Scout bomber pilot in 37J1B

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Pilot J.M. Leslie of Scouting 41, flying SB2U Vindicators off USS Ranger 1937-'41.
The wide-track look of the zipper area, and the amount of stormflap showing, suggests some letting out. (Notice the flap is on the left. Not a difficult mod once you've got the zipper off.)

 

[ausreenactor]

What is on the feet of the bird on the patch?

Groovy aircraft!

 

[dinomartino1]

What is on the feet of the bird on the patch?

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Groovy aircraft!

I think they are floats with wheels.

 

[ausreenactor]

Makes sense!