• Black and white grainy image of USS Langley
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    The USS Langley started its career as the collier USS Jupiter.  The USS Jupiter transported coal for the Navy but was converted into an aircraft carrier in the Norfolk Navy Yard by adding a flight deck and aircraft elevators.  The large holds that were once used to transport coal within the ship made ideal airplane hangers once the conversion was complete.  (US Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 52365)

  • Black and white grainy image of USS Langley

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