USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) Faded MS Grey Deck
USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) Faded MS Grey Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) in the Faded MS Grey Deck configuration.
Historical Information
Commissioning: USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) was a Casablanca-class escort aircraft carrier built by Kaiser Shipbuilding Company at Vancouver, Washington, and commissioned on 28 December 1943.
Major Campaigns & Notable Operations: Supported the Marianas, the Palaus, and the Leyte invasion before joining Taffy 3 off Samar in October 1944.
Combat Service: During the Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944 she came under direct fire from Japanese battleships and cruisers. Repeated shell hits and flooding forced her loss after a determined defense by her aircraft and escorts.
Ultimate Fate / Postwar Disposition: Sunk by Japanese surface gunfire during the Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944.
The deck treatment represented by this decal reflects the faded grey-blue appearance of weathered wartime flight-deck stain.
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
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