High End, Investment Grade, Museum Quality. USS Hornet World War Two WW2 Battleship/Aircraft Carrier (Metal Hull Model).. Approx 15 Inches in Length. High Detail, Metal Hull Model Art atop a REAL MAHOGANY AND BRASS PEDESTAL DISPLAY STAND (included, Approx 17 inches in Length). Note to those searching for “Perfect”… Our Boxes are Not Perfect.. The USS Hornet, Commissioned on October 20, 1941, was one of first modern aircraft carriers designed by the United States Navy and played a significant role in World War II. Doolittle Raid: On April 18, 1942, the USS Hornet was the launch point for the Doolittle Raid, the first air raid on Tokyo and other Japanese cities by the United States. This raid was a morale booster for the U. And demonstrated that Japan was vulnerable to American air attacks. Battle of Midway: The Hornet participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942, one of the most crucial naval battles of the Pacific Theater. Victory in this battle marked a turning point in the war against Japan.