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Dr Zhivago · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2002, 03:22:12 PM »

F4Fs at carrier deck...

Mathman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2002, 03:41:35 PM »

I am going to take a shot in the dark, but I think it is either the Wasp, or, more likely, the Ranger on the way to supporting Operation Torch. I am not sure though.

I do know the planes are F4F's, if that is what you are asking.

brady · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2002, 03:41:38 PM »

What ship are they on?????

Widewing · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2002, 03:42:46 PM »

Looks like a Bogue class escort (Jeep) carrier with two F4F-4 Wildcats on deck circa late 1942, early 1943. Perhaps off the coast of North Africa.

My regards,

Widewing

Kevin14 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2002, 03:55:18 PM »

I agree with widewing

udet · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2002, 04:16:25 PM »

USS Bunker Hill

hehehe just guessing

superpug1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2002, 04:45:41 PM »

A ship:p

BenDover · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2002, 04:57:58 PM »

pack and goes (f4fs)

palef · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2002, 02:58:33 AM »

Judging from the markings on the F4Fs, it will be one of the Escort (Jeep) CVs in the Ranger group during Operation Torch.

There were 4 of them and they were:

1. USS Santee
2. USS Suwanee
3. USS Chenango
4. USS Sangamon

The Chenango was loaded with USAAF P40s so it won't be her.

So it's one of the other 3.

Best I can do. Sorry.

Palef.

brady · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2002, 11:42:35 AM »

USS Ranger, it is:)

They are Wildcats, and it was taken during Torch:)