The Snapshots in Time Collection
Fighter Aircraft Preparing for Launch Aboard USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80), WWII Pacific Theater
A fighter aircraft prepares for launch from the flight deck of the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) during World War II, with a sister carrier visible on the horizon. Escort carriers like Petrof Bay provided vital air support during Pacific campaigns, including at Leyte Gulf and the Battle off Samar. Project: 218458