This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, from Oct. 23-25, 1944. The battle showcased the bravery, steadfast determination, and initiative of our service members who fought in WWII. Here at USS Constitution, we are proud to honor those who came before us and to share lessons and inspirational stories from our history! | USS Constitution

#OTD in 1948, NBC produced a live broadcast of a simulated attack on USS Leyte. It was considered a major feat, requiring one of the largest engineering crews assigned to a single telecast at that point in TV history. One million viewers on the East Coast tuned in to watch Corsairs fight Hellcats. The exercise was deemed a success, with an admiral stating that radar had given the Navy the ability to find the enemy, and "some time in the future, television may enable us to see the enemy." | U.S.

ASMR Full Building: USS Leyte — Cold War Steel Storm Carrier⚓🇺🇸 This Essex-class carrier brought raw airpower wherever it sailed. USS Leyte (CV-32) was driven by eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers feeding four Westinghouse steam turbines, producing about 150,000 shaft horsepower for 33 knots. She carried nearly 90 combat aircraft delivering bombs and rockets at scale. Built for roughly $68 million, annual upkeep estimated $6–8 million during active service. #USNavy #EssexClass #AircraftCarrier #Na

Battle of Leyte Gulf 🌏 Battlefield is an American documentary series that debuted in 1994 on PBS that explores the most important battles fought primarily during the Second World War. 💥 Written by: Dave Flitton Directed by: Dave Flitton Theme music composer: David Galbraith Producers: Andy Aitken, Justin McCarthy #WW2inPH #BattleOfLeyteGulf #Leyte #LeyteGulf #Navy | World War II in the Philippines

Sailors aboard USS Leyte Gulf CG-55, operating in U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet, explain why there is #NoHigherHonor than serving in the U.S. Navy and carrying on the legacy of previous generations #InHarmsWay. #244NavyBday | U.S. Pacific Fleet

BOW WAVE ACTION USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) (CG-64) #ship #sea #storm #navigation #lifeonship #anchor #lifeatsea #ocean #fblifestyle | Ship on Sea