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Aerial photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. Inscription on verso: "Essex -- CV-9 / 1945 / B08."Caption on album page: "Essex from SB2-C / 1945."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the…

Photograph of the deck of the USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), circa 1944. Inscription on verso: "CV-14 / Ticonderoga / 1944 / G03."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II,…

Photograph of Captain Carlos W. Wieber, U.S. Navy, on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Caption on verso: "Capt. C.W. Wieber, USN."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during…

Photograph of a Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft (tail number 129) on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. The aircraft's designation ("Jersey Bounce") is painted near the nose.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J.…

Photograph of U.S. Navy pilot David McCampbell in his Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Thirty aerial victories are painted under the cockpit. Image includes a clipping of McCampbell obituary.Inscription on verso:…

Photograph of a U.S. Navy ship, circa 1943-1945. Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1945.

Photograph of Task Group 38.3, U.S. Navy, entering Ulithi, circa 1943-1945. Identified ships include the USS Washington (BB-56), USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), and USS Langley (CV-1).Inscription on verso: " Task Group carriers, battleships, and cruisers…

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen and aircraft on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944.Inscription on verso: "Essex -- 1944 / 46."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War…

Photograph of Vought F4U Corsair aircraft (tail number 172) being prepped for launch, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.Caption on album page: "Launching F4Us."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with…

Photograph of a Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft landing on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1945.