The Snapshots in Time Collection
Portrait of a Naval Aviator in Flight Gear Aboard USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80)
A U.S. Navy pilot poses in full flight gear, including cranial helmet, goggles, and inflatable life vest, aboard the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80). Portraits like this were commonly taken to document individual aviators serving with the ship's air group. Project: 218389