February 24, 1944: Ship's sponsor Mrs. Josephine Doolittle christens Shangri-La CV-38 during the launch
ceremony at the Norfolk Naval shipyard.

 

February 24, 1944: Launch of Shangri-La CV-38.

(Photo courtesy of David Buell)

 

September 3, 1945: USS Shangri-La CV-38 in the Pacific.

 

August 17, 1946: USS Shangri-LA CV-38 in the Pacific.

 

January 1955: USS Shangri-La CVA-38 seen during sea trials following a two year refit at the Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington.

(Photo courtesy of David Buell)