[Photo] USS Ticonderoga off Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 Jun 1944. Two months later, the flight deck would be extended 11-feet to nearly cover the forward 40mm anti-aircraft mounts.

USS Ticonderoga off Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 Jun 1944. Two months later, the flight deck would be extended 11-feet to nearly cover the forward 40mm anti-aircraft mounts.

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USS Ticonderoga off Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States, 26 Jun 1944. Two months later, the flight deck would be extended 11-feet to nearly cover the forward 40mm anti-aircraft mounts. ww2dbase

WW2-Era Location Name

Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States

Date

26 Jun 1944

Photographer

Unknown

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ww2dbaseUnited States Navy

Identification Code

NH 92239

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26 Jun 1944

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David Stubblebine says:
9 Jul 2020 07:59:39 PM

Note the F6F Hellcat just aft of the second radio antenna. This aircraft has its tail wheel on an outrigger so that its front tires rest right at the edge of the deck. Not unique to the Essex-class but this was one of the tricks used to maximize the number of planes that could be spotted on the flight deck.

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