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Lexington (Aircraft carrier : 1943-1991)

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Historical Note

USS Lexington is Essex-class aircraft carrier and was launched on September 23, 1942. nicknamed "The Blue Ghost," the ship was active during World War II. From 1969 to 1991, she was a training carrier out of Pensacola. During this time, she became the first aircraft carrier in United States naval history to have women stationed aboard as crew members. Since June 1992, the ship has been docked in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she operates as a museum.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Elvin L. Lindsay World War II Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-09-14
Abstract Elvin L. Lindsay (1920-1999) was born in Potlach, Idaho and served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning Ace status in 1944. The collection contains four (4) log books, a scrapbook, a small amount of ephemera, and photographs documenting Lindsay's wartime career.

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