USS Intrepid under way 26 Jan 1944 on her way to launch strikes against Truk Atoll (now Chuuk). Note the forward flight deck filled SBD Dauntless and TBF Avenger aircraft and one F4U Corsair on the outrigger sponson.

Caption   USS Intrepid under way 26 Jan 1944 on her way to launch strikes against Truk Atoll (now Chuuk). Note the forward flight deck filled SBD Dauntless and TBF Avenger aircraft and one F4U Corsair on the outrigger sponson. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation
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F4U Corsair   Main article  Photos  
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Marshall Islands Campaign   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Intrepid   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photos on Same Day 26 Jan 1944
Photos at Same Place Pacific Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 5 Jul 2014

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