During the Marianas Operation, TBM Avenger bombers prepare to take off from the Independence-class light aircraft carrier USS Monterey (CVL-26) to attack targets on Tinian, June 1944. (Official U.S. Navy Photograph.)
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The Independence-class light aircraft carrier USS Monterey (CVL 26) is shown at anchor in the Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands with a group of F-6F fighter aircraft on the flight deck, November 1944. (U.S. Navy Photograph.)