Loading torpedo on TBM aboard USS Wasp October 13,1944.

Loading Torpedo on USS Wasp

Arming a TBM with a torpedo aboard USS Jacinto,October 25 1944(rudeerude)

Arming a torpedo

Carrying Army P-40's of the 33rd Fighter Group, USS Chenango(CVE-28) sailed on 23 October with the Operation Torch assault force bound for North Africa, and on 10 November,P-40's flew off her deck to newly won Port Lyautey, French Morocco.Plane numbered 90 on the lower cowling and named "Janie" was piloted by Robert J Palenscar, O-660187, 60FS, 33FG.Just beyond it is 41-14365, Curtiss P-40F-5-CU Warhawk, Plane condemned due to mechanical failure Jun 17, 1944.(rudeerude)

 