[Photo] USS Lexington burning as she was being abandoned, 8 May 1942, photo 2 of 2; note USS Chester and other warships nearby

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USS Lexington burning as she was being abandoned, 8 May 1942, photo 2 of 2; note USS Chester and other warships nearby ww2dbase

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ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command

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NH 76561

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8 May 1942

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C. Peter Chen

Added Date

9 Jun 2013

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