HMS Ark Royal (CV): Variant #1

HMS Ark Royal (CV): Variant #1 — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Detailed 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal representing HMS Ark Royal (CV): Variant #1, designed for GHQ naval miniatures.
 
Historical Information
HMS Ark Royal (91) was built by Cammell Laird and commissioned in 1938 as one of the Royal Navy’s most modern prewar fleet carriers. She fought off Norway, supported operations in the Mediterranean and against the French fleet at Mers-el-Kébir, played a decisive role in locating and disabling Bismarck in May 1941, and repeatedly supported Malta; on 13 November 1941 she was torpedoed by U-81 and sank the following day near Gibraltar.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: 16 December 1938
Class: Ark Royal (1938) single-ship design
Number in Class: 1
Nickname: None commonly recorded
Primary Theater: Atlantic / Mediterranean
Major Operation: Pursuit of Bismarck and Malta support operations
Aircraft Complement: Typically about 50–60 aircraft
Final Disposition: Torpedoed by U-81 on 13 November 1941 and sank on 14 November 1941
 
Model Compatibility
This 1-2400 scale deck decal is available in separate versions for GHQ pewter miniatures and Ghukek-designed 3D-printed miniatures. The two versions are not interchangeable. Please select the correct miniature type when ordering