USS Hornet (Essex-class) laying off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 19 Dec 1943 shortly after commissioning showing off her MS33/3a paint scheme. Photo 1 of 4.

Caption     USS Hornet (Essex-class) laying off Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 19 Dec 1943 shortly after commissioning showing off her MS33/3a paint scheme. Photo 1 of 4. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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Photo Size 1,865 x 1,490 pixels
Photos in Series See all 4 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 19 Dec 1943
Photos at Same Place Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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