USS HANCOCK CV-19 Length overall: 270.8m Beam max: 44.9m Displacement standard: 27100t Full load: 36380t Hancock was the first of the ‘long hull’ Essex class carriers to be completed, being commissioning 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 Indochina, 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 She was withdrawn from service 1n 1947, and after modernization and further service, was scrapped in 1976. Hancock was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and received four battle stars for service in World War II
Item No 05737
Item Name USS HANCOCK CV-19
Bar Code 6922803657370
Scale 1:700
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 383.8 mm Width: 59.8mm
Total Parts 523pcs
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts n/a
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 32pcs sprues plus lower hull, upper hull, decks and waterline plate and display stand
Paint Schemes Measure 32/3a.
Released Date n/a
More Features Either waterline version or full hull version can be selected.