USS Langley CVL-27 taking heavy seas while operating with Task Force 38.3 on December 12, 1944 against the Japanese during the Phillipine operations.

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As seen from Langley, Japanese Kamikaze aircraft explodes after crashing into the carrier,USS Essex (CV-9)'s, flight deck amidships, during operations off the Philippines, 25 November 1944.

USS Langley shown with two aircraft in the ready position.

Part of Task Group 38.3, Langley CVL-27 is seen operating with the USS Ticonderoga CV-14 in the Pacific. Note the major size difference between the two.

Task Group 38.3 in line as they enter Ulithi anchorage after strikes against the Japanese in the Philippines. USS LANGLEY, TICONDEROGA, WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, SANTA FE, BILOXI, MOBILE, and OAKLAND.

R-96 Lafayette(Ex-USS Langley)shown after her transfer to the French Navy.