The Snapshots in Time Collection
Naval Officers Standing in Formation in the Hangar Bay, USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80), WWII
Naval officers stand in formal ranks within the hangar bay of the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) during WWII. Ceremonies held in the vast hangar deck -- the ship's largest open space -- were common for inspections, awards, and changes of command at sea. Project: 218449