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Aerial photograph of the USS Independence (CV-22) in open water, circa 1940s.

Photograph of an unidentified aircraft carrier, circa 1940s-1950s. Stamped on verso: "Suitable for transmission through the post (not for publication). Passed by Naval Censor."

Photograph of an unidentified aircraft carrier, circa 1940s-1950s. Stamped on verso: "Suitable for transmission through the post (not for publication). Passed by Naval Censor."

Photograph of an unidentified aircraft carrier, circa 1940s-1950s. Stamped on verso: "Suitable for transmission through the post (not for publication). Passed by Naval Censor."

Photograph of a Curtiss SOC Seagull aircraft (fuselage number 5) on a catapult, circa 1940s-1950s.

Aerial photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9) and an unidentified ship in open water, circa 1940s-1950s

Photograph of a Vought F4U Corsair aircraft (fuselage designation 227) landing on top of 20mm guns, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Inscription on verso: "VF-83 F4U lands in 20mm's."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul…

Photograph of a Japanese torpedo bomber aircraft making an attack run on the USS Essex (CV-9), October 14, 1944. The caption notes that the scene was photographed through the porthole of the Essex's photo lab. Inscription on verso: "Oct. 1944 / Dusk…

Photograph of a jeep towing a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. Inscription on verso: "Flight deck -- Essex -- Jeep towing dive bomber / C17."Caption on album page: "Jeep towing SB2C / 1945."Part of a disassembled album…

Cruise patch for the 1965-1966 Far East cruise of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). Features an image of the ship and a list of ports of call, including Hawaii, Yokosuka, Japan, Okinawa, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.