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USS Essex CV-9 All prices are subject to change without notice, click on item for the latest price. U.S. Aircraft Carrier CV-9 Essex 1/350 Scale Kit Plastic Model Kit The lead ship of her class, which was larger than the previous Yorktown class, the USS Essex was launched in July, 1942 - and now you can launch her again! This 1/350 scale plastic kit is amazing in its detail. Your Essex includes a choice of waterline or full hull configurations, intricate island detailing, realistic guns, and an exquisitely detailed flight deck that includes 12 aircraft with clear canopies and folding wings. Measures 30½" long and includes a display stand; 610 parts, skill level 3. #0092267 Price: $144.00 Trumpeter 1/350 USS Essex CV9 Aircraft Carrier - 5602 \by Trumpeter Models  Plastic Ship Model Kit. Price:  $96.95  Product Description The fourth Essex (CV-9) was launched 31 July 1942 by Newport News Shipbuilding; and commissioned 31 December 1942. Following  her shakedown cruise Essex sailed to the Pacific in May 1943 to begin a succession of victories which would bring her to Tokyo Bay. The Essex first saw action in the raids on Marcus Island on 31 August 1943. Essex also participated in raids against Wake and Rabaul and supported the landings in the Gilberts and the Marshalls. In 1944 Essex saw action in the Marshalls, Truk, the Marianas, the Palaus,  the Philippines, and off Okinawa and Formosa. In the final year of the war she participated in actions off the Philippines, Taiwan, Iwo Jima and Japan. Essex was hit by a kamikaze in November of 1944 while operating off Luzon with the Third Fleet. Following the Japanese surrender, Essex continued defensive combat air patrols until 3 September when she was ordered to Bremerton, Wash., for  inactivation. On 9 January 1947, she was placed out of commission in reserve. Modernization endowed Essex with a new flight deck, and a streamlined island superstructure, on 16 January 1951 when recommissioned. Essex received the Presidential Unit Citation, and 13  battle stars for World War II service. After modernization and further service, Essex was decommissioned in 1969 and scrapped in 1975. Plastic cement and paint are required for assembly, and are sold separately.  ASIN: B0006MJ5A8 Evening Return Sam Lyons. Naval Aviation Art Print Fighter Squadron VF-72 The Essex-class carrier CVA-31 USS Bon Homme Richard sails the Sea of Japan during the Korean conflict as F4U-4s of VF-74 fly in a holding pattern while F9F-2s of VF-72 land on the "Bonny Dick." 22"x 17" print is signed and numbered by the artist. #0075008    Price: $145.00 USS Exxex CV-9 1/700 Scale Kit Plastic Ship Model Kit. This model represents a "short hull" Essex Class carrier with mid-war armament upgrades and a second flight deck catapult. This "waterline" plastic kit features molded-in surface details, anti-aircraft machine guns and Hellcat, Corsair, Helldiver  and Avenger planes for the deck. Assembly required.  .....#0090565 $16.95 Off to the Turkey Shoot with a FREE Book Aviation Art, Navy Art Purchase the Print, Get the Book Free! A $24.95 Value! Stan Stokes. F6F Hellcat pilot and Medal of Honor recipient Capt. David McCampbell departs the USS Essex during the Marianas Turkey Shoot. 16"x 11½" signed and numbered limited edition print. The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II. Tillman. In June, 1944, American and Japanese carrier fleets both hoped to take control of the vital Marianas Islands - and when they met, their engagement escalated into the most spectacular aircraft carrier battle in history. Drawn from official sources and from numerous interviews with participants from both sides, this is a thorough account of the battle in which more than 300 Japanese aircraft were destroyed. 368 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover. #0087209 Price: $39.95

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