USS Boxer (CV-21) MS Blue

USS Boxer (CV-21) MS Blue — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
 
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Boxer (CV-21) in the MS Blue configuration.
 
MS Blue represents the dark blue deck stain used on U.S. Navy carriers during World War II. Exposure to sunlight, salt water, weather, and heavy flight-deck use caused the stain to fade over time, producing lighter blue-grey tones.
 
Historical Information
The USS Boxer (CV-21) was an Essex-class fleet aircraft carrier operated by the United States Navy. She was one of 24 completed ships in the class from 32 ordered and was commissioned on April 16, 1945.
 
Boxer served in Pacific and Korea operations. Her major assignments included postwar Pacific operations and combat deployments during the Korean War.
 
Key Historical Details:
Commissioned: April 16, 1945
Class: Essex class
Number in Class: 24 completed from 32 ordered
Primary Theater: Pacific and Korea
Major Operations: postwar Pacific operations and combat deployments during the Korean War
Aircraft Complement: Approximately 90–100 aircraft in a typical World War II configuration, including Grumman F6F Hellcat fighters, Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers, and Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bombers. The exact air group varied by date and mission.
Final Disposition: Completed too late for World War II combat, Boxer later served in Korea and as an amphibious assault ship. She was decommissioned in 1969 and sold for scrapping in 1971.
 
Model Compatibility:
This deck decal is specifically sized to fit the applicable GHQ 1-2400 scale miniature.