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[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed in the previous interview.

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft on deck of USS Essex] (Item)

Photograph of Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft on the deck of the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Caption on album page: "Dive bombers at rest."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.

[USS Essex] (Item)

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…

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft preparing to be catapulted] (Item)

Photograph of a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft preparing to be catapulted, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Inscription on verso: "Ship turning into the wind to catapult plans [planes]."Caption on album page: "Ship turning into the wind to catapult planes."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa…

[Mechanics with Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy mechanics with a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945. Inscription on verso: "Dive bomber mechanics / 23 / B03."Caption on album page: "Dive bomber mechanics."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.

[Jeep towing Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a jeep towing a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1945. Inscription on verso: "Flight deck -- Essex -- Jeep towing dive bomber / C17."Caption on album page: "Jeep towing SB2C / 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.

[Servicemen respotting Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft on USS Essex] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy servicemen respotting Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft on the USS Essex (CV-9), 1944. Copy negative of print.Caption on envelope: "Respotting SB2Cs / Essex -- 1944."

[USS Essex] (Item)

Photograph of the USS Essex (CV-9), July 1945. The envelope caption notes that the image was taken from the rear seat of a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft during final approach.Caption on envelope: "Landing approach on Essex from rear seat AG-83 SB2C, 1945."

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft on USS Essex] (Item)

Photograph of a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft (tail number 71) on the USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1944-1945.

[Serviceman with Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of a U.S. Navy serviceman with a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft, USS Essex (CV-9), circa 1943-1945.