[6134 x 4816] An F6F "Hellcat" fighter is ready for launch aboard USS Lexington (CV-16) during Marianas air strikes by TF-58, 13 June 1944. USS North Carolina and two other battleships of TG 58.7, and a CVL of TG 58.3 are in the distance.
[6084 x 4892]A Japanese plane is shot down while attacking TG 58.3, 19 June 1944. USS Enterprise (CV-6) is at left, and a CVL is at right. Seen from USS Lexington (CV-16) note heavy 40 mm flak and larger 5"/38 bursts.
Featured Local Attraction: The USS Lexington was commissioned in the year 1943 and became a large part of World War II’s Pacific theater. Today, the USS Lexington has more than earned its retirement after its prolific career – something it has found in the bay of Corpus Christi since 1992.
An F6F "Hellcat" fighter is ready for launch aboard USS Lexington (CV-16) during Marianas air strikes by TF-58, 13 June 1944. USS North Carolina and two other battleships of TG 58.7, and a CVL of TG 58.3 are in the distance.
Happy Launch Day KMS Scharnhorst, USS Enterprise (CV-6), and USS Lexington (CV-2)
The deck of USS Lexington hums as she recovers her air group. Three Hellcats are in various stages of getting their wings folded and moving forward while a TBF Avenger is just about to trap in the distance. [860x663]
USS Lexington (CV-16) plane handlers rest on during a lull in Battle of The Philippine Sea flight deck action, 19 June 1944. Planes are Grumman F6F-3 fighters of VF-16 (as per source).
USS Lexington paranormal investigation
Hi everyone, wanted to let the community know about a paranormal investigation happening in Corpus Christi, Texas. I’m just an enthusiast and will be attending too haha. I will post a link down below for more info.
U.S. Navy destroyers lay smoke screens the fleet to shield USS Lexington (CV 2), January 5, 1934. (Colorized) [2869x2290]
Lexington-class aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3), note her 4 twin 8 inch guns.[5245 × 3039]
"LadyLex & SisterSara" USS Saratoga (CV-3) and USS Lexington (CV-2) off Diamond Head on 2 February 1933. Colorized by Irootoko jr. (960x458)
[9938 x 7497]F6Fs return to USS Lexington (CV-16) after engagement with the Japanese likely in the Marshall Islands, Nov 1943
USS Enterprise CV-6 steaming with Lexington CV-16 (background) in the Central Pacific in June 1944
F6Fs Hellcats return to USS Lexington (CV-16) after engagement with the Japanese likely in the Marshall Islands, Nov 1943
Ensign Ardon Rector Ives escaped from his burning Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat when his plane burst into flames after crash landing on USS Lexington (CV-16) on February 25, 1945. Ardon Ives survived only to be KIA in a dogfight with Japanese fighters just a few weeks later on March 18, 1945 (aged 23).
A Douglas TBD Devastator as found in the wreckage of USS Lexington in 2018. Surprisingly well conserved after 76 years in the water at 3000 meters (~10,000 feet) of depth. (1919x999)
[924 x 746] The scoreboard of USS Lexington (CV16) at the end of WW2
is USS Lexington air conditioned?
is the USS Lexington air conditioned? Any tips or suggestions on touring it?
Crewmen hoist a J2F aboard USS Lexington (CV-2).
USS Lexington - The Blue Ghost!
Officers and crew admire Japanese flags painted on the USS Lexington (CV-16) island, commemorating 143 "kills" claimed by her Air Group 16. Photographed 21 June 1944, immediately after the Battle of the Philippine Sea. [800x612]
USN aircraft carriers USS Langley, USS Saratoga and USS Lexington aerial shot. Note both Saratoga and Lexington with their original 4 twin turrets with 8 inch guns (203 mm). Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, circa 1930. (1600x1062)
[6236 x 49920]USS Lexington (CV-2) steaming under the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, during the late 1930s.
A helmeted and cotton bearded Santa Claus visits with crew members of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington as festive decorations hang in celebration of Christmas, December 1944. (Photo by Interim Archives/Getty Images)
Close-up in-flight view of a Douglas SBD Dauntless piloted by Lt. George Glacken (left) with his gunner Leo Boulanger, near New Guinea, early April, 1944. Glacken earned the Navy Cross for aerial combat and sinking enemy carriers in the Philippine Sea while assigned to USS Lexington (CV-16).
Proud to say that I have now been raised to Master Mason! Having the ceremony aboard the USS LEXINGTON made it all the more unique of an experience. I’ve been trying to post pics here but, for whatever reason, it’s not working. Just want to say thank you to all the participated, and attended!
Which carrier is this? (WW2 USS Lexington?)
https://imgur.com/a/mraE6JK
Stumbled over this picture on the internet and got curious which ship it is. It's obviously moored as a monument or museum. I believe from looking through the US museum ships, it might be the Lexington but i couldn't fully confirm it - although the missing anchor should be a good mark i have not found any mention of it.
Edit.: Title is wrong, was confused while posting. The original WW2 Lexington was sunk, so the Museum ship would be a leter build.
USS Lexington inside the Aenigma Nebula
[5944 x 4736]USS Lexington (CV-2) on 26 January 1929, during the 1929 Fleet Problem.
A couple of my Masonic brothers, preparing for my Master Masons degree in a couple of weeks onboard the USS Lexington! Very excited to learn what this degree will teach me! SMIB
USS Lexington (CV-2) firing 8-inch guns, 1942 [1191x933]
Just gave my FC proficiency this evening. Went very well! Next time I’m at lodge, I will be raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, and aboard the USS Lexington, none the less!! (September 18th)
October 3 1925. USS Lexington (CV-2) is launched at the Fore River shipyard in Quincy Massachusetts
Explosion on the USS Lexington (CV-2) after a Japanese air raid
USS Enterprise steaming in company with USS Lexington (Essex-class) off the Mariana Islands, June 1944.[1,874x1,492]
US Navy photo of survivors of the USS Lexington after the Battle of the Coral Sea. The Lexington was so badly damaged that she had to be sunk by torpedoes from U.S. destroyers. This battle was fought on 7–8 May 1942 and was the first carrier against carrier battle in history.
Ensign Ardon Rector Ives escaped from his burning Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat when his plane burst into flames after crash landing on USS Lexington (CV-16) on February 25, 1945. Ardon Ives survived only to be KIA in a dogfight with Japanese fighters just a few weeks later on March 18, 1945 (aged 23).
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