IJN Hosho (CVL): Version Post 1940

IJN Hosho (CVL): Version Post 1940 — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale light aircraft carrier deck decal representing IJN Hosho (CVL) in the Version Post 1940 configuration.
 
Historical Information
Hosho was Japan's first purpose-built aircraft carrier and one of the world's earliest ships designed from the keel up for carrier operations. Laid down by Asano Shipbuilding and completed at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, she was commissioned in 1922 and became a foundational training and development platform for Japanese naval aviation.
 
Key Historical Details:
Builder / Commissioning: Laid down by Asano Shipbuilding and completed at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal; commissioned in 1922.
Entry into Service: Entered service as the Imperial Japanese Navy's first purpose-built aircraft carrier and helped establish Japanese carrier doctrine and training.
Major Campaigns: Prewar operations off China and primarily training and support duties during the Pacific War.
Notable Operations: Served mainly as a training carrier in World War II and accompanied the Japanese Main Body during the Midway operation.
Combat Service: Her wartime role was largely training and support rather than front-line carrier strike operations.
Fate / Postwar Disposition: Survived World War II, served in repatriation duties, and was scrapped in 1946-47.
 
Model Compatibility:
This deck decal is specifically sized to fit the applicable GHQ 1-2400 scale miniature.