Fatal landing

Damaged and partially disassembled Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat fighter on Sand Island, Midway, circa 24-25 June 1942.This plane, a unit of Marine Fighting Squadron 221 (VMF-221), was flown by Captain John F. Carey, USMC, during the squadron's attack on incoming Japanese planes on the morning of 4 June. Carey was wounded in this action(rudeerude)

VMF-211 Wildcat

Tyrone Power enlisted in the Marines in 1942, won a commission and his wings as a pilot, was promoted to a first lieutenant. 