HMS Eagle (CV): Variant #1

HMS Eagle (CV): Variant #1 — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Detailed 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal representing HMS Eagle (CV): Variant #1, designed for GHQ naval miniatures.
 
Historical Information
HMS Eagle (94) was converted from the incomplete Chilean battleship Almirante Cochrane and commissioned as a Royal Navy aircraft carrier in 1924. During World War II she operated extensively in the Mediterranean, escorting convoys and flying aircraft reinforcements to Malta; on 11 August 1942, while covering Operation Pedestal, she was struck by four torpedoes from U-73 and sank within minutes.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: 20 February 1924
Class: Unique battleship-to-carrier conversion
Number in Class: 1
Nickname: None commonly recorded
Primary Theater: Mediterranean
Major Operation: Operation Pedestal and Malta aircraft-delivery missions
Aircraft Complement: Typically about 25–30 aircraft
Final Disposition: Torpedoed and sunk by U-73 on 11 August 1942 during Operation Pedestal
 
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