Legendary Battleships 241943 USS Hornet CV-8 Aircraft Carrier (1940) 1/1250

Description: Legendary Battleships 241943 USS Hornet CV-8 Aircraft Carrier (1940) 1/1250 * Brand new 1/1250 scale diecast model of USS Hornet CV-8 Aircraft Carrier (1940) die cast model by Legendary Battleships. * Brand new box. * Detailed exterior. * True-to-scale detail. * Officially licensed product. * Comes in plastic display showcase. * This model does not have any openings. * Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. * Dimensions approximately L-8, W-1, H-1.75 inches. * Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. * It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. * HISTORY ASPECTS: * Construction on the seventh Hornet (CV-8) began on 25 September 1939 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. She was launched on 14 December 1940 and commissioned on 20 October 1941 at the Naval Operating Base (NOB), Norfolk, Virginia. * Hornet was a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier. She was in service for just over one year. While in the Pacific theater, Hornet was involved in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, and in the Battle of Midway. In the Solomon Islands campaign, she participated in the defense of Guadalcanal and the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, where on 26 October 1942, Hornet was critically damaged and sunk by Japanese aircraft bombs and torpedoes. * Hornet earned the American Defense Service medal, the American Campaign medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal with 4 battle stars, and the World War II Victory medal. She was the last U.S. fleet carrier lost in action. Combined Shipping Due to the cost structure of this particular item, it is not eligible for combined shipping discounts. This applies only to select items in our store. We do offer combined shipping on other items. Product Warnings The products we sell are adult collectibles and are generally not recommended for children under 14 unless specified. Many products contain small parts and can pose a choking risk to children. Please use only with adult supervision. Always take note of warnings and directions on product packaging. If you have any questions or concerns as to whether a product is suitable for a child, please contact us. California Prop65 Information California Residents: Some products in our store can expose you to chemicals including Lead and Styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. About Dioscape Dioscape is an American hobby retailer based in Scottsdale, AZ. Our company specializes in model trains, diorama products, miniature scenic accessories, model figures, model building kits, model planes, and model cars and trucks (including die-cast) across all major scales.

Price: 53.99 USD

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

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