Lexington (CV-2) - NHHC
2022年1月11日 · USS Lexington (CV-2) was commissioned on 14 December 1927 with Captain Albert W. Marshall in command. The ship was originally to be built as a battle cruiser, but was …
USS Lexington (CV-2) - NHHC
USS Lexington (CV-2), 1927-1942 USS Lexington (CV-2), one of the U.S. Navy's first two aircraft carriers, was commissioned in December 1927 at Quincy, Massachusetts. Operating mainly in …
USS Lexington (CV-2) - NHHC
USS Lexington (CV-2) was originally designated CC-1; laid down as a battle cruiser 8 January 1921 by Fore River Shipbuilding Co., Quincy, Mass.; authorized to be completed as an aircraft …
Lexington IV (CV-2) - NHHC
The fourth Lexington (CV-2) was originally designated CC-1; laid down as a battle cruiser 8 January 1921 by Fore River Shipbuilding Co., Quincy, Mass.; authorized to be completed as …
USS Lexington (CV-2) - NHHC
USS Lexington (CV-2), one of the U.S. Navy's first two aircraft carriers, was commissioned in December 1927 at Quincy, Massachusetts. Operating mainly in the Pacific, she took part in …
USS Lexington CV-2 - NHHC
Aircraft carriers authorized during the terms of earlier CNOs became part of the battle fleet. USS Lexington CV-2 and USS Saratoga CV-3 were commissioned in 1927. Building commenced …
Sinking of USS Lexington, 8 May 1942 - NHHC
At about 5:30 PM, as the abandonment of Lexington was nearing completion, a large explosion tore through her hangar amidships. Fires were now "roasting" torpedo warheads stowed in the …
80-G-647800: USS Lexington (CV-2), December 1929 - NHHC
USS Lexington (CV-2), December 1929. Aircraft carrier at Tacoma, Washington. Some of the factories that are being supplied with electricity can be seen in the background, 18 December …
80-CF-393-29: USS Lexington (CV-2), pre-WWII - NHHC
USS Lexington (CV-2). Aerial view of probable Martin BM aircraft of VT-1 Torpedo Squadron in flight, pre-WWII. Note, USS Lexington (CV-2) below the aircraft. Official U.S. Navy …
USS Lexington CV2 War Damage Report No. 16 - NHHC
CONFIDENTIAL Preliminary Report U.S.S. Lexington (CV2) Loss In Action Coral Sea May 8, 1942 The Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations directs that …