Keywords: USS Enterprise (CV-6) at high speed on 4 June 1942.jpg The U S Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise CV-6 steaming at high speed at about 0725 hrs 4 June 1942 seen from USS Pensacola 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 Northampton 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 Akagi and Kaga Official U S Navy photo http //www history navy mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/midway/80-G-32225 html 80-G-32225 from the U S Navy http //www history navy mil Naval History and Heritage Command 1942-06-04 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Enterprise CV-6 USS Northampton CA-26 Battle of Midway US forces |