USS Long Island (CVE-1)
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USS Long Island (CVE-1) was lead ship of her class and the first escort carrier of the United States Navy. She was also the second ship to be named after Long Island, New York.
USS Long Island
Long Island in sea camouflage, November 1941. Seven SOC Seagull scout planes and one F2A3 Buffalo fighter are on deck.
Seven Seas docked in Åndalsnes, Norway ca. 1960
Long Island-class escort carrier
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The Long Island-class escort carrier was a two-ship class, originally listed as "AVG". They were converted from type C3-class merchant ships.
USS Long Island (CVE-1) transporting a deck-load of aircraft.