My Dad flew 46 combat mission with VF-19 from the Lexington in the summer and fall of 1944. I made a special trip from the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola to Corpus Christi to see the ship, and loved every minute of my visit. There's even a photo, tucked away in a little alcove below the flight deck, of my Dad and several other VF-19 pilots. From the galley to the machine shop to the hangar deck and the captain's bridge - good stuff!
My old man did his duty on the Lex in the early 60s. He never left the Gulf of Mexico as it was used as a training ship for aviators. I think at one time my Uncle served on the Lex too.
Ships built during WW2 like Lexington or before were built to last more than 5 or 6 years. My dad who passed in 2017 at age 92 was on the heavy cruiser USS Louisville CA 28 from 1943-46. The Lady Lou was already 10 years old when WW2 started and earned 13 battle stars in the Pacific. The old battleships and old cruisers did the majority of the bombardment in WW2 in the Pacific too. My dad witnesses 51 sailors and Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler buried at sea due to 3 kamikaze hits in the Pacific. The USS Louisville was stored until 1959 in Phila. and one of her 8 inch 55 caliber turrets is in the Nevada Desert. My dad & I visited the Blue Ghost USS Lexington CV 16 a long with the aquarium . God bless our service men & women - past and present.
I was on her in January, '96 on a very cold day when it was reported as about freezing at the Airport that morning but by midday it was uncomfortably warm abord the ship. There was very little open for tour in those days.
I’ve need to Corpus many times in my life and yet I’ve never been on the Lexington I still wanna see how it looks inside in person also thank you for your service to all who’ve served on the Lexington
I came all the way from Malaysia and visited twice in '12 and '13. Great humongous ship. Love the restored aircraft on deck, sat in the Captain's chair and visited the cinema. Would love to visit again if I have the chance.
Imagine the enemy reporting the ship sunk just to keep coming back and back.. 🇺🇸
My Dad flew 46 combat mission with VF-19 from the Lexington in the summer and fall of 1944. I made a special trip from the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola to Corpus Christi to see the ship, and loved every minute of my visit. There's even a photo, tucked away in a little alcove below the flight deck, of my Dad and several other VF-19 pilots. From the galley to the machine shop to the hangar deck and the captain's bridge - good stuff!
My old man did his duty on the Lex in the early 60s. He never left the Gulf of Mexico as it was used as a training ship for aviators. I think at one time my Uncle served on the Lex too.
Ships built during WW2 like Lexington or before were built to last more than 5 or 6 years. My dad who passed in 2017 at age 92 was on the heavy cruiser USS Louisville CA 28 from 1943-46. The Lady Lou was already 10 years old when WW2 started and earned 13 battle stars in the Pacific. The old battleships and old cruisers did the majority of the bombardment in WW2 in the Pacific too. My dad witnesses 51 sailors and Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler buried at sea due to 3 kamikaze hits in the Pacific. The USS Louisville was stored until 1959 in Phila. and one of her 8 inch 55 caliber turrets is in the Nevada Desert. My dad & I visited the Blue Ghost USS Lexington CV 16 a long with the aquarium . God bless our service men & women - past and present.
I'll be moving to Corpus Christi so I'll be going here once a while... Preparing for the Summer fun
Great video--looking forward to seeing her myself in early June. Haven't been 'haze gray and underway' in a few years, so I need my fix.
Great place to visit. My dad used to ride the MS150 and we would do the Lexington the day after now I am taking my kid to the same place
Looks even better than 20 years ago when I first was there :-)
I was on her in January, '96 on a very cold day when it was reported as about freezing at the Airport that morning but by midday it was uncomfortably warm abord the ship. There was very little open for tour in those days.
I’ve need to Corpus many times in my life and yet I’ve never been on the Lexington I still wanna see how it looks inside in person also thank you for your service to all who’ve served on the Lexington
Fun fact, the F-14 on the Lexington was the main plane in Top Gun, including the barrel roll after being launched, and the tower fly by..
I came all the way from Malaysia and visited twice in '12 and '13. Great humongous ship. Love the restored aircraft on deck, sat in the Captain's chair and visited the cinema. Would love to visit again if I have the chance.
My father served on this ship 1969-1973. He passed on Memorial Day this year. May he RIP
I’d love to see her along with the rest of the museum ships, I have a good distance to travel from Ireland, maybe some day, nice video 👍
I served from 83-86. I might go one more time to see her again.
Been there seen that. Awesome piece of history.
I slept on this ship a long time ago for a cub scouts trip and it was so cool!!
amazing ship!!
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Served onboard in 1970. I get goosebumps when I see it!