CV-16 Lexington Angled Deck nvw

CV-16 Lexington angled deck — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CV-16 Lexington angled deck decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar's 1-3000 scale N628 ORISKANY 1962 model.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV-16 Lexington during that period of time. Customers report that most decals fit Davco ship castings fairly well. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.
 
Historical Information
The USS Lexington (CV-16) was an Essex-class fleet aircraft carrier operated by the United States Navy. She was one of 24 completed ships in the class from 32 ordered and was commissioned on February 17, 1943.
Lexington served in Pacific operations. Her major assignments included Tarawa, the Marshall Islands, the Marianas, the Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and strikes against Japan.
 
Key Historical Details
Class: Essex class
Ship Type: Aircraft carrier
Entered Service: February 17, 1943
Primary Role: Carrier aviation and fleet support
Number Built: 24 completed from 32 ordered
Current Status: Lexington later became a training carrier, was decommissioned in 1991, and is preserved as a museum ship in Corpus Christi, Texas.