Yorktown-Class Aircraft Carrier

The Yorktown class comprised American fleet carriers built before and during the opening phase of the Pacific War. Yorktown, Enterprise, and Hornet carried aircraft into major early battles, including the Doolittle Raid, Coral Sea, and Midway, though not every ship participated in every operation. Enterprise survived the war, while the other ships were lost. Their careers helped establish the importance of carrier aviation. The class was distinct from the later Essex-class USS Yorktown named in memory of the earlier ship. Their air groups also changed over time, replacing earlier aircraft with newer fighters and strike types. A carrier class label alone does not identify one constant wartime aircraft complement.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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