USS Essex CV-9 / CVA-9 / CVS-9
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December 19, 1942: Essex CV-9 at Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company, Newport News, Virginia
just days before her commissioning.
(Photo courtesy of David Buell)



December 19, 1942: A nice view of the forward 5"/38 (127mm) guns and the island on the Essex CV-9.
(Photo courtesy of David Buell)



December 19, 1942: A view of the flight deck looking forward on the Essex CV-9.
(Photo courtesy of David Buell)



December 19, 1942: A nice view of the after 5"/38 (127mm) guns and the island on the Essex CV-9.
(Photo courtesy of David Buell)





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