Lapwing (AVP-1) Class: Photographs
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These photographs were selected to show the original configuration of this class and major subsequent modifications. For most classes many other photographs exist. For more complete online collections of U. S. Navy ship photographs see in particular the U. S. Naval Historical Center Online Library and the NavSource Photo Archive. |
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USS Teal (AM-23) or Sandpiper (AM-25) Photographed using sails while serving as an aircraft tender circa 1925. Photo No. NH 50174 (identified as Teal) and NH 59926 (identified as Sandpiper). Source: U.S. Naval Historical Center |
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USS Gannet (AM-41) Underway during a fleet review on 4 January 1927 while serving as an aircraft tender. Photo No. NH 53817 Source: U.S. Naval Historical Center |
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USS Avocet (AM-19) After being blown onto a sand bar at Chefoo, China by a typhoon on 26 August 1928. She is carrying a Martin T3M-2 torpedo plane of VT Squadron 5A. USS Jason (AC-12), also serving as an aircraft tender, is in the distance. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Marine Corps Museum, Jack A. Wagner collection, from copy at U.S. Naval Historical Center |
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USS Heron (AM-10) Serving as an aircraft tender before 1936. Photo No. Unknown Source: U.S. Naval Historical Center |
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USS Gannet (AVP-8) Serving as an aircraft tender in or after 1936. Photo No. NH 53818 Source: U.S. Naval Historical Center |
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USS Teal (AVP-5) Off the Mare Island Navy Yard on 9 July 1942. Photo No. 19-N-31393 Source: U.S. Naval Historical Center |
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