USS Enterprise CV-6
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April 1943

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Underway from Espiritu Santo Enterprise CV-6 underway from Espiritu Santo's berth CV-1, 13 April 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: houstn-img-z--1400001 Source: Joseph C. Houston
Big E Off Espiritu Santo Enterprise CV-6 eases through calm seas, near Espiritu Santo, 13 April 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barn-img-n216 Source: James C. Barnhill
Refueling an SBD A Dauntless dive bomber is refueled at a South Pacific base, 15 April 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: barr-img-274 Source: William T. Barr
"The Carley Rafters" - HMS Leander Happy Hour Men of the HMNZS Leander present a Happy Hour variety show for the Big E, 21 April 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: houstn-img-z--1400032 Source: Joseph C. Houston
Standing Room Only Enterprise CV-6's hangar deck is packed for a performance by the crew of HMNZS Leander. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: martin-img-z--2600003 Source: James Martin
"Czardas" by Monti Chief O. A. Horrocks of HMNZS Leander presents "Czardas" for the crew of Enterprise CV-6. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: martin-img-z--2600005 Source: James Martin
The Final Chorus A company of performers from HMNZS Leander sings their final chorus. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: martin-img-z--2600004 Source: James Martin
After the Show Enterprise men greet performers from HMNZS Leander after the show, 21 April 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: martin-img-z--2600006 Source: James Martin
Captain Carlos W. Wieber, USN Captain Carlos W. Wieber, USN, commanded Enterprise CV-6 from 7 April 1943 to 16 April 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: awo-img-z--1000025 Source: Arnold W. Olson
Captain Samuel P. Ginder, USN Captain Samuel P. Ginder, USN, commanded Enterprise CV-6 from 16 April 1943 to 7 November 1943. Larger version of this image. Noumea ID: awo-img-z--1000026 Source: Arnold W. Olson