U.S.S. Natoma Bay U.S.S. Natoma Bay CVE 62CVE 62
October 1943 - May 1946
Slide Presentation © 2002, 2006 by Lucinda DeWittInformation, photos, and drawings courtesy of John W. DeWitt, Jr.
Natoma Bay Historian
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Our ShipOur Ship
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Our PlanesOur Planes
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The MenThe Men
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On DutyOn Duty
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ManeuversManeuvers
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In BattleIn Battle
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October 25, 1944October 25, 1944Leyte GulfLeyte Gulf
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June 7, 1945June 7, 1945OkinawaOkinawa
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The IslandsThe Islands
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An Artist’sAn Artist’sImpressionsImpressions
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The EndThe End