[USS Essex]

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Title

[USS Essex]

Description

Photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9), July 1945. The verso inscription notes that the image was taken from the rear seat of a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft during final approach.

Inscription on verso: "Essex -- From rear seat of SB2C in landing approach / July 1945 / B01 / Brovira -- Speed BS-319 PE #2."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

Date

1945-07

Extent

1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 in

Language

English

Bibliographic Citation

The Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2023-08-10-A_image_367