USS Yorktown CV-5 Kit This Aircraft Carrier was commissioned by the US Navy in 1937 and saw service until she was finally sunk in 1942 at the Battle of Midway. Named after the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, she was the lead ship in her fleet until she was hit but 3 consecutive dive bomb attacks. She stayed afloat for some time but eventually the flooding was too much and an evacuation was ordered. 141 men were lost. About This Model Full Hanger Deck Details 5 Photo Etch Sheets Full Colour Painting Guide Single Piece Hull With Panelling Detail Positional Elevators Includes 3 Types of US Navy Planes Scale - 1:350 Length - 720mm Width - 101mm Model Number - 65301