USS Barnes (CVE-20) MS Blue — 1-1800 Scale Flight Deck Decal

USS Barnes (CVE-20) MS Blue 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 Barnes (CVE-20) MS Blue. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Historical Information

USS Barnes (CVE-20) was a Bogue-class escort carrier commissioned in February 1943. Rather than serving mainly as a combat carrier, Barnes performed extensive aircraft transport duties, moving replacement aircraft and aviation personnel to bases across the Pacific. Her service was an important part of the logistical system supporting U.S. carrier aviation.

Key Historical Details:

• Commissioned: 20 February 1943

• Class: Bogue class

• Number in Class: 11 U.S. Navy ships in the Bogue class

• Primary Theater: Pacific

• Major Operation: Aircraft transport and ferry operations throughout the Pacific

• Aircraft Complement: Varied by transport mission; could carry large numbers of replacement aircraft

• Final Disposition: Decommissioned on 29 August 1946 and sold for scrapping in 1960

• Unique Detail: Served primarily as an aircraft transport, carrying replacement aircraft and aviation personnel to forward Pacific bases.

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.