Comments on: CV-16

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:13:11 +0000

The Grumman TBM Avenger was the plane that, future president, George H. W. Bush flew during WWII. He spent about 4 days on the Lexington CV-16. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum, at Addison Airport, has a TBM Avenger that they fly. It is in mint condition. He also has an F4-U Corsair and a P-51D Mustang that are flyable.. If your dad is in the area take him to the museum. I am sure he would appreciate it. He may cry a little, but appreciate it.

By: mark bates

mark bates — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:02:14 +0000

His squardron was the last off before it was hit. They had to land on the old Hornet, I believe. I’ll tell him what you said. He doesn’t talk about it much, as most vets don’t.
He flew TBM’s which as you probably know ,were torpedo bombers, made by Gruman

Mark

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:40:15 +0000

That Lexington was CV-2 and was sunk at the Battle of Coral Sea. CV-16 was already being built at that time. A petition was made to change the ships’ name to the Lexington. Your dad is a true Hero.

By: mark bates

mark bates — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:21:22 +0000

Hey Matt;

My Dad flew off the Lexington during WWII, in the Battle of the Coral Sea.