MERIT INTERNATIONAL USS Hornet CV-8 Aircraft Carrier 1/200

Model Measures 48 Inches Long !

The USS Hornet CV-8, the seventh ship to carry the name Hornet, was a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. During World War II in the Pacific Theater, she launched the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo and participated in the Battle of Midway and the Buin-Faisi-Tonolai Raid. In the Solomon Islands campaign she was involved in the Capture and Defense of Guadalcanal and the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands where she was irreparably damaged and sunk. Hornet was in service for a year and six days and was the last US fleet carrier ever sunk by enemy fire. For these actions, she was awarded four service stars, a citation for the Doolittle Raid in 1995, and her Torpedo Squadron 8 received a Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism for the Battle of Midway.

The model will come a with sample selection of aircraft that have served with the ship, including the B-25s used in the Doolittle Raid. Additional plane models can be purchased separately later. This kit is a joint venture between Merit International and Trumpeter.

FEATURES:

Giant Size of over 1,239 mm Long

One Piece Injection Molded Hull

Fully Detailed Hanger

Carrier Deck Molded in Clear Plastic to Display Hanger Detail

5 x F4F-4 Wildcat Fighters

5 x SBD 3/4 Dauntless Dive Bombers

8 x TBD-1 Devastator Torpedo Bombers

16 x Doolittle Raid B25 B with Proper Nose art and Markings

Optional Built with “Early” or “Late” Type Radars

Over 1,290 Parts

44 Injection Molded Spruces

9 Photo Etched Detailing Sheets

8 x Turn Metal Barrels for 5 inch Guns

Metal anchor Chains

and so much more.........

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