HMS Hermes 1941

HMS Hermes (95) Scale Models

HMS Hermes (95) Scale Models

Laid down in 1918, but not commissioned until February 1924, HMS Hermes was the first ship designed as an aircraft carrier, although the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Hōshō was the first to be launched and commissioned.

She was sunk 9 April 1942 by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Sri Lanka.

HMS Hermes (95) 1:700 Scale Model by Aoshima. Depicted in the camouflage she wore in the Indian Ocean in 1941.

Historical photos of HMS Hermes can be found here.

HMS Hermes 1941 1:700 Scale Model by Aoshima