Lt(JG) Hugh N. Batten from Fighter Squadron 91 (VF-91) "Red Lightnings" lands his damaged Grumman F9F-2 <i>Panther</i> (BuNo 123615) aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) after it was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire on 12 July 1953. The plane's nose covering has been entirely torn away. VF-91 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 9 (CVG-9) aboard the <i>Philippine Sea</i> for a deployment to the Western Pacific and Korea from 15 December 1952 to 14 August 1953.
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