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American aircraft carrier USS Lexington.
Naval history of USS Lexington, American aircraft carrier, from launch to participation in major wars also notice board for
naval historians & families of
ex-crew of USS Lexington. To
commemorate the carrier (CV-2) lost earlier in the war, The new Essex
class carrier which was going to be called USS Cabot was renamed USS Lexington
(CV-16). Built at Bethlehem, Quincy and laid down on the 15th
september 1941, and launched 26th september 1942 finally commissioned into
the us navy on 17th February 1943. In December 1943 her steering
gear was damaged by a Arial torpedo, she managed to get back to Puget
Sound navy Yard for repairs. Returning to action in March 1944. Took part
in the Battle for the Mariana, and the famous "Turkey Shoot" her
F6F's destroyed 45 enemy aircraft. USS Lexington took part in
the attack on the Japanese carriers Zuikaku, Chitose and Zuiho all being
sunk by Carrier aircraft. In November 1944 a kamikaze aircraft damaged her
control island. taken out of service on 23rd April 1947 and ion 1st October
1952 re designated CVA-16. becoming 1963 the US navies
training Carrier. still active in the 1990's as CVT. Displacement:
27,200 tons and 34,881 tons full load. Sped 32.7 knots, range 15,000
nautical miles at 15 knots. Compliment: 2682
Armament: Twelve 5-inch, Thirty two 40mm
Forty six 20mm and 91 aircraft |
USS
Lexington Submitted by
Larry Stern
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CV16
USS Lexington, 29th March 1943 Order Code CV16 One
copy only of original 1940's printed photo plate, 10" x 8"
available, price £15. Please note image shown has been cropped for
website purpose and more sky and sea and text is shown on the photo
plate. Please add post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas,
recorded airmail order photograph here |
CV16
USS Lexington, 29th March 1943 Order Code CV16B One
copy only of original 1940's printed photo plate, 10" x 8"
available, price £15. Please note image shown has been cropped for
website purpose and more sky and sea and text is shown on the photo
plate. Please add post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas,
recorded airmail order photograph
here
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Mission Beyond Darkness by Robert Taylor
Following the attack against Admiral Ozawas Japanese carrier fleet on June 20, 1944, Admiral Mitscher defies all rules of naval engagement: In total darkness, with the ever-present danger of enemy submarines, he orders every ship in his Task Force 58 to switch on lights to guide over 100 returning carrier-borne aircraft, all desperately low on fuel. Amid the confusion, unable to get a landing slot aboard the USS Lexington, and now out of fuel, a pilot and his gunner scramble from their ditched SB2B Curtiss Helldiver, as a Fletcher class destroyer manoeuvres to make the pick up.
Signed limited edition of 750 prints. Image size 34 inches x 23 inches (86cm x 58cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Commander Alex Vraciu USN,
Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased),
Lieutenant Ralph Yaussi USNR
and
Air Gunner James Curry.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 34 inches x 23 inches (86cm x 58cm). Price £325.00 Signed by Commander Alex Vraciu USN,
Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased),
Lieutenant Ralph Yaussi USNR
and
Air Gunner James Curry.
ITEM CODE DHM2058
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Dawn Enterprise by Anthony Saunders
The first light of dawn silhouettes the massive outline of the Yorktown class carrier USS Enterprise, in mid April 1944 she was partnered by the new Essex Class carrier USS Lexington.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £80.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £125.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £490.00
Original painting by Anthony Saunders. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3799.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
**Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (1 copy reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £70.00
ITEM CODE DHM0930
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