The Mighty Intrepid by Anthony Saunders (AP) NRG1330 Pilot Officer Hedley and Sergeant

Pilot Officer Hedley and Sergeant Walker

St Mere Eglise

RMS Canberra

is wounded in the knee at the closing stages of the battle

The Mighty Intrepid by Anthony Saunders (AP) NRG1330 Pilot Officer Hedley and SergeantDHM1348AP. The Mighty Intrepid by Anthony Saunders. USS Intrepid was laid down in 1941 and was one of a class of 24 ships of the Essex class. This was the largest fleet of aircraft carriers ever constructed and proved the industrial might of the United States beyond doubt. Carrying 90 aircraft each, they formed the main air strength and striking power of the US Pacific Fleet against the Japanese. The Intrepid saw her first action in January 1944