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USS Langley (CV-1/AV-3) was the United States Navy’s first aircraft carrier, converted from the collier USS Jupiter Later converted to a seaplane tender On 27 February 1942, she was attacked by nine twin-engine Japanese bombers of the Japanese 21st and 23rd naval air flotillas and later scuttled by her escorts. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/uss-langley-cv-1-us-navy-aircraft-carrier/ USSLangley #USSLangleyCV1 #USSLangleyAV3 #USNavy #WW2 #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #WorldWar2 #WorldWarTwo #SecondWorldWar #AircraftCarrier #SeaplaneTender

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USS Franklin (CV-13) in the Elizabeth River, off Norfolk, Virginia, 21 February 1944 https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/us-aircraft-carrier-uss-franklin-cv-13/ #USSFranklinCV13 #USSFranklin #USNavy #USN #NavalHistory #aircraftcarrier #WW2 #WorldWarTwo #WorldWar2 #WWII #SecondWorldWar

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USS Munda CVE-104 was launched on 27 May 1944, and commissioned on 8 July, and served as an aircraft transport and as a replenishment escort carrier in the Pacific Theatre. She was decommissioned in April 1946, when she was mothballed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. Ultimately, she was sold for scrapping in June 1960 https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/uss-munda-cve-104-us-navy-escort-carrier/ #USSMundaCVE104 #USSMunda #CVE104 #USNavy #USN #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #escortcarrier

USS Munda CVE-104 was launched on 27 May 1944, and commissioned on 8 July, and served as an aircraft transport and as a replenishment escort carrier in the Pacific Theatre. She was the last of fifty Casablanca-class escort carriers built for the US Navy. Postwar, she participated in Operation Magic Carpet, the repatriation of U.S. forces from bases scattered around the Pacific. She was decommissioned in April 1946, when she was mothballed in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. Ultimately, she was sold for scrapping in June 1960

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USS Mindoro CVE-120 with a K-class blimp from ZP-1 Squadron on deck, sometime in the first half of the 1950s. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/uss-mindoro-cve-120-us-navy-escort-carrier/ #USSMindoroCVE120 #USSMindoro #CVE120 #aircraftcarrier #escortcarrier #USNavy #USN #NavalHistory #aviation #Blimp #KClassBlimp

USS Mindoro CVE-120 with a K-class blimp from ZP-1 Squadron on deck, sometime in the first half of the 1950s.

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USS Rabaul CVE-121 US Navy Escort Carrier. Immediately after launch. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/uss-rabaul-cve-121-us-navy-escort-carrier/ #USSRabaul #USSRabaulCVE121 #aircraftcarrier #escortcarrier #USNavy #USN #WW2 #NavalHistory

Rabaul was laid down 29 January 1945 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Tacoma, Washington, launched 14 June 1945 and delivered to the Navy 30 August 1946. Rabaul was named for Rabaul, a strategically significant port in the Pacific theater of World War II.

Accepted into the 19th Fleet, (the Pacific Reserve Fleet), Rabaul was berthed at Tacoma without seeing any active service. The warship was mothballed there during the early years of the Cold War and served as a mobilization reserve in case of war with the Soviet Union. Reclassified CVHE-121 in June 1955, she was transferred to the San Diego Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet in June 1958 and reclassified AKV-21 in May of the following year. She remained in reserve at San Diego until 1 September 1971 when she was struck from the Naval Vessel Register and sold for scrapping.

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The USS Lexington Corpus Christi Texas

The USS Lexington, permanently stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, is an iconic naval ship with a storied history that now serves as a museum and educational attraction. Nicknamed "The Blue Ghost," earning its name due to its remarkable ability to evade destruction.

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The USS Lexington Corpus Christi Texas

The USS Lexington, permanently stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, is an iconic naval ship with a storied history that now serves as a museum and educational attraction. Nicknamed "The Blue Ghost," this Essex-class aircraft carrier played a significant role during World War II, earning its name due to its remarkable ability to evade destruction despite repeated enemy attacks. Commissioned in 1943, the Lexington participated in nearly every major operation in the Pacific Theater, supporting troops and engaging in critical battles. Its reputation as a resilient warship has cemented its place in naval lore.

After the war, the USS Lexington continued to serve the U.S. Navy, transitioning to a training carrier in the 1960s. It remained in active service for over four decades, making it one of the longest-serving carriers in the history of the Navy before being decommissioned in 1991.

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USS Nassau (CVE-16) a Bogue-class escort carrier of the US Navy during WW2 https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/us-escort-carrier-uss-nassau-cve-16/ #aircraftcarrier #escortcarrier #Military #naval #NavalHistory #navalwarfare #Navy #USNavy #USSNassau #USSNassauCVE16 #warfare #WW2

Originally classified as AVG-16, USS Nassau was reclassified as ACV-16 before her launch on 4 April 1942. Commissioned on 20 August 1942. Until April 1943 she operated as an aircraft transport in the Pacific.

From 4 to 20 May 1943, she operated with Task Force 51, during which time composite squadron 21 (CV-21) undertook support missions for the occupation of Attu Island.

