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USS Enterprise (CV-6)

The ”Big E” from the Doolittle Raid, Midway, and Santa Cruz to Guadalcanal and Leyte Doyle. The USS Enterprise (CV-6) aircraft carrier served in every major action of the Paci c War. Referred to as the “Big E,” this vessel scored one of the most impressive tallies of destruction to the enemy of any Allied warship during WWII. Learn the Enterprise's design and production, wartime operations, and postwar decommissioning through stunning photos, coupled with informative captions. 128 pages, 236 color and B&W photos. 9"x 9", hardcover. #110639 $19.95

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The USS Enterprise (CV-6) was a 1/200 Scale – Over 4-Feet Long! YorktownClass carrier that served in major actions of the Paci c War, including the attack on Pearl that served in major actions of the Paci c War, including the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway, and more. This vessel was the most decorated warship of WWII, receiving 20 battle stars. This 1/200 scale plastic kit of "The Big E" measures over 4-feet long! It includes over 1130 pieces, and features a one-piece hull, a nely rendered deck pattern, accurately detailed guns, 8 pieces of photo etched frets for handrails, ladders, and radar parts, and a number of aircraft models: F4F-4 (5) SBD-3 (5) TBD-1 (5). Assembly required. Skill level 5. 49" long. #110653 Reg: $549.95 $449.95

USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) Kit

This 1/500 scale, plastic kit of the "Tico" in her post-WWII con guration features a realistic deck, authentic decals, a detailed hull, and more. 140 pieces. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 21" long. #107667 $29.95

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Historic U.S. Navy Vessels

Doyle. These highly illustrated titles will put you on the deck of these warships. 9"x 9", hardcover.

USS Yorktown (CV-5): From Design and Construction to the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway – America's rst battle-ready and purpose-built aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown (CV-5) had a crew ready-set for combat after running Atlantic neutrality patrols throughout 1941. Examine its construction, the pilots ying from its deck, and record at Coral Sea and Midway. 112 pages, 180 B&W photos. #702358

USS New Jersey (BB-62): From World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Museum Ship The battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) saw combat during WWII and the Korean War and was the only battleship of any nation to see service during the Vietnam War. This book, documents the history from her construction through combat during each of her wars, and her preservation today. 112 pages, +225 photos. #107406

USS North Carolina (BB-55): From WWII Combat to Museum Ship – The first “fast” battleship-class leader, as well as the U.S. Navy’s initial ship for WWII, the USS North Carolina represented a hopeful symbol and proud addition to an aging eet. 112 pages, 281 color and B&W photos. #106019

USS Iowa (BB-61): The Story of “The Big Stick” From 1940 to the Present Explores the USS Iowa’s development and design, service in World War II and Korea, recommissioning in the 1980s, and tragic and deadly explosion in 1989. 128 pages, 277 photos. #105036

1/700 SCALE

Three of the world’s most legendary warships are featured in this premium collection of 1/700 scale, die cast models – replicas of battleships and aircraft carriers from World War II. An amazing attention to detail is featured with each one including a revised color scheme, realistic deck and superstructure details, a new wooden-look presentation stand, and a sea-wave blister for unique waterline display.

HMS Hood During WWII, the Hood and the DKM Bismarck faced head-on during the Battle of Denmark Strait (May 24, 1941). Less than ten minutes after opening re, the Bismarck connected with a 38mm shell and broke the Hood in two, killing 1,415 men. 14¾" long. #701954

HMS Ark Royal – One of the most active aircraft carriers of the entire war, the British carriers of the entire war, the British HMS Ark Royal was fatally HMS Ark Royal was fatally struck by the German submarine U-86 in November of 1941. 13¾" long. #701960

DKM Tirpitz – In November of 1944, British Lancasters attacked the DKM Tirpitz, causing it to quickly capsize, killing at least 950 crewmen. 13¾" long. #701957quickly capsize, killing at least 950 crewmen. 13¾" long. All models include two display bases!

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