CVN-73 Washington nvw

CVN-73 Washington — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CVN-73 Washington decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CVN-73 Washington 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 George Washington (CVN-73) is the sixth ship of the Nimitz class. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, she was commissioned on July 4, 1992 and named for the first President of the United States.
George Washington supported Operation Vigilant Warrior, Operation Southern Watch, and post-September 11 homeland-defense operations under Operation Noble Eagle. In 2008 she became the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier permanently forward-deployed to Japan. After completing a major refueling and complex overhaul, she returned to Yokosuka in 2024 to resume forward-deployed Seventh Fleet service.
 
Key Historical Details
Class: Nimitz class
Ship Type: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Entered Service: July 4, 1992
Primary Role: Carrier aviation and fleet support
Number Built: 10 ships
Current Status: Remains in active U.S. Navy service and returned to forward-deployed duty at Yokosuka, Japan, in 2024.