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Midway Class Carrier
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Midway Class Carrier Summary
This is the Axis & Allies aircraft carrier sculpt from the Spring, 1941 game.
The Midway class aircraft carriers were the pinnacle of US carrier design during WW2. The Midway was the lead ship of 6 planned carriers, however 3 were cancelled due to the end of the conflict. US war planners concluded that larger carrier designs with larger aircraft capacity was more survivable in combat. However to achieve this capacity, an armored deck could not be included, which left the ship more vulnerable to damage and fire. After a study of the British designs which had armored decks, the decision was made to provide at some deck and superstructure armor. This end design resulted in a very large ship with a capacity to hold 130 aircraft, 30-40 more than the Essex class.
The Midway first entered service in September 1945 and would be refitted multiple times and remain in service until 1992.
The carrier game piece includes two small neodymium rare earth magnets glued onto the bottom to hold two aircraft. Never have your airwing fall off your carrier again!
"We are a team of Axis & Allies enthusiasts. In addition to the gaming experience, we value realism, visuals, and gaming atmosphere. The painted ships and aircraft are not just painted, but also accurately represent the real-life models. The Midway sits lower in the water and appears flatter on the surface. The magnets are superbly installed, practically undetectable, yet so strong that the aircraft hold instantly. When it comes to ships and aircraft based on realistic models for Axis & Allies, this is the best source I know of anywhere in the world."
Michael Burkhart - Sunday, July 20, 2025
