Avenger launch from USS Enterprise CV-6 (1942)

#otd TBF Avenger is readied for take-off from USS Enterprise CV-6, to strike a Japanese aircraft carrier during the Battle of Santa Cruz on the morning of 26 October 1942. Note signs in background, none giving target information, the other saying: "proceed without Hornet." #ussenterprise #cv6 #flynavy #battleofsantacruz #tbfavenger #tbmavenger #navalsafari #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari