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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 95808
USS Bataan (CVL-29)
Photographed on 22 May 1953, as she was en route to Naval Air
Station San Diego, California, following a deployment to Korean
waters.
Note crew paraded on the flight deck spelling out the word "HOME"
and an arrow pointing over her bow. Aircraft on deck include
19 Grumman AF "Guardian" anti-submarine planes and
a solitary Vought F4U "Corsair" fighter (parked amidships
on the starboard side).
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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