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South Salem 1:500 WWII USS J. Fred Talbot Destroyer - ID Recognition Ship. Made in WWII to teach our military forces what friend and foe looked like at sea. Up for auction is a South Salem 1:500 WWII USS J. Fred Talbot Destroyer - ID Recognition Ship. Made in WWII to teach our military forces what friend and foe looked like at sea. These ships came in (2) different scales: 1/1200 (student scale) and 1/500 (teacher scale). The teacher scale ships are rare because of their size and only a few teachers compared to students. This model is in decent condition. The hull is wood and the other pieces are metal. The ships paint has a few small chips but still very nice. Most of the guns from midship to the rear are missing. Something is missing towards the rear of the ship but unsure what goes in the hole. The front antenna looks to be a replacement and not the original. The original board is in good condition. Great rare piece.