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1942 USS Lexington (CV-16) launching...
1942 USS Lexington (CV-16) launching...
Item # 715154
September 27, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 27, 1942
* USS Lexington (CV-16) launching
* Essex-class aircraft carrier "The Blue Ghost"
* World War II - United States Navy
* Battle of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf fame
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Namesake Of The Lost Lexington Is Launched" with brief text. The top of page 45 has a one column heading: "CARRIER LEXINGTON LEAVES THE WAYS" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Note: The "Blue Ghost" is the nickname for the USS Lexington (CV-16) aircraft carrier, now a museum in Corpus Christi, TX. The name is a result of its remarkable survival during World War II, despite being reported sunk by Tokyo Rose several times. The ship is also known for its alleged hauntings and a resident ghost named Charlie, a sailor who reportedly knew the ship intimately.
Category: World War II
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