CV-43 1980s Coral Sea nvw

CV-43 1980's Coral Sea — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CV-43 1980's Coral Sea decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar's N627 MIDWAY model.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV-43 Coral Sea 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 Coral Sea (CVB/CVA/CV-43) was the third and final completed Midway-class aircraft carrier. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, she was commissioned on October 1, 1947 and entered service too late for World War II combat.
Coral Sea became one of the Navy’s most active Cold War carriers. She operated during the Suez Crisis, made repeated Vietnam War combat deployments, supported the evacuation of Saigon and the SS Mayaguez response in 1975, and later flew combat missions during U.S. operations against Libya in 1986.
 
Key Historical Details
Class: Midway class
Ship Type: Aircraft carrier
Entered Service: October 1, 1947
Primary Role: Carrier aviation and fleet support
Number Built: 3 completed from 6 ordered
Current Status: Decommissioned in April 1990 and later sold for dismantling and recycling.