| Accession Number | 302653 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 6x8", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 6x8", Paper (Fibre-based), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LEXINGTON (CV-2). THE EIGHT 8 INCH/55 MARK 9 GUNS ...
Description
STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LEXINGTON (CV-2). THE EIGHT 8 INCH/55 MARK 9 GUNS MOUNTED IN TWIN TURRETS BEFORE AND ABAFT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE AND THE BIPLANES COMPRISING THE SHIP'S AIR GROUP INDICATE THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN PRIOR TO WORLD WAR 2. NOTE THE MASSIVE FUNNEL. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)