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 4 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 4 of 4. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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Photos on Same Day 19 Dec 1943
Photos at Same Place Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 5 Jul 2014

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