USS Yorktown (CV-5) MS Blue Deck (GHQ 1942 Model)

USS Yorktown (CV-5) MS Blue Deck (GHQ 1942 Model) — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Yorktown (CV-5) in the MS Blue Deck (GHQ 1942 Model) configuration.
 
Historical Information
The USS Yorktown (CV-5) was the lead ship of the Yorktown class and was commissioned on September 30, 1937. Her design combined speed, aircraft capacity, and range in a highly effective prewar fleet carrier.
 
During World War II, Yorktown fought at the Battle of the Coral Sea and returned to action after rapid repairs for the Battle of Midway. Japanese carrier aircraft crippled her at Midway, and she was later struck by torpedoes from submarine I-168 and sank on June 7, 1942.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: September 30, 1937
Class: Yorktown class
Number in Class: 3
Primary Theater: Pacific
Major Operations: Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 90 aircraft, including Grumman F4F Wildcats, Douglas SBD Dauntlesses, and Douglas TBD Devastators during 1942
Final Disposition: Sunk on June 7, 1942, following damage sustained during the Battle of Midway
 
Model Compatibility:
This deck decal is sized for the applicable GHQ 1-2400 scale model. Where a product is identified for a specific GHQ casting, year, or model configuration, use it with that corresponding miniature.