CVE-116 Badoeng Strait MS Blue Deck nvw

CVE-116 Badoeng Strait MS Blue deck — 1-3000 Scale Deck Decal

This CVE-116 Badoeng Strait 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-116 Badoeng Strait 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 Badoeng Strait (CVE-116) was built by Todd-Pacific Shipyards at Tacoma, Washington, completed at Portland, Oregon, and commissioned on 14 November 1945, after World War II had ended. Her major combat service came during the Korean War, when Marine Corsairs operating from her deck supported the Pusan perimeter, the Inchon landings, the advance on Seoul, operations around Wonsan and the Chosin Reservoir, and the evacuation of Hungnam. She earned six battle stars for Korean War service and later supported Operation Redwing nuclear tests and the development of helicopter assault tactics. Badoeng Strait was decommissioned on 17 May 1957, reclassified AKV-16, struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1970, and sold for scrap in 1972.

Key Historical Details

Commissioned: 14 November 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: Badoeng Strait was decommissioned on 17 May 1957, reclassified AKV-16, struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1970, and sold for scrap in 1972.