Hancock was the first of the ‘long hull’ Essex class carriers to be completed, being commissioned in April of 1944. Hancock first saw action with the Third Fleet in attacks on Formosa, the Philippines, Okinawa, and Japan. In 1945 the carrier took part in attacks on Indo-China, Okinawa, and Japan itself. Damaged in an aircraft explosion in January 1945 and again by kamikaze strike in April, Hancock returned to take part in Magic Carpet operations. She was withdrawn from service in 1947, and after modernization and further service she was scrapped in 1976. Hancock was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and received four battle stars for service in World War II.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/700
Skill Level: 3
Length: 15.2”
Beam: 2.4”
Parts: 523
- Painting and assembly required
- 32 sprues
- Build waterline or full hull version
- One-piece hulls, waterline plate and flight deck
- Two-piece hangar deck
- Includes display stand and nameplate
- Thirteen 40mm gun and four 5”38 guns
- Onboard aircraft includes F6F, SB2-C and TBF
- Detailed island and flight deck assemblies
- One decal sheet for Measure 32/3a
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
Hull Red
Gold
Flat Black
Sea Blue
Ocean Grey
Light Grey
Deck Blue
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