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JAPANESE PLANE ATTACK UPON USS LEXINGTON (CV-16)

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JAPANESE PLANE ATTACK UPON USS LEXINGTON (CV-16)Can Nos. LengthsPos. MasterSupno, No. 16170: 2-5170 1-6004 98"No. 16173:LS Japanese torpedo plane attacks USS LEXINGTON (CV-16), May 1942. (SV)MCU SBD in flight.LS MCU Japanese planes attack the Lexington (Feb. 20, 1942); ship wing antiaircraft fire. (SV)MCU Australian cruiser (CANBERRA) coming up astern of LEXINGTON; PAN across flight deck of LEXINGTON.MCU Australian cruiser, CANBERRA.MCU LA Australian ADM."s barge coming alongside LEXINGTON.QUALITY: GOOD

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Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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1942-02-26
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