HMS Illustrious / USS Robin (CV)

HMS Illustrious / USS Robin (CV) — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Detailed 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal representing HMS Illustrious / USS Robin (CV), designed for GHQ naval miniatures.
 
Historical Information
This listing combines an Illustrious-class deck reference with the wartime name “USS Robin.” Historically, the Royal Navy carrier that served alongside the U.S. Navy under the informal nickname/codename “Robin” in 1943 was HMS Victorious, not HMS Illustrious. HMS Illustrious was the lead ship of the Illustrious class and is best known for the November 1940 Taranto strike and later Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific operations.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: 25 May 1940 for HMS Illustrious
Class: Illustrious-class aircraft carrier
Number in Class: 4
Nickname: “USS Robin” was the informal U.S. wartime alias for HMS Victorious, not HMS Illustrious
Primary Theater: Mediterranean / Indian Ocean / Pacific
Major Operation: Taranto for HMS Illustrious; the “Robin” reference belongs to HMS Victorious during her 1943 U.S. Pacific deployment
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 36–57 aircraft depending period and deck park
Final Disposition: HMS Illustrious was sold for scrap in 1956
 
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