USS Coral Sea (CVE-57) underway in 1943–1944 with VC-33, consisting of Avenger torpedo-bombers and Wildcat fighters, aboard. Location unknown (USN photo.)

"USS Anzio (CVE-57) fueling from a tanker." Photo # CVE-57#157, dated 26 January 1944 (note that CVE-57's name was Coral Sea on this date).

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380912).

"The USS Corregidor (CVE-58) of Task Unit 52.11.2 throws up anti aircraft fire as Jap planes make torpedo runs at dusk off Saipan I. in Marianas. Taken from USS Coral Sea (CVE-57)." Photo # CRLS 316, dated 17 June 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-238303).

"The USS Corregidor (CVE-58) of Task Unit 52.11.2 throws up anti aircraft fire as Jap planes make torpedo runs at dusk off Saipan I. in Marianas. Taken from USS Coral Sea (CVE-57)."

"Burning plane explodes close astern."

Photo # CRLS 317, dated 17 June 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-238304).

"The USS Corregidor (CVE-58) of Task Unit 52.11.2 throws up anti aircraft fire as Jap planes make torpedo runs at dusk off Saipan I. in Marianas. Taken from USS Coral Sea (CVE-57)."

"FM-2 takes off during heighth [sic] of attack: Burning plane and fire can be seen in background."

Photo # CRLS 319, dated 18 June 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-238305).

"TBF peels off from USS Coral Sea (CVE-57) for observation run of U.S. troops positions around Aslito Air Field on Saipan Is. in the Mariana Islands. Aerials." Photo # CRLS 325, dated 20 June 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-238308).

"Stern view of the USS Anzio (CVE-57) showing camouflage." Photo # CVE-57#346, dated 5 October 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380924).

USS Anzio (CVE-57) at anchor, location unknown, 1944–45. Camouflaged in Measure 32, Design 12A.

"Heavy spray coming up over bow of the USS Anzio (CVE-57). Avenger TBF's on flight deck." Photo # CVE-57#460, dated 17 November 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380948).

"Combat information center of the USS Anzio (CVE-57). In CIC are the radar warning controls[,] aircraft communication circuits and navigational aids, phones, radios, switches, etc. Lt. Charlie Wadsworth is giving the word to [an] F4F pilot who is off in the directions of the nearest nip and in need of a vector. Logging voice circuits against the bank of radios are Ray Elliott, Howard Arb and Jack Whirson." Photo # CVE57-484, dated 21 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335645).

“Aerial of Iwo Jima in Volcano Islands/ K-20 FL.6 3/8" Taken by plane from the USS Anzio (CVE-57).”

“Southern point;
Looking North East at Mt. Suribachi 1000-1900'”

Photo # CVE 57-422, dated 7 March 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-309509).

“Aerial of Iwo Jima in Volcano Islands/ K-20 FL.6 3/8" Taken by plane from the USS Anzio (CVE-57).”

“South toward Mt. Suribachi along Eastern shore. 1000-1500'”

Photo # CVE 57-423, dated 7 March 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-309510).

“Aerial of Iwo Jima in Volcano Islands/ K-20 FL.6 3/8" Taken by plane from the USS Anzio (CVE-57).”

“Looking South West toward N.W. corner of Moyotama air field; American aircraft on field.”

Photo # CVE 57-424, dated 7 March 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-309511).

“Aerial of Iwo Jima in Volcano Islands/ K-20 FL.6 3/8" Taken by plane from the USS Anzio (CVE-57).”

“Eastern shore just North of Mt. Suribachi showing supply operations 1530-2,000'.”

Photo # CVE 57-427, dated 7 March 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-309514).

“Aerial of Iwo Jima in Volcano Islands/ K-20 FL.6 3/8" Taken by plane from the USS Anzio (CVE-57).”

“Looking Southeast at Kitano Point 1530-2,500'.”

Photo # CVE 57-429, dated 7 March 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-309516).

"John H. Arledge S1/c and Theodore F. Schmidts S2/c swing the hook of a F4F free from the arresting cable aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE57-493, dated 21 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335646).

"Tail-markings on Wildcats FM-2 aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#, dated 21 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380938).

"Lt.(jg) Ray Wallace, a TBM pilot, gives the cut for an Avenger torpedo bomber as it comes over the fantail and heads down for the flight deck of the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE57-514, dated 20 May 1945 (NARA photo # 80-G-335649).

Plane is an Avenger from Composite Squadron Thirteen (VC-13). VC-13 was aboard Anzio between March and August 1945.

Photo courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum.

"Ships in San Francisco Bay, Cal. USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # SNVL-7027, dated 23 October 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-389829).

USS Anzio (CVE-57), the first American carrier to visit that port, lies in the Whangpoo River, at Shanghai, China, 1 December 1945, as part of Operation Magic Carpet.

"Loading homebound servicemen aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57) at Shanghai, China." December 1945.

National Archives photos.

"Lt.(jg) E.S. Taylor being transferred from a destroyer [USS Murray (DD-576)] to the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#165, dated 30 January 1944.

National Archives photo # 80-G-380913.

"Capt. Paul W. Watson, C.O. of the USS Coral Sea (CVE-57), inspecting personnel aboard ship."

"S Division."

Photo # CVE 57 310, dated 27 May 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-233157).

"Capt. Paul W. Watson, C.O. of the USS Coral Sea (CVE-57), inspecting personnel aboard ship."

"A Division."

Photo # CVE 57 311, dated 27 May 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-233158).

