The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS <i>Enterprise</i> (CV-6) steaming at high speed at about 0725 hrs, 4 June 1942, seen from USS <i>Pensacola</i> (CA-24). The carrier had launched Scouting Squadron Six (VS-6) and Bombing Squadron Six (VB-6) and was striking unlaunched SBD aircraft below in preparation for respotting the flight deck with torpedo planes and escorting fighters. USS <i>Northampton</i> (CA-26) is in the right distance, with SBDs orbiting overhead, awaiting the launch of the rest of the attack group.<br>Three hours later, VS-6 and VB-6 fatally bombed the Japanese carriers <i>Akagi</i> and <i>Kaga</i>.
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