Photograph of a Japanese aircraft dropping a torpedo near the USS Essex (CV-9), October 1944. The USS Massachusetts (BB-59) is visible on the left. The verso inscription notes that the image was taken through the porthole of the Essex's photography…
Photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy aircraft (fuselage designation 168) in flight over ships, circa 1944-1945.Inscription on verso: "Ilford -- Multigrade / #1 filter."
Photograph of the nose art for "Chow Hound," a Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Carrier Air Group 83, U.S. Navy,, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a menu listing "Tojo on Toast," "Meatballs," and "Banzei Salad."inscription on verso: "Fighter's menu /…
Photograph of two U.S. Navy servicemen on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. The sailor on the right is identified as Paul Leedham.Inscription on verso: "Essex -- 45 / Paul Leedham on R."
Photograph of U.S. Marine Corps servicemen posing with 40mm antiaircraft guns and a sign reading "Tokyo or bust," USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945.
inscription on verso: "Essex Marines on 40 mm mount."