1:700 Hasegawa 44708 USS Hancock CV-19 WWII – Essex-Class – Water Line Series – American Aircraft Carrier Plastic Model kit

Experience the impressive power of a legendary World War II aircraft carrier with the 1:700 Hasegawa 44708 USS Hancock CV-19 from the famous Water Line Series. This detailed plastic model kit recreates one of the most important American aircraft carriers of the Pacific War and is a must-have for enthusiasts of naval history, WWII warships and high-quality ship modeling.

USS Hancock (CV-19) was an American aircraft carrier of the famous Essex class and belonged to the Ticonderoga subtype. The ship was laid down in January 1943, launched in January 1944 and commissioned into the United States Navy on April 15, 1944. With a length of approximately 271 meters, a beam of 28 meters at the waterline and a full displacement of around 41,700 tons, it represented a formidable naval force. The carrier could reach speeds of about 33 knots and carried between 90 and 100 aircraft.

Originally the ship was to be named Ticonderoga, but shortly before launching its name was changed to USS Hancock. During World War II the carrier played an important role in the Pacific War. It saw its first combat operations in October 1944 when its aircraft carried out diversionary attacks on airfields in Okinawa and Formosa. In November and December 1944 the ship supported American operations in the Philippines. In 1945 aircraft from the carrier took part in operations around Iwo Jima and conducted attacks on the Japanese home islands. Aircraft from USS Hancock were even present during the Japanese surrender ceremony on September 2, 1945 in Tokyo Bay.

After the war the ship was placed in reserve but later underwent a major modernization including a redesigned flight deck, modified superstructure and updated electronic systems. In 1954 the carrier returned to active service and later participated in the Vietnam War. USS Hancock was finally decommissioned on January 30, 1976 and scrapped later that same year.

With this Hasegawa model kit from the well-known 1:700 Water Line Series you can build a detailed replica of this historic American aircraft carrier. The kit includes a full complement of aircraft including Hellcats, Corsairs, Helldivers and Avengers, along with national insignia decals for all aircraft. This makes the model perfect for an impressive naval diorama or a historical fleet collection.

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Features:
– Model of the American aircraft carrier USS Hancock CV-19
– Aircraft carrier from the Essex class and Ticonderoga subtype
– 1:700 scale from the Hasegawa Water Line Series
– Plastic model kit
– Original ship commissioned on April 15, 1944
– Original ship length approximately 271 meters
– Beam at the waterline approximately 28 meters
– Full displacement approximately 41,700 tons
– Maximum speed approximately 33 knots
– Capacity for approximately 90 to 100 aircraft
– Active during the Pacific War in World War II
– Operations around Okinawa, Formosa, the Philippines and Iwo Jima
– Aircraft from the ship present at the Japanese surrender in 1945
– Later modernized and returned to service in 1954
– Participated in the Vietnam War
– Decommissioned on January 30, 1976
– Includes aircraft Hellcats, Corsairs, Helldivers and Avengers
– Includes decals with national insignia for all aircraft

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