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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.

[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Richard L. “Zeke” Cormier is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Cormier describes his experiences as a carrier-based pilot during World War II, including his assignments with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) in the North Atlantic and with Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) in the Pacific Theater.…

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of two Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft in flight, circa 1943-1945. Inscription on verso: "SB2C dive bombers in flight / D34"Caption on album page: "SB2C dive bombers in flight."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.

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft in flight, circa 1943-1945. Inscription on verso: "12 escort SB2-C's pass overhead."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.

[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.

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft (fuselage designations 308, 204, 214, 306, and 313) in flight, circa 1943-1945. Caption on album page: "Curtis [sic] SB2C-4's."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.

[Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft of Air Group 83 in flight] (Item)

Photograph of three Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft (fuselage numbers 313, 306, and 214) of Air Group 83 in flight, circa 1945. Inscription on verso: "SB2C's Air Group 83 / U.S.S. Essex / 1945."Caption on album page: "Curtis SB2C's of Air Group 83."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.