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USS Independence (CVL-22) in San Francisco Bay, 1943
In San Francisco Bay, California, on July 15,1943, the day her hull number was changed from CV-22 to CVL-22. She has nine SBD Dauntless scout bombers parked amidships and aft, and nine TBM Avenger torpedo planes parked amidships and forward. The Dauntless bombers were soon removed because their wings did not fold. Right Click and choose "View Image" to enlarge.