The Snapshots in Time Collection
Flight Deck Operations Aboard USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80): FM-2 Wildcats and Aircrew Preparing to Launch
Naval aviators walk across the flight deck of the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) toward their Grumman FM-2 Wildcat fighters, preparing for launch during World War II Pacific operations. Escort carriers like the Petrof Bay provided critical air support for amphibious landings and convoy protection throughout the war. Project: 218449