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USS Leyte

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Construction startedFebruary 21, 1944
LaunchedAugust 23, 1945
Beam28 m
Builder Newport News Shipbuilding
Aircraft carriedAs built: 90–100 aircraft
Decommissioned15 May 1959
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
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About USS Leyte


USS Leyte was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during and shortly after World War II for the United States Navy. The ship was the third US Navy ship to bear the name. Leyte was commissioned in April 1946, too late to serve in World War II.

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