USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) MS Blue Deck
USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) MS Blue Deck — 1-2400 Scale Deck Decal
Historically accurate 1-2400 scale aircraft carrier deck decal representing USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) in the MS Blue Deck configuration.
Historical Information
Commissioning: USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56) was a Casablanca-class escort aircraft carrier built by Kaiser Shipbuilding Company at Vancouver, Washington, and commissioned on 7 August 1943.
Major Campaigns & Notable Operations: Entered combat during Operation Galvanic, supporting the November 1943 invasion of Makin in the Gilbert Islands.
Combat Service: On 24 November 1943, while operating southeast of Makin, she was torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-175. The resulting magazine explosion sank the carrier with the loss of 646 officers and men.
Ultimate Fate / Postwar Disposition: Lost in action on 24 November 1943; 272 survivors were rescued.
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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