#Lexington was disabled by Aichi D3A Type 99 dive-bombers and Nakajima B5N Type 97 torpedo-bombers launched from #Zuikaku and #Shōkaku at the Battle of the Coral Sea. Abandoned and on fire, she was scuttled by #USSPhelps. Lady Lex was the first U.S. fleet carrier lost in the #SWW. #IJN #NavalHistory
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