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Photograph of the USS Chenango (CVE-28), circa 1942-1945. Two men are visible sitting along the ship's edge on the left.

Photograph of two servicemen directing a Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft on the deck of the USS Chenango (CVE-28), circa 1942-1945.

V-mail letter to Frank C. Leigh from his cousin, Charles C. Leigh, February 18, 1943. Discusses family news, Frank's enlistment in the Naval Air Corps, and Charles's service in Europe. One handwritten page and envelope.

Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked May 19, 1943. Notes that he attended a U.S.O. show in San Antonia, California and will arrive in Corpus Christi, Texas tomorrow.

Naval aviator certificate issued by the United States Navy to Frank C. Leigh, December 21, 1943.

Telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, December 21, 1943. Notifies them of his change of address to Cecil Field, Florida.

Naval aviator certificate issued by the United States Navy to Frank C. Leigh, December 21, 1943.

Envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked June 26, 1944. Envelope is empty.

Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked September 13, 1944. Notes that he flew to Pensacola from Naval Air Station Sanford to escape a hurricane. Includes an illustration of a duck wearing a flight helmet and…

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."