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Original WWII U.S. Navy photograph showing “The Ordnance Gang, CASU 7-F” posed with a naval aircraft at Arlington, Washington, dated December 15, 1944. Excellent wartime aviation image with sailors and officers gathered in front of the plane engine/propeller. Approx size: 8 x 10 inches The back is what makes this piece special — heavily identified with names, hometowns, ship/squadron notes, and beautiful period handwriting. Notes include connections such as U.S.S. Essex / VF-9, USS Saratoga / VT-12, New York, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and more. Printed caption on back reads: “THE ORDNANCE GANG, CASU 7-F, ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON — DECEMBER 15, 1944” Condition: Vintage condition with edge/corner wear, light creasing, handling marks, and age wear. Still displays well with strong image detail and an excellent identified reverse. Please see photos.