Aircraft Carriers

This photo shows the Bogue class escort carrier USS Altamaha (CVE-18) operating with the blimp K-29 on February 24, 1944, in a test probably off the California coast. The camouflage pattern worn by Altamaha is Measure 33 Design 2A. The colors were: pale gray (5-P), haze gray (5-H) and navy blue (5-N). In this strong sunlight the contrast between panels of pale gray and haze gray is barely visible. K-29 is making a landing approach to Altamaha. Note also that the Altamaha is barely making headway. This photo was probably taken from another blimp from squadron ZP-31.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-220070.

The escort carrier USS Altamaha (CVE-18) again operating with the blimp K-29 on February 24, 1944, in a test probably off the California coast. The camouflage pattern worn by Altamaha is Measure 33 Design 2A. K-29 has landed on Altamaha. This photo was also probably taken from another blimp from squadron ZP-31.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-220074.

This last photo in a sequence shows USS Altamaha (CVE-18) again operating with the blimp K-29 on February 24, 1944, in a test probably off the California coast. The camouflage pattern worn by Altamaha again is 33/2A. K-29 is just taking off after having landed on Altamaha. This photo was also probably taken from another blimp from squadron ZP-31.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-220075.

Another photo of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) this time in September 1944 in the New Hebrides. The camouflage pattern worn by Altamaha again is 33/2A.
Photo source: NARA 80-G-286157.