• Black and white grainy image of the USS Langley under attack
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    As the United States entered World War II, the USS Langley was still operational and was put into service in the Pacific.  On February 27, 1942, the Langley was carrying 32 Curtiss P-40 "Warhawk" aircraft for the defense of Java when it was attacked by Japanese air assets.  The USS Langley was crippled during the attack and was later scuttled by torpedoes from the USS Whipple (seen here) after being abandoned.

  • Black and white grainy image of the USS Langley under attack

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