USS Independence (CVL-22) Faded MS — 1-1800 Scale Flight Deck Decal

USS Independence (CVL-22) 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 Independence (CVL-22) Faded MS. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.

Historical Information

USS Independence (CVL-22) was the lead ship of a class of light carriers converted from Cleveland-class cruiser hulls. Commissioned in January 1943, she quickly joined Pacific operations and participated in raids on Marcus and Wake Islands, strikes against Rabaul, and the Gilbert Islands campaign. After surviving wartime torpedo damage and later World War II service, Independence became a target ship during Operation Crossroads.

Key Historical Details:

• Commissioned: 14 January 1943

• Class: Independence class

• Number in Class: 9

• Primary Theater: Pacific

• Major Operation: Marcus Island; Wake Island; Rabaul; Gilbert Islands campaign

• Aircraft Complement: Approximately 30–45 aircraft, depending on wartime air-group organization

• Final Disposition: Survived World War II and Operation Crossroads atomic tests; scuttled off California on 29 January 1951

• Unique Detail: Lead ship of a nine-carrier class converted from Cleveland-class light-cruiser hulls.

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.