Academy Plastic Model Kit

USS Yorktown CV-5 “Battle of Midway” (1/700) 14229

The Academy 1/700 scale USS Yorktown CV-5 “Battle of Midway” commemorates the 80th anniversary of the historic naval battle that turned the tide of the Pacific War. This finely detailed kit allows modellers to build the carrier as a full hull or waterline version, providing flexibility for display. The kit also includes a flight of SBD Dauntless dive bombers, TBD Devastators, and F4F Wildcats to represent the ship’s air wing during June 1942. With sharp moulding and accurate proportions, this kit offers a rewarding build of the US Navy’s famed “Fighting Lady.”

• 1/700 scale plastic model kit
• USS Yorktown CV-5 aircraft carrier
• Option to build as full hull or waterline
• Includes SBD, TBD, and F4F aircraft
• Commemorative Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary edition

History

Commissioned in 1937, the USS Yorktown CV-5 was the lead ship of her class and became one of the most celebrated carriers of World War II. After seeing action in the Atlantic, Yorktown was transferred to the Pacific, where she fought in the Coral Sea and played a decisive role at Midway in June 1942. Despite suffering heavy damage, her air wing helped deliver crippling blows to the Japanese fleet, contributing to the sinking of multiple enemy carriers. Yorktown herself was fatally damaged during the battle and sank on 7 June 1942, but her sacrifice and that of her crew marked a turning point in the Pacific War. Known as the “Fighting Lady,” Yorktown remains a symbol of courage and resilience in naval history.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.