info on Charles de Gaulle

Two P'sOS (in my opinion), the Big E and the DeGaulle, sail side by side:

Here is a wikipedia link:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_de_Gaulle_(R_91)

Here's a review:

http://smmlonline.com/reviews/models/charlesdegaulle/charlesdegaulle.html

It would certainly appear to be, er, closely influenced by the Heller 1/400 kit, and possibly without the French firm's permission....

Cheers,

Chris.

Now, now subfixer, the Big E is an institution, and one not to be disparaged in any way!

Actually, I think it's an example of the Navy's never throwing anything away until it is long, long past its prime.