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USS Yorktown (CV-5). She was the lead ship of the Yorktown-class and sister ship to Enterprise (CV-6) and Hornet (CV-8)

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What was the name of the US aircraft carrier sunk at the Battle of Midway?

The USS Yorktown.


What was the name of US Aircraft Carrier CV-5?

USS Yorktown. It was sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942


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What was the name of the US carrier sunk at Midway?

USS Yorktown.


What is the name of the us carrier that was part of the doolittle raid and the Battle of Midway?

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