USS Lexington (CV-16)
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uss-lexington-cv-16-166-8622557
title:
USS Lexington (CV-16)
text:
USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy. Originally intended to be named Cabot, the new aircraft carrier was renamed while under construction to commemorate the recently-lost USS Lexington (CV-2), becoming the sixth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name in honor of the Battle of Lexington. Lexington was commissioned in February 1943 and saw extensive service through the Pacific War. For much of her service, she acted
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Lexington_(CV-16)
date created:
2003-03-22T14:14:09Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T08:54:08Z
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13
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