USS Ticonderoga conducting flight operations on her shakedown cruise in the Gulf of Paria between the Venezuelan mainland and the island of Trinidad, 14 Jul 1944. Note Ms 33/10A paint scheme.

Caption     USS Ticonderoga conducting flight operations on her shakedown cruise in the Gulf of Paria between the Venezuelan mainland and the island of Trinidad, 14 Jul 1944. Note Ms 33/10A paint scheme. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   NH 92241
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Photos on Same Day 14 Jul 1944
Photos at Same Place Gulf of Paria, Atlantic Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
9 Jul 2020 08:04:26 PM

Only half of the Air Group operated from the carrier during this time with the other half training from shore bases on Trinidad.

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