Title
James H. Flatley Jr. Aboard the USS Block Island (CVE-106)
Description
Photograph of James H. Flatley, Jr. and two other officers inspecting an AF-2 Guardian on the flight deck of the USS Block Island (CVE-106). The Block Island was in the Mediterranean Ocean in the spring of 1953. Flatley’s dog sits to the right.
Context
The USS Block Island was a late war escort carrier that would enter service on December 10, 1944. Following World War II James H. Flatley Jr. would be appointed as the captain of the USS Block Island. Flatley would serve as the ship's captain from 1952 to 1953.
James H. Flatley was an accomplished aviator and Navy ace who served during the Second World War. Having served aboard three different carriers, including the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Flatley was an early innovator in carrier aviation. Flatley continued to be an advocate for the importance of carrier aviation throughout his career. Flatley retired in 1958 with the rank of Vice Admiral.
James H. Flatley was an accomplished aviator and Navy ace who served during the Second World War. Having served aboard three different carriers, including the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Flatley was an early innovator in carrier aviation. Flatley continued to be an advocate for the importance of carrier aviation throughout his career. Flatley retired in 1958 with the rank of Vice Admiral.
Accession #
2005.00037
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Secondary Object Name
Print, Photographic
Primary Object Name
Photograph
Sub-Class Name
Graphic Documents
Class Name
Documentary Objects
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
