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[Servicemen loading .50-caliber ammunition]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_235SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 2CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of U.S. Navy servicemen loading .50-caliber ammunition into an aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.

Inscription on verso: "Essex / Feeding the fighter's guns / C20 / 46."

Caption on album: "Belting 50 cal. ammo."

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.Creation Datecirca 1943-1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyEssex (Aircraft carrier)Airplanes, MilitarySoldiersShipsExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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[Servicemen loading .50-caliber ammunition]