HMS Searcher (CVE) — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal

HMS Searcher (CVE) — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal

Detailed 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal representing HMS Searcher (CVE), designed for GHQ naval miniatures.

Historical Information

HMS Searcher (D40) was an American-built Ruler-class escort carrier commissioned into Royal Navy service on 7 April 1943. She served on Arctic and European operations, including Fleet Air Arm strikes against German naval targets in Norway, and took part in the May 1945 attack at Kilbotn in which U-711 was destroyed; she later sailed for the Far East as the war ended.

Key Historical Details:

• Commissioned: 7 April 1943

• Class: Attacker-class escort carrier

• Number in Class: 11

• Nickname: None commonly recorded

• Primary Theater: Arctic / Norwegian waters

• Major Operation: Fleet Air Arm strikes against German targets in Norway, including the 1945 Kilbotn raid

• Aircraft Complement: About 24 aircraft, depending mission

• Final Disposition: Returned to U.S. custody in 1945; later merchant service; scrapped in 1976

Model Compatibility

This 1-2400 scale deck decal is available in separate versions for GHQ pewter miniatures and Ghukek-designed 3D-printed miniatures. The two versions are not interchangeable. Please select the correct miniature type when ordering