Yorktown was laid down in 1934, launched in 1936, and commissioned in 1937. After completing its shakedown cruise in 1938, Yorktown participated in exercises simulating attacks on the US East Coast. Joining the Pacific Fleet in 1939, tactical exercises continued in 1940, with a focus on defending the Hawaiian islands in the North Pacific. Following the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Yorktown became the flagship of aircraft carrier Task Force 17. It participated in the decisive Battle of Midway in June 1942. During the Battle of Midway, Yorktown sustained direct hits from Japanese torpedo aircraft but did not immediately sink. However, attempts at salvage were thwarted when a final assault by an IJN submarine caused Yorktown to eventually capsize and sink on June 7th, 1942. Total Parts Count: 1120+. Photo Etched Parts: 8 Pieces Length: 1245 mm Width: 180 mm FEATURES. One-piece hull made from two-directional slide molds – Deck pattern finely rendered. Accurately detailed gun – 8 pieces of photo etched frets for handrais, ladders, radar parts etc. Aircraft F4F-4 x5 SBD-3 x5 TBD-1 x5.