The USS Yorktown (CV-10) was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. Under construction as Bon Homme Richard, this new Essex-class carrier was renamed the Yorktown in honor of Yorktown (CV-5), sunk at the epic Battle of Midway (June 1942). Built in an amazing 16 ½ months at Newport News, Virginia, the Yorktown was commissioned on April 15, 1943. This aircraft carrier participated significantly in the Pacific Offensive that began in late 1943 and ended with the defeat of Japan in 1945. The Yorktown received the Presidential Unit Citation and earned 11 battle stars for service in World War II. Much of the Academy Award-winning documentary "The Fighting Lady" (1944) was filmed aboard the Yorktown.
The Yorktown now anchors the Patriot's Point Naval & Maritime Museum, along with the Balao class submarine Clamagore, which are open year-round for tours. Numerous warplanes are on display in the Yorktown's 40,000 square foot hangar bay and on its 888-ft. flight deck. The National Congressional Medal of Honor Museum is also now located aboard the aircraft carrier. The Yorktown hosts special events throughout the year as well as overnight camping options for scout groups, etc.
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