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Listen: The Folk ProgramView showing Ensign George Gay, the sole survivor of Torpedo Sqdn. 8 (VT-8) at the Battle of Midway during WWII, at the Homestead General Aviation Airport during an air show.
Image Number
DM7181
Photographer
McDonald, Dale M., 1949-2007.
Date
1979
Rights
Collection
Dale M McDonald Collection
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Personal Subjects
Physical Description
1 photonegative - b&w - 35 mm.
General Note
Accompanying note: "His aircraft was shot down and he watched the entire battle while floating in the ocean. He was picked up by American forces the next day."
View showing Ensign George Gay, the sole survivor of Torpedo Sqdn. 8 (VT-8) at the Battle of Midway during WWII, at the Homestead General Aviation Airport during an air show.
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