CV-66 America nvw

CV-66 America — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CV-66 America decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar's KITTY HAWK Code - N625 model ships.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV-66 America 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 America (CVA/CV-66) was a Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Commissioned on January 23, 1965, she served primarily with the Atlantic Fleet and Sixth Fleet.
America completed three Vietnam War combat deployments and later supported U.S. operations in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Her service included Operation El Dorado Canyon, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Deny Flight, and humanitarian operations connected with Somalia.
 
Key Historical Details
Class: Kitty Hawk class
Ship Type: Aircraft carrier
Entered Service: January 23, 1965
Primary Role: Carrier aviation and fleet support
Number Built: 3 ships
Current Status: Decommissioned and stricken August 9, 1996; expended during controlled weapons-effects testing and sunk off the U.S. East Coast on May 14, 2005.