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USS Lexington found and the condition of the Aircraft is staggering
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I always thought V meant heavier than air, this related to the fact that when the designation came into use there were no helicopters, just airships ‘lighter than air’ and fixed wing ‘heavier than air’. Could be a complete red herring though!
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