"Personnel of VC-33 aboard USS Coral Sea (CVE-57) of Task Unit 52.11.2." Photo # CRLS 314, dated 8 June 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-238302).

This is a photo of my father, Verval O'Veal "Bill" Estes. He is the one on the right side. He served on USS Coral Sea/Anzio (CVE-57), August 11, 1944–Oct 1945. I think this may have been taken in Hawaii as he was stationed there for a while. I would like to find out who the two men with him are and where the photo was actually made.

CAPT George C. Montgomery (reading his orders) relieved CAPT Paul W. Watson as commanding officer of USS Anzio on Monday, 4 December 1944, at Ulithi.

"Capt. George C. Montgomery inspecting aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#398, dated 16 December 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380925).

"Capt. George C. Montgomery inspecting aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#399, dated 16 December 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380926).

"Christmas night party, decorated tree and presents aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#400, dated 25 December 1944.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380927).

Comment: "The guy on the far right, behind the guy up front and far right, is Charlie; he looks like he is 12 years old."

"Capt. George C. Montgomery presenting awards to men aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)."

"Presenting Air Medal to Lt.(jg) P.B. Wyser."

Photo # CVE-57#404, dated 6 January 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380928).

"Capt. George C. Montgomery presenting awards to men aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)."

"Presenting citation Ribbon to Harvey J. Rowe, AOM/2c."

Photo # CVE-57#405, dated 6 January 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380929).

"Capt. George C. Montgomery presenting awards to men aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)."

"Reading citation of Harvey J. Rowe, AOM/2c."

Photo # CVE-57#406, dated 6 January 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380930).

"J.R. Morris S1/c rides the cable car from the USS Grady (DE-445) to the USS Anzio (CVE-57). Morris is being sent to the carrier for an emergency appendectomy."

Photo # CVE57-462, dated 24 January 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335641).

"L.H. MacDowell, AMM3/c, drums for ship orchestra aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#418, dated 18 February 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380931).

"Lt.(jg) Lewis entering a Wildcat F4F aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57). Plane Captain at right." Photo # CVE-57#461, dated 23 February 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380949).

"Reichman, EM1/c, and Schneider, EM3/c, repairing electric fans in I.C. shop aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#471, dated 12 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380951).

"Lt. F.B. Underman cuts the cake celebrating the 5000th landing aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57). Comdr. E.W. Davis looks on." Photo # CVE-57#445, dated 16 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380937).

"The wing guns of a fighter get a check by Billy Simms, AOM1c, aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#470, dated 18 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380950).

"Frank Stanley, S1/c, cleaning a 20mm gun aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE-57#473, dated 19 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-380952).

"Fusing bombs on the hangar deck of the USS Anzio (CVE-57) are Warren McKenzie AOM2/c, T.W. Simmons, AOM3/c, Gene Gagnor, S1/c, W.A. Robertson, AOM1/c Dan Ogles, SP(X)1/c, Waldo Harpine AOM1/c Allen Steele SP(X)3/c and Floyd Ehlers, SP(X)1/c." Photo # CVE57-478, dated 20 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335642).

"The jack-controls on the starboard catwalk of the USS Anzio (CVE-57). Manning the arresting gear controls, with an anxious eye on a plane that is about to hit the deck are Bob Christensen, Jim Bough, L.D. Smith, and Frank Schwartz." Photo # CVE57-479, dated 20 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335643).

"Ordnance men make final adjustments of the rocket firing mechanism of a F4F on board the USS Anzio (CVE-57)." Photo # CVE57-480, dated 20 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335644).

"Sailors aboard the USS Anzio (CVE-57) receiving an inspection by Ens. Richard Hansen, USNR, aircraft maintenance officer on this ship and his Div. Chief, Kenneth W. Firestone, ACM, USN." Photo # CVE57-505, dated 28 April 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335647).

"Capt. George C. Montgomery USN shaking hands with the Key men who keep the flight and hangar deck of the USS Anzio (CVE57) clicking smoothly (l-r) Lt. Robert L. Thornton, Ens. Richard T. Hansen, Charles J. Mohler, AMM/1c, Maurice P. Murphy, Cox, John Stefanou, ACMM, Elija R. Murry, Mach., Frank Sinore, AMM2/c, Tolson W. Linch, AMM3/c, and Charlie P. Jennings, BM/2c." Photo # CVE57-526, dated 23 May 1945.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-335650).

Basketball team, USS Anzio. Over two years, undefeated.

Front row (l to r): Dunn, athletic officer; CAPT Montgomery, CO; Davis, XO.

Middle row (l to r): Quick; Amstead, Capt. of team; Russell; Stevens; Baldwin.

Back row (l to r): Napolitano; Dunigan; Silcox; Kelly; Stewart.

Remark: Note that the name of the man second from left, back row, is misspelled as "Donagan" in the original, handwritten annotation. However, William Dunigan Jr. has identified his father, William James Dunigan, and has informed us of the correct spelling (thank you, William).

"Stern view of camels separating USS Natoma Bay (CVE-62) and USS Anzio (CVE-57) at berth." Norfolk, VA. Photo # NA8-1549, dated 20 August 1947.

National Archives photo (# 80-G-279242).

Ex-Anzio (CVHE-57), berthed at the breaker's yard in Bremerhaven, Germany, awaiting scrapping. Photo dates from very late 1959 or very early 1960.

Ex-Anzio (CVHE-57) under tow, 1960. Note hull number painted on the bow in large numerals.

A model of USS Coral Sea/Anzio (CVE-57).