Carrier USS Ticonderoga at anchor in Ulithi Lagoon 8 Dec 1944 with USS Langley (Independence-class) beyond. Note the faded Ms33/10A paint scheme. Ticonderoga’s flight deck is loaded with the planes of Air Group 80.

Caption     Carrier USS Ticonderoga at anchor in Ulithi Lagoon 8 Dec 1944 with USS Langley (Independence-class) beyond. Note the faded Ms33/10A paint scheme. Ticonderoga’s flight deck is loaded with the planes of Air Group 80. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-K-2589
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Photos on Same Day 8 Dec 1944
Photos at Same Place Ulithi, Caroline Islands
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 1 Jan 2019

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
16 Aug 2018 06:25:11 AM

My Dad was aboard Ticonderoga when this photo was taken. This photo was taken on the same date, and possibly on the same flight, as the famous “Murderers Row” photo.

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