CVS-20 Bennington Angled Deck nvw

CVS-20 Bennington angled deck — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CVS-20 Bennington angled deck decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar's 1-3000 scaleN628 ORISKANY 1962 model.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CVS-20 Bennington 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 Bennington (CV-20) 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 August 6, 1944.
Bennington served in Pacific operations. Her major assignments included Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and strikes against the Japanese home islands.
 
Key Historical Details
Class: Essex class
Ship Type: Aircraft carrier
Entered Service: August 6, 1944
Primary Role: Carrier aviation and fleet support
Number Built: 24 completed from 32 ordered
Current Status: Bennington later served during the Cold War and Vietnam era, was decommissioned in 1970, and sold for scrapping in 1994.