USS Randolph (CV-15) Faded MS — 1-1800 Scale Flight Deck Decal
USS Randolph (CV-15) Faded MS 1-1800 Scale Flight Deck Decal This 1-1800 scale flight deck decal is designed for WWII United States Navy miniature warship collections and naval wargaming.
Detailed 1-1800 scale waterslide deck decal representing USS Randolph (CV-15) Faded MS. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.
Historical Information
USS Randolph (CV-15) was commissioned late in 1944 and reached the Pacific in time for the final campaigns against Japan. She supported Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and strikes on the Japanese home islands. A kamikaze struck Randolph while she was anchored at Ulithi in March 1945, but rapid repairs returned her to the fast-carrier force.
Key Historical Details:
- Commissioned: 9 October 1944
- Class: Essex class
- Number in Class: 24 completed
- Primary Theater: Pacific
- Major Operation: Iwo Jima; Okinawa; strikes against the Japanese home islands
- Aircraft Complement: Typically about 90–100 aircraft during World War II, varying by air group and date
- Final Disposition: Survived World War II and later service; decommissioned in 1969 and sold for scrapping in 1975
- Unique Detail: Damaged by a long-range Japanese kamikaze attack while anchored at Ulithi on 11 March 1945, then repaired and returned to combat.
Model Compatibility
This decal is specifically sized for Ghukek miniature 3D-printed ships.
Miniatures from different manufacturers may vary in flight-deck dimensions, elevator placement, weapons positions, island location, and other structural details, so decals are not automatically interchangeable between manufacturers.





