U.S.S. "Lexington" (CV-16), a member of the famed "Essex" class of carriers that made up the backbone of the U.S. Navy's carrier force late in WWII, served its nation from WWII into the 1990s. With almost a half-million arrested landings recorded, arguably more naval aviators have landed on its decks than on any other aircraft carrier in the world. Scarred in battle during WWII, the Lexington earned considerable distinction in that war, participating in the sinking of over a million tons of enemy ships and downing hundreds of Japanese aircraft. The history of this famed vessel is presented through over 200 photographs and accompanying narrative. These photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, put the reader on the deck of this historic warship throughout its history.
She was involved in the sinking of over a million tonnes of enemy shipping tonnage and the shooting down of hundreds of Japanese aircraft. The history of this famous ship is explained in detail by over 200 photos and the accompanying informative text. These photos, paired with the text and informative captions, illustrate the history of one of the U.S. Navy's most famous aircraft carriers.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Doyle, David
Title
USS Lexington (CV/CVA-16). From World War II to Present-Day Museum Ship
Details
English text, 177 photos, some in colour. 128 pages.
State
new
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 77 Lower Valley Road PA 19310 Atglen, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
