The Battle of the Philippine Sea

20th June 1944: After the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot' on the 19th June, Task Force 58 launches a risky strike against the Japanese carriers

Lieutenant Junior Grade Alexander Vraciu, USNR; fighting squadron 16 "Ace", holds up six fingers to signify his "kills" during the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot", on 19 June 1944. Taken on the flight deck of the USS LEXINGTON (CV-16).