USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) MS Blue Deck
USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) MS Blue Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) in the MS Blue Deck configuration.
Historical Information
Commissioning: USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) was a Casablanca-class escort aircraft carrier built by Kaiser Shipbuilding Company at Vancouver, Washington, and commissioned on 15 December 1943.
Major Campaigns & Notable Operations: Supported the Marianas and Philippines campaigns, including operations off Leyte with Taffy 3, and later the Lingayen Gulf landings.
Combat Service: She fought through the Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944 and later suffered kamikaze damage during the Lingayen operation in January 1945, returning to service after repairs.
Ultimate Fate / Postwar Disposition: Decommissioned in April 1946 and sold for scrap in November 1946.
The deck treatment represented by this decal reflects the dark MS Blue flight-deck stain used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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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