USS Bataan (CVL-29) Homeward Bound in 1953

USS Bataan heads for home with crew on deck on May 22,1953 as she was en route to Naval Air Station San Diego, California, following a deployment to Korean waters. Note crew paraded on the flight deck spelling out the word "HOME" and an arrow pointing over her bow. Aircraft on deck include 19 Grumman AF "Guardian" anti-submarine planes and a solitary Vought F4U "Corsair" fighter (parked amidships on the starboard side).. Right Click and choose "View Image" to enlarge.