The Snapshots in Time Collection
Carrier Aircraft on Final Approach at Dawn/Dusk, USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80)
A carrier-based aircraft approaches the flight deck of the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) at dawn or dusk during World War II. This striking silhouette image captures the everyday drama of carrier flight operations in the Pacific Theater, where escort carriers like Petrof Bay provided vital air support to Allied forces. Project: 218455