The large hold of the USS Langley allowed numerous aircraft to be stored when not performing flight operations.  The larger plane in the foreground is a Douglas DT torpedo bomber, with its wings removed. Other aircraft are Vought VE-7s of Fighting Squadron Two (VF-2), including Bureau #s A5936 (marked 2-F-9) and A5938 (marked 2-F-8).  (US Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 72927)

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