CV-13 Franklin MS Blue Deck nvw

CV-13 Franklin MS Blue deck — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal
This CV-13 Franklin MS Blue deck decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar Essex model ship.
 
Decal Information
This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV-13 Franklin 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 Franklin (CV-13) 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 January 31, 1944.
Franklin served in Pacific operations. Her major assignments included the Marianas, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and strikes against Japan.
 
Key Historical Details
Commissioned: January 31, 1944
Class: Essex class
Number in Class: 24 completed from 32 ordered
Primary Theater: Pacific
Major Operation: the Marianas, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and strikes against Japan
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 90–100 aircraft in a typical World War II configuration, including Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters, Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers, and Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bombers. The exact air group varied by date and mission.
Final Disposition: Badly damaged off Japan on March 19, 1945, Franklin survived but never returned to active service. She was decommissioned in 1947 and sold for scrapping in 1966.