| Accession Number | 302656 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1943-11-01. AERIAL PORT BOW VIEW OF THE ESCORT CARRIER USS LONG ISLAND (CVE-1) (EX MORMACMAIL). ...
Description
1943-11-01. AERIAL PORT BOW VIEW OF THE ESCORT CARRIER USS LONG ISLAND (CVE-1) (EX MORMACMAIL). SHE IS BEING EMPLOYED AS AN AIRCRAFT FERRY, A TASK SHE PERFORMED FOR THE BULK OF HER NAVAL CAREER. NOTE THE DIESEL EXHAUST VENTING FROM HER PORT SIDE AND THE RUDIMENTARY PLATFORM ON THE STARBOARD SIDE FORWARD WHICH CARRIES HER SG AND SC-1 RADAR ANTENNAS. HER DECK CARGO INCLUDES B-25 MEDIUM BOMBERS FORWARD AND P-47 THUNDERBOLT FIGHTERS AFT.(NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)