CV Hermes nvw

CV Hermes — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CV Hermes decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. CV Hermes 1-3000. Specifically scaled to the NavWar model.

Decal Information

This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV Hermes 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

HMS Hermes (95) was laid down as a purpose-designed aircraft carrier and commissioned in 1924. During World War II she served in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, supported British operations in East Africa and the Middle East, and joined the Eastern Fleet at Ceylon; on 9 April 1942 she was caught without embarked aircraft and sunk by Japanese carrier dive bombers near Batticaloa.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: 18 February 1924 Class: Unique purpose-built aircraft carrier design Number in Class: 1 Nickname: None commonly recorded Primary Theater: Indian Ocean Major Operation: Indian Ocean operations and the 1942 Japanese carrier raid on Ceylon Aircraft Complement: About 20 aircraft Final Disposition: Sunk by Japanese carrier aircraft on 9 April 1942