On 15 July 1943 her classification changed to CVE-16.

Barnes’ aircraft undertook combat patrols, anti-submarine patrols and ground attacks during the invasion of Tarawa and again during the Marshal’s Campaign. From March to September 1944 she again undertook aircraft ferry and transport duties.

Starting on 1 September 1944, she was part of the aircraft replenishment fleet, supplying aircraft and pilots to the fleet carriers, enabling them to remain on station longer.

At the end of the war she was placed in reserves where her classification was changed to CVHE-16 on 12 June 1955. She was struck from the Naval Register on 1 March 1959 and scrapped in 1961.

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US Escort Carrier USS Barnes CVE-20
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Launched on 4 May 1942, USS Barnes (AVG-20/ACV-20/CVE-20), was a Bogue-class escort carrier. Commissioned on 20 February 1943, her classification changed from AVG to ACV-20. She was reclassified again on 15 July 1943 to CVE-20 and on 12 June 1955 to CVHE-20.

During the Second World War, Barnes was used primarily to transport aircraft and personnel around the Pacific. However during the Gilbert Islands Operation, her aircraft undertook raids on Tarawa Atoll. In addition, during the Caroline Islands Operation, she acted as an aircraft replenishment carrier, enabling the fleet carriers to stay on station longer.

Post war she undertook occupation duties in Japan until 3 November 1945 after which she returned to the United States and was placed in reserve. She was stricken for disposal on 1 March 1959.

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US Escort Carrier USS Altamaha CVE-18 https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/us-escort-carrier-uss-altamaha-cve-18/ #aircraftcarrier #escortcarrier #Military #naval #NavalHistory #navalwarfare #Navy #USNavy #USSAltamaha #USSAltamahaCVE-18 #warfare #WW2

Launched on 22 May 1942 and commissioned on 15 September 1942, USS Altamaha (AVG-18/ACV-18/CVE-18) was a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier in the United States Navy during World War II. Before commissioning, her designation was changed from AGV-18 to ACV-18. On 15 July 1943 the designation was changed again, this time to CVE-18.From commissioning until March 1944, Altamaha undertook training and transport tasks, delivering planes and cargo throughout the Pacific. On 24 February 1944, in a test off the California coast, blimp K-29 landed on USS Altamaha (CVE-18). this was the first time a non-rigid airship landed and took off from an aircraft carrier at sea. From March to April 1944, she undertook anti-submarine patrols off the Marshall Islands. On 11 April she was the subject of a torpedo attack, but evaded all four torpedoes. After returning the the US west coast for maintenance she resumed transport duties for the remainder of the war.

Launched on 22 May 1942 and commissioned on 15 September 1942, USS Altamaha (AVG-18/ACV-18/CVE-18) was a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier in the United States Navy during World War II. Before commissioning, her designation was changed from AGV-18 to ACV-18. On 15 July 1943 the designation was changed again, this time to CVE-18.From commissioning until March 1944, Altamaha undertook training and transport tasks, delivering planes and cargo throughout the Pacific. On 24 February 1944, in a test off the California coast, blimp K-29 landed on USS Altamaha (CVE-18). this was the first time a non-rigid airship landed and took off from an aircraft carrier at sea. From March to April 1944, she undertook anti-submarine patrols off the Marshall Islands. On 11 April she was the subject of a torpedo attack, but evaded all four torpedoes. After returning the the US west coast for maintenance she resumed transport duties for the remainder of the war.

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Canadian Aircraft Carrier HMCS Magnificent. HMCS Magnificent was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Canadian Navy from 1948 to 1957. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/canadian-aircraft-carrier-hmcs-magnificent/ #aircraftcarrier #CanadianAircraftCarrier #HMCSMagnificent #Military #naval #NavalWarfare #Navy #RCN #RoyalCanadianNavy #Ship #warship

HMCS Magnificent was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Canadian Navy from 1948 to 1957.

Towards the end of the Second World War, Canada anticipated the need for additional and larger aircraft carriers to operated in the Pacific against Japan. At this time it crewed two British Royal Navy escort carriers (HMS Nabob which was heavily damaged and HMS Puncher). Negotiations led to Britain offering the Colossus-class carrier, HMS Warrior (HMCS Warrior in Canadian service) and The Majestic-class HMS Magnificent (HMCS Magnificent in Canadian service).

Warrior entered service in 1946, but was considered unsuitable for Canadian conditions, as she had been built to operate in the tropics and lacked heating. In 1948 she was replaced by Magnificent. The carrier was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy on 21 March 1948.

Following the Suez Crisis, the Canadian Government agreed to send a peacekeeping for to Egypt. HMCS Magnificent transported 406 Canadian troops and their vehicles along with 4 Royal Canadian Air Force de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otters and a single H04S helicopter. For this trip, she had her guns removed and complement reduced to 600. She unloaded her cargo in Port Said in January 1957.

HMCS Magnificent was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Canadian Navy from 1948 to 1957.

