Wednesday, November 21, 2018

USS Lexington

Shipshapes

Lexington-class (Saratoga paint scheme)



Real Length:
888 feet
Real Beam: 106 feet

Model Length: 3.35 inches
Model Beam: 0.75 inches
Time to Complete: 5 hours

Originally laid down to be a battlecruiser, the Saratoga became the third aircraft carrier in the United States navy as well as the second Lexington-class carrier. Saratoga participated in numerous battles in the Pacific AO, earning eight battle stars. She was eventually sunk in Operation Crossroads as a test ship.

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