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Photograph of seven General Motors TBM-3 Avenger aircraft of Carrier Air Group 83, U.S. Navy, in flight, circa 1944-1945Inscription on verso: "Essex / TBN's [TBM's] of AG-83 over Japan / B19."

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 the USS Massachusetts (BB-59), circa 1944-1945. inscription on verso: "U.S.S. Massachusetts."

Photograph of the USS Oakland (CL-95), circa 1944-1945. inscription on verso: "Anti-aircraft cruiser / U.S.S. Oakland / #95."

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 U.S. Navy pilot John Lynch on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945. Inscription on verso: "John Lynch."

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen loading ammunition into belts, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.

Photograph of a Vought F4U Corsair aircraft (tail number 177) taking off from the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.

Photograph of servicemen gathered around a crashed F4U Corsair aircraft (tail number 170), USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.

Photograph of a crashed Vought F4U Corsair aircraft (tail number 170), USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.