Towards the end of the Second World War, Canada anticipated the need for additional and larger aircraft carriers to operated in the Pacific against Japan. At this time it crewed two British Royal Navy escort carriers (HMS Nabob which was heavily damaged and HMS Puncher). Negotiations led to Britain offering the Colossus-class carrier, HMS Warrior (HMCS Warrior in Canadian service) and The Majestic-class HMS Magnificent (HMCS Magnificent in Canadian service).

Warrior entered service in 1946, but was considered unsuitable for Canadian conditions, as she had been built to operate in the tropics and lacked heating. In 1948 she was replaced by Magnificent. The carrier was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy on 21 March 1948.

Following the Suez Crisis, the Canadian Government agreed to send a peacekeeping for to Egypt. HMCS Magnificent transported 406 Canadian troops and their vehicles along with 4 Royal Canadian Air Force de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otters and a single H04S helicopter. For this trip, she had her guns removed and complement reduced to 600. She unloaded her cargo in Port Said in January 1957.

HMCS Magnificent was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Canadian Navy from 1948 to 1957.

Towards the end of the Second World War, Canada anticipated the need for additional and larger aircraft carriers to operated in the Pacific against Japan. At this time it crewed two British Royal Navy escort carriers (HMS Nabob which was heavily damaged and HMS Puncher). Negotiations led to Britain offering the Colossus-class carrier, HMS Warrior (HMCS Warrior in Canadian service) and The Majestic-class HMS Magnificent (HMCS Magnificent in Canadian service).

Warrior entered service in 1946, but was considered unsuitable for Canadian conditions, as she had been built to operate in the tropics and lacked heating. In 1948 she was replaced by Magnificent. The carrier was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy on 21 March 1948.

Following the Suez Crisis, the Canadian Government agreed to send a peacekeeping for to Egypt. HMCS Magnificent transported 406 Canadian troops and their vehicles along with 4 Royal Canadian Air Force de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otters and a single H04S helicopter. For this trip, she had her guns removed and complement reduced to 600. She unloaded her cargo in Port Said in January 1957.

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Douglas A-4G Skyhawks on HMAS Melbourne https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-melbourne-ii-r21/ #HMASMelbourne #RAN #RoyalAustralianNavy #aircraftcarrier #warship #ship #navy #naval #aircraft #GrummanTracker #GrummanS2Tracker #DouglasA4Skyhawk #aeroplane #airplane

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Douglas A-4G Skyhawk taking off from HMAS Melbourne https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-melbourne-ii-r21/ #HMASMelbourne #RAN #RoyalAustralianNavy #aircraftcarrier #warship #ship #navy #naval #aircraft #GrummanTracker #GrummanS2Tracker #DouglasA4Skyhawk #aeroplane #airplane

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Douglas A-4G Skyhawk just landed on HMAS Melbourne https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-melbourne-ii-r21/ #HMASMelbourne #RAN #RoyalAustralianNavy #aircraftcarrier #warship #ship #navy #naval #aircraft #GrummanTracker #GrummanS2Tracker #DouglasA4Skyhawk #aeroplane #airplane

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Grumman S-2 Tracker being launched from HMAS Melbourne https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-melbourne-ii-r21/ #HMASMelbourne #RAN #RoyalAustralianNavy #aircraftcarrier #warship #ship #navy #naval #aircraft #GrummanTracker #GrummanS2Tracker #DouglasA4Skyhawk #aeroplane #airplane

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HMAS Melbourne (II) R21 was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-melbourne-ii-r21/ #HMASMelbourne #RAN #RoyalAustralianNavy #aircraftcarrier #warship #ship #navy #naval #aircraft #GrummanTracker #GrummanS2Tracker #DouglasA4Skyhawk #aeroplane #airplane

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HMAS Melbourne (II) R21 was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hmas-melbourne-ii-r21/ #HMASMelbourne #RAN #RoyalAustralianNavy #aircraftcarrier #warship #ship #navy #naval #aircraft #GrummanTracker #GrummanS2Tracker #DouglasA4Skyhawk #aeroplane #airplane

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Canadian Aircraft Carrier HMCS Warrior https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/canadian-aircraft-carrier-hmcs-warrior/ #aircraftcarrier #HMCSWarrior #Military #naval #Navy #RoyalCanadianNavy #SecondWorldWar #warship #WorldWartwo #WW2 #WWII

Laid down on 12 December 1942 as HMS Warrior, a Colossus-class light-aircraft carrier for the Royal Navy, the ship was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy as HMCS Warrior. Commissioned on 24 January 1946, she lacked heating for some of the onboard equipment, as the Royal Navy had intended her to be used in the tropics where heating was unnecessary. Unfortunately, the Royal Canadian Navy operated in a much colder climate, which made her unsuitable for service in the north. Combined with defense cuts, it was decided to only operate one aircraft carrier (the other being HMCS Magnificent which would shortly be available) and Warrior was returned to the Royal Navy on 23 March 1948.

While operated by the RCN, Warrior embarked 803 (Supermarine Seafires and 825 Squadrons (Fairey Fireflies). In August 1947, the squadrons were re-equipped with Firefly Mark IV and Hawker Sea Fury aircraft.

After a period of service with the Royal Navy, she was sold to Argentina as ARA Independencia.

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US Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin CV-13
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