The ends of the hangars were protected by 2-inch bulkheads and the armour of the hangar deck ranged from 1.5to 2.5 in thickness.

Fragments piercing the flight deck hit three planes on the hangar deck, starting fires.

It also blew a 25 ft hole in the upper hangar deck.

Firefighting parties promptly brought the blazes under control, including those of two fueled and burning torpedo planes in the hangar deck.

The hangar deck features a new layout and design including new interactive exhibits.