USS Ranger entering the Mississippi River approaching New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 15 Oct 1945. Note four F8F Bearcat fighters and one TBM Avenger torpedo bomber on deck.

Caption     USS Ranger entering the Mississippi River approaching New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 15 Oct 1945. Note four F8F Bearcat fighters and one TBM Avenger torpedo bomber on deck. ww2dbase
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Photos on Same Day 15 Oct 1945
Photos at Same Place Mississippi River, Louisiana, United States
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