Description: Check out our store under the "Military Collectibles" category for similar items and save on shipping! Estate sale find, vintage original WWII photo of a drawing by AMM2/C W. J. Camardese, "The Lexington Minutemen." Photograph released November 18, 1943. The USS Lexington was commissioned in February 1943 and saw extensive service through the Pacific War. For much of her service, she acted as the flagship for Admiral Marc Mitscher, and led the Fast Carrier Task Force through their battles across the Pacific. She was the recipient of 11 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation. Lexington arrived at Pearl Harbor on 9 August 1943, and participated in a raid on Tarawa air bases in late September, followed by a raid against Wake Island in October, before returning to Pearl Harbor to prepare for the Gilbert Islands operation. From 19 to 24 November, she made searches and flew sorties in the Marshalls, covering the landings in the Gilberts. Her aviators downed 29 enemy aircraft on 23 and 24 November. The item measures approximately 8" X 10", approximate shipping weight 4 ounces. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images. (C1B2-407)
Price: 31.51 USD
Location: Bakersfield, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T17:37:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
WWII US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington CV-16 Camardese Photo: WWII US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington CV-16 Camardese Photo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
