Essex-class Aircraft Carrier Hancock moving past the Fore River Bridge, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, 14 Apr 1944, the day before her commissioning. Photo 1 of 2

Caption     Essex-class Aircraft Carrier Hancock moving past the Fore River Bridge, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States, 14 Apr 1944, the day before her commissioning. Photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseNational Museum of Naval Aviation RL Lawson Collection
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Hancock   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 1,890 x 1,511 pixels
Photos in Series See all 2 photos in this series
Photos on Same Day 14 Apr 1944
Photos at Same Place Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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WW2-Era Place Name Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Lat/Long 42.2446, -70.9671
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