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The Bogue-class were used extensively as aircraft ferries in the later stages
of the war. Here USS Altamaha (CVE-18) is seen with a deck load of Army P-51 Mustang
fighters off San Francisco, California, on 16 July 1943. |
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USS Altamaha leaves San Francisco, 16 July 1943, with her decks crammed with
P-51 Mustangs and a lone SOC Seagull. |
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Another view of USS Altamaha (CVE-18), 16 July 1943. USN photo: 80-G-74432. |
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Forward plan view of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) at Mare Island Navy Yard on 8
Nov 1943. Areas modified by the yard are indicated by circles and she was at the yard from 8 Oct until
9 Nov 1943. US Navy photo # 7515-43. |
Darryl Baker |
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Stern plan view of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) at Mare Island Navy Yard on 8 Nov
1943. Areas modified by the yard are indicated by circles and she was at the yard from 8 Oct until
9 Nov 1943. US Navy photo # 7516-43. |
Darryl Baker |
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Stern view of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) departing Mare Island Navy Yard on 9
Nov 1943. US Navy photo # 7540-43. |
Darryl Baker |
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Broadside view of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) off Mare Island Navy Yard on 9 Nov
1943. US Navy photo # 7542-43. |
Darryl Baker |
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Bow on view of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) departing Mare Island Navy Yard on 9
Nov 1943. US Navy photo # 7544-43. |
Darryl Baker |
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USS Altamaha (CVE-18). Drawing by L. Hecking, 1943. |
Carl Duncan |
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Wartime picture of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) circa 1944, location unknown. Official
U.S. Navy photo from "Jane's Fighting Ships 1954–1955." |
Robert Hurst |
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San Francisco Bay, probably in the morning of January 10, 1946. (Thanks to Dave Hoy, RM3/c who provided
this info). |
Chris Albright |
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