The Snapshots in Time Collection
Carrier-Based Fighter Aircraft in Flight Near Escort Carrier CVE-80 (USS Petrof Bay)
A carrier-based fighter banks over the Pacific near the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80), its flight deck marked with the bold hull number '80.' Escort carriers like the Petrof Bay provided air support for amphibious operations and convoy protection throughout the Pacific campaign of World War II. Project: 218482