Commissioned in January 1944, she served in several campaigns in the Pacific War, earning four battle stars. She was badly damaged by a Japanese air attack in March 1945, with the loss of over 800 of her crew, becoming the most heavily damaged United States aircraft carrier to survive the war. Either waterline version or full hull version can be constructed. Kit includes SBD, F4U, F6F, SB2C, TBF, – total 5 typesand 20 aircraft with clear canopies and folding wings. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.