This is a 1/1250 scale model in metal of the USS Lexington, CV2, in 1942, modelled in the condition that she fought and was sunk at the Battle of the Coral Sea. She has just returned to the fleet from a modernisation which should have replaced the 8" deck guns with 5" dual purpose guns, as was done with her sister, USS Saratoga. The 8" were removed but only light AA guns were fitted and she went to sea without the 5" and she was sunk before the 5" guns could be fitted.