes are being spotted on the flight deck to which the SB2C will soon return.