USS Bataan (CVL-29) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1944
Off the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, March 2,1944 shortly before leaving for the Pacific Fleet.
F6F Hellcat fighters and TBM Avenger torpedo bombers are on the flight deck. She is painted in Measure 32 Design 8A camouflage pattern. Right Click and choose "View Image" to enlarge.