CV Victorious 1943-45 nvw

CV Victorious 1943-45 — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CV Victorious 1943-45 decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Nav4008: CV Victorious 1943-45 1-3000. Specifically scaled to the NavWar model.

Decal Information

This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CV Victorious 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 Victorious (R38) was commissioned in 1941 and quickly saw action when her Swordfish torpedo bombers attacked Bismarck in May of that year. She later served on Arctic and Mediterranean operations, supported Operation Pedestal and Operation Torch, deployed with the U.S. Pacific Fleet in 1943 under the informal nickname/codename “Robin,” struck Tirpitz in 1944, and fought with the British Pacific Fleet in 1945.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: 14 May 1941 Class: Illustrious-class aircraft carrier Number in Class: 4 Nickname: USS Robin (informal U.S. wartime alias) Primary Theater: Atlantic / Arctic / Mediterranean / Pacific Major Operation: Pursuit of Bismarck and Operation Tungsten Aircraft Complement: Approximately 36–57 aircraft depending period and deck park Final Disposition: Decommissioned in 1968 and scrapped in 1969