CVE-107 Gilbert Islands MS Blue Deck nvw

CVE-107 Gilbert Islands MS Blue deck — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CVE-107 Gilbert Islands MS Blue deck decal is designed for 1-3000 NavWar miniatures. Sized to NavWar COMMENCEMENT BAY Code - N6211

Decal Information

This 1-3000 scale waterslide decal reproduces the deck markings for the CVE-107 Gilbert Islands during that period of time. Customers report that most decals fit Davco ship castings fairly well. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Historical Information

USS Gilbert Islands (CVE-107) was built by Todd-Pacific Shipyards at Tacoma, Washington, and commissioned on 5 February 1945. During the final months of World War II she operated in the western Pacific, launching strikes against Japanese targets and supporting the Australian landings at Balikpapan, Borneo, before helping cover fleet replenishment and occupation operations near Japan. She earned three battle stars for World War II service. Recommissioned during the Korean War era, she later became the communications relay ship USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) and served during the Vietnam War. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1969, struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1976, and sold for scrap in 1979.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: 5 February 1945 Class: Commencement Bay class Number in Class: 19 completed Aircraft Complement: Approximately 34 aircraft in the class design; operational air groups varied Final Disposition: The ship was finally decommissioned in 1969, struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1976, and sold for scrap in 1979.