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Photograph of Frank C. Leigh using signal paddles aboard the USS Chenango (CVE-28), circa 1944-1945. Inscription on verso: "Lt. J.G. Frank C. Leigh, USNR. Flight deck officer/Hellcat pilot. USS Chenango, circa 1944/45. CVE-28."

Photograph of Frank C. Leigh taken aboard the USS Chenango (CVE-28), circa 1945.Inscription on verso: "USS Chenango. Lt. J.G. Frank C. Leigh, USNR, circa 1943/44 [crossed out], 04/15/1945."

Photograph of Frank C. Leigh in his United States Navy uniform, circa 1940s.Stamped on verso: "15-1-139."

Photograph of Frank C. Leigh standing in front of an unidentified aircraft, circa 1940s.

Photographic portrait of Frank C. Leigh in his United States Navy uniform, circa 1941-1943.Inscription on verso: "Lt./Ensin [Ensign] Frank C. Leigh, USNR, circa 1942/43 (41?)."

Photographic portrait of Frank C. Leigh in his United States Navy uniform, circa 1942-1943.Inscription on verso: "Lt./Ensin [Ensign] Frank C. Leigh, USNR, circa 1942/43."

Photographic portrait of Frank C. Leigh in his United States Navy uniform, circa 1940s.

Items from Box One, Folder 5 of the Frank C. Leigh World War II Collection, circa 1942-1945. Folder contains ephemera such as postcards, Christmas and Thanksgiving menus, certificates, landing signal instructions, and other items related to Leigh's…

Items from Box One, Folder 4 of the Frank C. Leigh World War II Collection, circa 1942-1945. Folder contains documents such as memorandums, schedules, certificates, and correspondence related to Leigh's service with the United States Navy during…

Pair of US Navy LSO paddles. Silver-tone metal handles with cut-out centers and metal outer frames. Bright pink and orange fabric strips attached vertically to center of paddle with thin metal wire, four double-sided fabric pieces per paddle.…